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John Hurren was born in Bethnal Green, London, in May 1881. He joined the Royal Navy as a Boy 2nd Class in January 1898, and advanced to Able Seaman in July 1901. His service included with H.M.S. Endymion from June 1899 to October 1902. Hurren joined the Royal Fleet Reserve in February 1907 and re-engaged for service in October 1911. He served through the Great War with H.M.S. Venus and H.M.S. Victory.
