Throup,+Henry


 * Able Seaman Henry Throup** of HMS Indefatigable. No. J20018. (Devonport).

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



1895: Birth on 10th August, registered in Keighley in the third quarter. 1911: Census. Aged 15 years, living at 99, Nashville Terrace (near Fell Lane), Keighley, with parents John William and Annie Throup, two sisters and one brother. Father's occupation: Iron turner (machine tools). Henry's occupation: Taker-off in Spinning (worsted). 1912: 12th September. Age 17 years, joined the Royal Navy. Height: 5' 3, 1/2". Chest: 32, 1/2" Hair: Brown. Eyes: Brown. Complexion: Fresh. Served on HMS Vivid I as a Boy, 2nd Class from 12th September until 11th December. Boy 1st Class until 17th March 1913. 1913: Served on HMS Queen until 30th July. Character: Very good. Ability: Satisfactory. 10th August. Age 18 years, period of engagement commenced. Height 5' 5". Chest 33". Posted through HMS Vivid I until 16th August. Posted to HMS Bellerophon until 7th January 1915 when he became Able Seaman. Character: Very good. Character: Satisfactory. 1915: Became Seaman Gunner on 15th January 1915. Posted through HMS Vivid I until 26th July when he joined HMS Indefatigable. 1916: Rank: Able Seaman. Age 20 years. 31st May, Killed or died as a direct result of enemy action on HMS Indefatigable at the Battle of Jutland. Body not recovered for burial. Father: John William Throup, 10, Shaftesbury Avenue, Windhill, Shipley. War Gratuity was paid. After the war John William and Annie Throup were living at 17, Firth St., Windhill, Shipley, Yorkshire.

Royal Navy record: Civilian occupation: Iron planer.

He is listed in 'Keighley's Gallant Sons' list of those who volunteered in the early part of the Great War. He is remembered on the Great War Keighley Roll of Honour Book in Keighley Library He is remembered on the Lund Park Wesleyan Chapel WW1 memorial which is in storage with Cliffe castle Museum.