Group    From 1903  To 1958

Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve

Categories: Armed Forces

Established in 1903 it continued until 1958 when all British naval reserve forces were amalgamated and the Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve (RNVR) was absorbed into the much larger Royal Naval Reserve (RNR).

The Wikipedia page for the Royal Naval Reserve gives an overview of the RNVR.

Credit for this entry to: Andrew Behan.

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This section lists the memorials where the subject on this page is commemorated:
Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve

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HMS Crystal Palace

This trophy was originally placed on the old quarter-deck (presumably constru...

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Robert Hill Hanna, VC

Robert Hill Hanna, VC

Awarded the VC for his heroism on 21 August 1917, age 30, while serving in the 29th Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force. "He coolly led his men against a strong point, displaying courage and pe...

Person, Armed Forces

War served, WW1
1 memorial
SHAEF, Supreme Headquarters of the Allied Expeditionary Forces, WW2

SHAEF, Supreme Headquarters of the Allied Expeditionary Forces, WW2

Much of the planning for D-Day was carried out at Norfolk House. Eisenhower arrived there in January 1944 to take on the role of Supreme Allied Commander.  c.April 1944 SHAEF moved out to Camp Grif...

Group, Armed Forces

5 memorials
Second Lieutenant George Henry Weinel

Second Lieutenant George Henry Weinel

George Henry Weinel was born on 24 December 1884, the youngest of the nine children of Philip Jacob Weinel (1843-1902) and Ellen Weinel née Shepperdson (1842-1908). His birth was registered in the ...

Person, Armed Forces, France

War dead, WW1
1 memorial
J. P. Fisher

J. P. Fisher

Co-partner or employee of the South Suburban Gas Company. Served but did not die in WW1.

Person, Armed Forces

War served, WW1
1 memorial
W. Taylor

W. Taylor

J. Lyons & Co. Ltd. staff member who died in WW1.

Person, Armed Forces

War dead, WW1
1 memorial