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We remember William Ace
We remember William Ace
Timeline
Timeline
1896
birth
Source:6195336
26th October 1896
1915
location
89 Norfolk Street, Mount Pleasant, Swansea
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6195336
21st October 1915
1916
service
Royal Navy
Signalman
Wales Z/2577
Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve - HMS Centurion
Source:8676197
14th April 1916 - 14th October 1917
service
Royal Navy
Z/2577
Royal Naval Division
Source:6195336
1974
death
United Kingdom
Source:8676684
1974
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William |
| Initials | W |
| Last Name | Ace |
| Source | 6195336 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 89 Norfolk Street, Mount Pleasant, Swansea | United Kingdom | parents address | known 21st October 1915 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | Z/2577 | Royal Naval Division | |||
| Royal Navy | Wales Z/2577 | Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve - HMS Centurion | Signalman |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
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Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Naval Division Service Records 1914-1920 | ||
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Keith1947 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Keith1947 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| RNVR Other Ranks - Medal Rolls 1914-1920 Transcription | Keith1947 | |
| RNVR Records of Service, First World War via FMP | Keith1947 |
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