John Nixon Graves

History while in the forces

Sep 1914: joined the Navy as Writer
Mar 1915: transferred to Marine Artillery
Jul 1915: went overseas to Salonica where he contracted fever and was sent home
Aug 1916: was discharged invalided from Haslar Naval Hospital, Gosport
Surname
Graves
Forename
John Nixon
Service number
2159(S)
Rating or rank
Bombardier
Regiment or Other Unit
Royal Marine Artillery (Navy)
Branch
Richmond, Yorkshire
Date of Birth
23 Jul 1888
Date of birth
1888
Date of Entering Bank's Service
19 Feb 1907
Date of Joining HM Forces
Sep 1914