Brownridge,+Arthur


 * Able Seaman Arthur Brownridge** of HMS Queen Mary. Service number J/7135 (Portsmouth).

One of our 'Jutland 100' - Keighley's Men

1893: Birth on 1st July, registered in Keighley. Parents Hartley and Sarah Brownridge. Father's occupation: General labourer. 1901: Census, aged 7 years, living at 26, Chancellor Street, Leeds, with parents, four sisters and one brother. 1910: Civilian occupation: Turner. 2nd February, first service date for Royal Navy. HMS Ganges, from 14th September to 9th October. Height: 5'3". Chest: 34, 1/2".Hair: Brown. Eyes: Grey. Complexion: Fresh. HMS Donegal until January 1911. 1911: Census, aged 17 years, living at 18, Howden Grove, Leeds, with parents, five sisters and two brothers. Occupation: in the Royal Navy (at home on leave). His service with the Navy began on his 18th birthday 1st July. He was engaged for a 12 year career. To HMS Cochrane on 13th April. 1912: With HMS Cochrane until 8th April. Character: Very good. Became Able Seaman during this time. 1913: With HMS Excellent until 3rd September 1913. Posted to HMS Queen Mary on 4th September until 31st May 1916. 1916: Aged 22 years, killed in action when HMS Queen Mary was sunk in the Battle of Jutland.

Parents address after the war: 5, Harold Mount, Leeds. Named on Portsmouth Naval Memorial, Panel 12.