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| − | Born in Aberlour, Banffshire, on 21 December, 1880, Munro joined the [[Royal Navy]] as a Boy, Second Class, aboard the training ship [[H.M.S. Caledonia (Training Ship)|''Caledonia'']] | + | Born in Aberlour, Banffshire, on 21 December, 1880, Munro joined the [[Royal Navy]] as a Boy, Second Class, aboard the training ship [[H.M.S. Caledonia (Training Ship)|''Caledonia'']] in the Firth of Forth on 23 July, 1897. He had previously been a gardener. He became a Boy, First Class, on 10 March, 1898. From 7 May to 17 June he was appointed to ''Minotaur'', then back to ''Caledonia'', and to ''Agincourt'' on 28 September. Upon reaching the age of 18 on 21 December he signed on for a 12 year period of Continuous Service and was rated Ordinary Seaman the same day. His service record notes that he had dark brown hair, light blue eyes, a dark complexion and a slight scar over his left eye.<ref name=ServiceRecord>Munro Service Record. {{TNA|ADM 188/334/194310.|D6703163}}</ref> |
| − | We document him here, primarily, as we have been entrusted with a personal logbook he maintained while aboard the {{UK-1Odin|f=t}} on her first commission on the [[Cape of Good Hope and West Africa Station]], 1903-1904. He was appointed to the ship on 16 January, 1903 until 9 November 1904. | + | We document him here, primarily, as we have been entrusted with a personal logbook he maintained while aboard the {{UK-1Odin|f=t}} on her first commission on the [[Cape of Good Hope and West Africa Station]], 1903-1904. He was appointed to the ship on 16 January, 1903 until 9 November 1904. |
| − | A Chatham rating, on 3 January, 1899, Munro was appointed to ''Pembroke I'' at Chatham. On 17 January he joined the new cruiser [[H.M.S. Pactolus (1896)|''Pactolus'']]. On 1 September, 1900, he was rated {{AbleRN}} and a Trained Man in gunnery. On 4 July, 1901, he began a long stint at Chatham Barracks, being appointed to ''Pembroke'', then to ''Pembroke III'' on 30 August, ''Pembroke I'' on 10 January, 1902, and ''Wildfire'' on 12 February. He became a Qualified Gunner on 7 May, and | + | A Chatham rating, on 3 January, 1899, Munro was appointed to ''Pembroke I'' at Chatham. On 17 January he joined the new cruiser [[H.M.S. Pactolus (1896)|''Pactolus'']]. On 1 September, 1900, he was rated {{AbleRN}} and a Trained Man in gunnery. On 4 July, 1901, he began a long stint at Chatham Barracks, being appointed to ''Pembroke'', then to ''Pembroke III'' on 30 August, ''Pembroke I'' on 10 January, 1902, and ''Wildfire'', the establishment at nearby Sheerness, on 12 February. He became a Qualified Gunner on 7 May, and a Seaman Gunner on 31 July, then back on the books of ''Pembroke I'' on 7 August. He was appointed to the old battleship [[H.M.S. Anson (1886)|''Anson'']] on 1 September.<ref name=ServiceRecord/> |
| − | From 13-15 January, 1903, he was again appointed to ''Pembroke I'' before joining the new sloop [[H.M.S. Odin (1901)|''Odin'']] on 16 January. The following day the ship left Sheerness under the command of Commander [[Henry Langley Dickson Pearce|Henry L. D. Pearce]] for the [[Cape of Good Hope Station|Cape of Good Hope and West Africa Station]].<ref>"Naval & Military Intelligence" (Official Appointments and Notices). | + | From 13-15 January, 1903, he was again appointed to ''Pembroke I'' before joining the new sloop [[H.M.S. Odin (1901)|''Odin'']] on 16 January. The following day the ship left Sheerness under the command of Commander [[Henry Langley Dickson Pearce|Henry L. D. Pearce]] for the [[Cape of Good Hope Station|Cape of Good Hope and West Africa Station]].<ref>"Naval & Military Intelligence" (Official Appointments and Notices). ''The Times''. Monday, 19 January, 1903. Issue '''36981''', col D, p. 11.</ref> From 25 September, 1904, to 9 October he held the rate of Acting Second Captain of Gun before reverting to Seaman Gunner on 10 October. On 10 November, 1904, he was borne on the books of the ''Simoom'', late depôt ship at Simon's Town, which was homeward bound.<ref>"Naval & Military Intelligence" (Official Appointments and Notices). ''The Times''. Wednesday, 7 December, 1904. Issue '''37571''', col C, p. 7.</ref> Borne on the books of ''Pembroke'' from 15 February to 14 March, 1905, presumably on leave, and then ''Wildfire'' from 15 March, on 24 August he was appointed to the armoured cruiser [[H.M.S. Kent (1901)|''Kent'']], which completed at Chatham on 2 January, 1906, for service on the [[China Station]].<ref>''The Navy List, for January, 1907, Corrected to the 18th December, 1906''. p. 336.</ref> |
| − | + | On 8 April, 1908, Munro was appointed to the {{UK-Natal|f=t}} in the [[Fifth Cruiser Squadron (Royal Navy)|Fifth Cruiser Squadron]] of the [[Home Fleet (Royal Navy)|Home Fleet]]. He was "Not recommended for re-engt" (re-engagement) when his 12 years Continuous Service expired, despite ultimately being given two "V.G." entries for character. Accordingly he was discharged to shore on his 30th birthday and his time in the Navy was over.<ref name=ServiceRecord/> He does not appear to have been enrolled in the [[Royal Fleet Reserve]]. | |
| − | On 8 April, 1908, Munro was appointed to the {{UK-Natal|f=t}}. He was "Not recommended for re-engt" (re-engagement) when his 12 years Continuous Service expired, despite ultimately being given two "V.G." entries for character. Accordingly he was discharged to shore on his 30th birthday and his time in the Navy was over.<ref | + | |
Munro died aged 67 on 16 March, 1948.<ref>Personal communication from grandchild of Munro.</ref> | Munro died aged 67 on 16 March, 1948.<ref>Personal communication from grandchild of Munro.</ref> | ||
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Latest revision as of 02:57, 25 April 2024
Able Seaman John Stuart Munro, R.N., (21 December, 1880 – 16 March, 1948) was a sailor in the Royal Navy. He should not be confused with another man, a shipwright, of the same name, born in London on 8 February, 1870.
