John William FURBY

John William FURBY. Ordinary Seaman J/50936 Royal Navy died aged 21. Born 12 March 1895 at Dalston, London to John William and Louisa Maria Furby, nee Songhurst of 47, Baxter Road , Essex Road , Islington, London. He enlisted 24 February 1916 on HMS Pembroke I, occupation prior to enlistment plumbers mate. In 1911 he was living with his parents and siblings at the above address and was a plumbers labourer. Commemorated on the Chatham Naval Memorial, Kent