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We remember William Barrington
We remember William Barrington
Timeline
Timeline
1892
birth
Source:6200171
2nd October 1892
1915
service
Royal Navy
Ordinary Seaman
Mersey Z/721
Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve
Source:8925521
4th November 1915 - 3rd February 1916
1915
location
RN Depot (Reservists), Crystal Palace, Sydenham, Kent
United Kingdom
military residence address
Source:8925521
4th November 1915
1916
service
Royal Navy
Able Seaman
Z/721
RNVR Mersey - HMS Malaya
Source:8708538
7th February 1916 - 28th July 1919
location
9 Franchise Street, Ardwick, Manchester
United Kingdom
Source:8925521
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William |
| Initials | W |
| Last Name | Barrington |
| Source | 6200171 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Franchise Street, Ardwick, Manchester | United Kingdom | |||
| RN Depot (Reservists), Crystal Palace, Sydenham, Kent | United Kingdom | military residence address | 4th November 1915 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | Mersey Z/721 | Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve | Ordinary Seaman | ||
| Royal Navy | Z/721 | RNVR Mersey - HMS Malaya | Able Seaman |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Media
Communities
Communities
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HMS Malaya at the Battle of JutlandMore about HMS Malaya at the Battle of Jutland
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Naval Division Service Records 1914-1920 | ||
| British Royal Navy & Royal Marines, Battle of Jutland 1916 servicemen Transcription | Gerry59140 | |
| RNVR Other Ranks - Medal Rolls 1914-1920 Transcription | Keith1947 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| HMS Malaya | Gerry59140 |
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