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We remember William Robert Nurton
We remember William Robert Nurton
Timeline
Timeline
1889
sibling
Frances Maud Nurton
Source:9046008
1889
1890
1898
sibling
John Joseph Nurton
Source:9046008
1898
1901
dates
Age 10
Source:9046005
31st March 1901
1901
location
27 Caroline Place, East Stonehouse, Plymouth, Devon
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9046005
31st March 1901
1911
dates
Age 21
Source:9046008
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
Engineer
His father who was in the Motor and Cycle trade
Blackheath, London
United Kingdom
Source:9046008
2nd April 1911
1911
location
29-31 Montpelier Vale, Blackheath, London
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9046008
2nd April 1911
1914
dates
Age 24
Source:9046723
November 1914
1914
service
Other Empire Force
Fourth Engineer
Merchant Navy - Royal Mail Steam Packet Company
S.S. Polrosa (formerly the German Merchantman S.S. Renata Amsinck)
Source:9046723
November 1914 - 12th August 1915
1914
theatres
Cameroon :5c
Source:9046723
November 1914
1916
commission
Unknown
Source:9046016
31st January 1916
1916
dates
Age 25
Source:9046016
31st January 1916
1916
service
British Army
Temporary Second Lieutenant
Royal Engineers
Source:9046016
31st January 1916 - 7th July 1916
1916
service
British Army
Acting Lieutenant
Royal Engineers
Source:9046023
8th July 1916 - 6th April 1919
1919
theatres
Mesopotamia :6b
Source:3293499
14th March 1919
1919
service
British Army
Acting Captain
Royal Engineers
Source:9046025
7th April 1919 - 27th July 1919
1919
dates
Age 29
Source:9046034
27th July 1919
1921
location
29 Montpelier Vale, Blackheath, London
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:3293499
1921
1922
location
Flat 3, 68 Lee Road, Blackheath, London
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:3293499
1922
1939
dates
Age 49
Source:9046860
September 1939
1939
location
The London Borough of Lewisham
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9046860
September 1939
1986
dates
Age 96
Source:9046861
June 1986
1986
death
Not War Related
William Robert Nurton died over 60 years after the ending of the Great War. He was 96.
Lewisham Registration District, London
United Kingdom
Source:9046861
1986
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William Robert |
| Initials | WR |
| Last Name | Nurton |
| Source | 9045978 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Caroline Place, East Stonehouse, Plymouth, Devon | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| 29 Montpelier Vale, Blackheath, London | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1921 | |
| 29-31 Montpelier Vale, Blackheath, London | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| Flat 3, 68 Lee Road, Blackheath, London | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1922 | |
| The London Borough of Lewisham | United Kingdom | their own address | known September 1939 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Empire Force | Merchant Navy - Royal Mail Steam Packet Company | S.S. Polrosa (formerly the German Merchantman S.S. Renata Amsinck) | Fourth Engineer | ||
| British Army | Royal Engineers | Temporary Second Lieutenant | |||
| British Army | Royal Engineers | Acting Lieutenant | |||
| British Army | Royal Engineers | Acting Captain |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frances Sarah Nurton nee Sharpe | mother | ||
| William Henry Nurton | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frances Maud Nurton | sister | 1889 | |
| John Joseph Nurton | brother | 1898 |
Media
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Medal Card W R Nurton Royal Engineers (FRONT side)Medal Card William Robert Nurton Royal Engineers (FRONT side)
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Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Birth Recorded Stoke Damerel Registration District, Devon | Keith22624 | |
| London Gazette Supplement 7 Feb 1916 Page 1470 - Appointed Temp 2nd Lieutenant | Keith22624 | |
| London Gazette Supplement 20 Jul 1916 Page 7200 - Promoted Temp Lieutenant | Keith22624 | |
| London Gazette Supplement 10 Jun 1919 Page 7491 - Appointed Acting Captain | Keith22624 | |
| London Gazette Supplement 23 Sep 1919 Page 11860 - Ceases to be Acting Captain | Keith22624 | |
| The Ships List website Entry on the 'Renata Amsinck' | Keith22624 | |
| Report on the wreck of the S.S. 'Polrosa' formerly the German steamer 'Renata Amsinck' | Keith22624 | |
| National Archives Crew List Renata Amswick Dated 1915 Including W R Nurton | Keith22624 | |
| Wikipedia Entry on Prize in admiralty law | Keith22624 | |
| Wikipedia Entry on Monmouth-class armoured cruisers HMS Cumberland | Keith22624 | |
| 1939 National Registration Act Records | Keith22624 | |
| Death Recorded Lewisham Registration District, London | Keith22624 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Card W R Nurton Royal Engineers (FRONT side) | Keith22624 | |
| A Royal Engineers Cap Badge | Keith22624 |
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