Life & Career
Born in Aberlour, Banffshire, on 21 December, 1880, Munro joined the Royal Navy as a Boy, Second Class, aboard the training ship Caledonia in the Firth of Forth on 23 July, 1897. He had previously been a gardener. He became a Boy, First Class, on 10 March, 1898. From 7 May to 17 June he was appointed to Minotaur, then back to Caledonia, and to Agincourt on 28 September. Upon reaching the age of 18 on 21 December he signed on for a 12 year period of Continuous Service and was rated Ordinary Seaman the same day. His service record notes that he had dark brown hair, light blue eyes, a dark complexion and a slight scar over his left eye.[1]
We document him here, primarily, as we have been entrusted with a personal logbook he maintained while aboard the sloop Odin on her first commission on the Cape of Good Hope and West Africa Station, 1903-1904. He was appointed to the ship on 16 January, 1903 until 9 November 1904.
A Chatham rating, on 3 January, 1899, Munro was appointed to Pembroke I at Chatham. On 17 January he joined the new cruiser Pactolus. On 1 September, 1900, he was rated Able Seaman and a Trained Man in gunnery. On 4 July, 1901, he began a long stint at Chatham Barracks, being appointed to Pembroke, then to Pembroke III on 30 August, Pembroke I on 10 January, 1902, and Wildfire, the establishment at nearby Sheerness, on 12 February. He became a Qualified Gunner on 7 May, and a Seaman Gunner on 31 July, then back on the books of Pembroke I on 7 August. He was appointed to the old battleship Anson on 1 September.[1]
From 13-15 January, 1903, he was again appointed to Pembroke I before joining the new sloop Odin on 16 January. The following day the ship left Sheerness under the command of Commander Henry L. D. Pearce for the Cape of Good Hope and West Africa Station.[2] From 25 September, 1904, to 9 October he held the rate of Acting Second Captain of Gun before reverting to Seaman Gunner on 10 October. On 10 November, 1904, he was borne on the books of the Simoom, late depôt ship at Simon's Town, which was homeward bound.[3] Borne on the books of Pembroke from 15 February to 14 March, 1905, presumably on leave, and then Wildfire from 15 March, on 24 August he was appointed to the armoured cruiser Kent, which completed at Chatham on 2 January, 1906, for service on the China Station.[4]
On 8 April, 1908, Munro was appointed to the armoured cruiser Natal in the Fifth Cruiser Squadron of the Home Fleet. He was "Not recommended for re-engt" (re-engagement) when his 12 years Continuous Service expired, despite ultimately being given two "V.G." entries for character. Accordingly he was discharged to shore on his 30th birthday and his time in the Navy was over.[1] He does not appear to have been enrolled in the Royal Fleet Reserve.
Munro died aged 67 on 16 March, 1948.[5]
Service Record
- The National Archives. ADM 188/334/194310.
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Munro Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 188/334/194310.
- ↑ "Naval & Military Intelligence" (Official Appointments and Notices). The Times. Monday, 19 January, 1903. Issue 36981, col D, p. 11.
- ↑ "Naval & Military Intelligence" (Official Appointments and Notices). The Times. Wednesday, 7 December, 1904. Issue 37571, col C, p. 7.
- ↑ The Navy List, for January, 1907, Corrected to the 18th December, 1906. p. 336.
- ↑ Personal communication from grandchild of Munro.
Bibliography
- The Navy List, for January, 1907, Corrected to the 18th December, 1906. London: Printed for His Majesty's Stationary Office.
