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We remember Burleigh St Muir Hannam
We remember Burleigh St Muir Hannam
Timeline
Timeline
1897
birth
Montserrat
Source:6201352
Source:8630964
19th January 1897
1911
dates
Age 12
Source:8630964
1911
1911
education
Christ's School
West Horsham, Sussex
United Kingdom
Source:8630964
1911
1911
employment
Scholar
United Kingdom
Source:8630964
1911
1911
location
Christ's School, West Horsham, Sussex
United Kingdom
school/college address
Source:8630964
1911
1914
service
Royal Navy
Ordinary Seaman
London Z/1166
Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve
Source:8630958
30th December 1914 - 23rd April 1915
1914
location
RN Depot (Reservists), Crystal Palace, Sydenham, Kent
United Kingdom
military residence address
Source:6201352
30th December 1914
1915
service
Royal Navy
Able Seaman
Z/1166
Royal Naval Division
Hawke Battalion
Source:9034175
9th March 1915 - 13th November 1916
1916
dates
Age 19
Source:8630955
13th November 1916
1916
death
Killed in Action
The Somme
France
Source:8630955
Source:8630959
13th November 1916
burial
Somme
France
Source:8630955
sibling
Maurice Rudolph
Source:8630955
location
85, Rushmore Road, Lower Clapton
United Kingdom
Source:6201352
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Burleigh St Muir |
| Initials | BSM |
| Last Name | Hannam |
| Source | 6201352 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 85, Rushmore Road, Lower Clapton | United Kingdom | |||
| Christ's School, West Horsham, Sussex | United Kingdom | school/college address | known 1911 | |
| RN Depot (Reservists), Crystal Palace, Sydenham, Kent | United Kingdom | military residence address | 30th December 1914 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | London Z/1166 | Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve | Ordinary Seaman | ||
| Royal Navy | Z/1166 | Royal Naval Division | Hawke Battalion | Able Seaman |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laura Gertrude | mother | ||
| Richard Hannam | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maurice Rudolph | brother |
Media
Media
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A people of excellence, moulded by nature, nurtureMontserrat flag and motto
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Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France 1Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France where Burleigh Hannam is honoured and remembered.Contributed by:
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Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France 2Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France where Burleigh Hannam is honoured and remembered.Contributed by:
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Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France 4Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France where Burleigh Hannam is honoured and remembered.Contributed by:
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Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France 3Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France where Burleigh Hannam is honoured and remembered.Contributed by:
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Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France 5Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France where Burleigh Hannam is honoured and remembered.Contributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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Christ's Hospital (Bluecoat School) - Roll of HonourMore about Christ's Hospital (Bluecoat School) - Roll of Honour
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The Hannam brothers from the West IndiesMore about The Hannam brothers from the West Indies
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Naval Division Service Records 1914-1920 | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Keith1947 | |
| RNVR Other Ranks - Medal Rolls 1914-1920 Transcription | Keith1947 | |
| WW1 Naval Casualties Transcription | Keith1947 | |
| Deaths at sea, 1781-1968 Transcription | Keith1947 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Keith1947 | |
| Royal Naval Division 1914-1918 Transcription | Keith1947 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| CWGC Site - Maurice Hannam | Vincent96527 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| A people of excellence, moulded by nature, nurture | Deborah102878 | |
| Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France 1 | Vincent96527 | |
| Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France 2 | Vincent96527 | |
| Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France 4 | Vincent96527 | |
| Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France 3 | Vincent96527 | |
| Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France 5 | Vincent96527 |
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