David Clifford Jones

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David Clifford Jones
Born November 6th. 1896.
Newquay, Cardiganshire.
Died September 26th. 1928
Cause of death Killed by pirates, refer Anking I
Nationality British.
Citizenship British.
Employer China Navigation Co.
Joined CNCo service December 1st. 1923.
Left CNCo service September 26th. 1928.

Biography

Joined C.N.Co on Agreement in London, arriving on the P.& O. ship "Khiva" on December 1st. 1923, with his Ist. Mate's Certificate of Competency No. SS 0015140 issued in Newquay on May 12th 1923.

Appointed as 2/M on the Chinkiang, Kueichow, Tungchow II / Hsin Peking II, Kueichow, and Nanning II.

September 21st. 1925.. On leave in Hong Kong, obtaining his Master's Certificate of Competency.

October 3rd. 1925. Appointed 2/M on the Kalgan, for 4 weeks, then as 1/M on Taming, Chinhua, Kwangtung I, joining the Anking I on June 13. 1928.

September 26th. 1928.. Killed during the attack on the Anking I by pirates.

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