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Son of James and Naomi (Peddle) Drover Birthplace: Torbay Birth Date: October 24, 1895 Enlistment Date: January 4, 1917 Demobilization: July 2, 1919 |
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Newfoundland Royal Naval Reserve Engagements (Application)
Where Once they Sailed article – HMS Devonshire serves as home for sailor’s naval career
Reprinted with permission from the book Hodge’s Cove by Eric Stringer, 2011
Name: LANGDON, James
Service #: 3015X
Branch of Service: Newfoundland Navy
Marital Status when enlisted: Single
Duration of Service: 1914-18
Medals awarded: known to be 3
Other noteworthy information: Born James T. Langdon. Born in St. John’s. 9 years old when he came to Hodge’s Cove. Adopted by Mr. James Drover. He worked in the lumberwoods. He was on HMS Briton.
(as provided by daughter Myra Smith