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 John Vincent Rohu, Coastguard.
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| Tony |
Posted on 15/01/2010 16:25
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I am interested in finding out more of the Coastguard Service life of John Vincent Rohu who was first posted to Salcombe and Stonehouse in Devon. Later on he was stationed at Burtonport and Elly Bay in Ireland. Any information will be welcome. Tony Daly |
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| crimea1854 |
Posted on 15/01/2010 23:04
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Tony I'm most probably stating the obvious here, but there is a photograph of Rohu in the Gallery section of the site. Checking the Establishment Books I have put together the following for his career up to the 1860's, from then it gets more tricky. Nominated from HMS Fly on 30 Dec 1837, with a first posting to Salcombe. 28 March 1839 to Bourne Bottom 21 Oct 1841 to Rutland - Ireland 24 Dec 1847 to Melroy 6 Sept 1848 Promoted to Commissioned Btn removed to Innisbofin 13 Sept 1856 Promoted to Chief Btn removed to Ely Bay 25 Aug 1858 to Keel 10 May 1859 to Achill Beg 25 April 1860 to Malahide During the Crimean War he served in both the Baltic and Crimea - see Photo Gallery for details. According to Ajax's Establishment Book, Rohu was born in Millbrook, Devon on 27th July 1815. Hope this is ok. Martin |
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| Tony |
Posted on 15/01/2010 23:55
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Many Thanks Martin for your, as always, valuable input. I know it will be much apprecited. Tony |
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| crimea1854 |
Posted on 19/02/2010 09:18
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For those interested in John Vincent Rohu’s experiences during his time in the Royal Navy during the Crimea War, Roy Rohu has kindly submitted an article in the form of a transcription of a diary kept by JVR while on HMS Royal Albert and HMS Agamemnon. This can be read in the Articles: Life & Times section of the site, and provides a fascinating insight into the day to day life of an ordinary seaman. Martin |
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