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We remember Lawrence Offord Ware
We remember Lawrence Offord Ware
Timeline
Timeline
1885
1887
sibling
Bertram K Ware
Source:7650328
1887
1890
sibling
Catherine G Ware
Source:7650327
1890
1891
dates
Age 5
Source:7650327
1891
1891
location
Gorse Lane, Swansea, Glamorganshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7650327
1891
1901
dates
Age 15
Source:7650328
31st March 1901
1901
employment
Motor Car Fitter
United Kingdom
Source:7650328
31st March 1901
1901
location
Radford Street, Coventry
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7650328
31st March 1901
1912
service
British Army
Territorial Force
Source:6208184
1912 - 1914
1914
enlistment
UK
United Kingdom
Source:6208184
8th September 1914
1915
service
Royal Navy
Leading Seaman
Z/73
Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve
Nelson Battalion, Royal Naval Division
Source:6208184
25th January 1915 - 3rd May 1915
1915
dates
Age 29
Source:7650318
3rd May 1915
1915
theatres
Gallipoli :2b
Source:7650302
3rd May 1915
1915
missing
Service record indicates that a Court of Enquiry was held, however the date is unclear
Source:6208184
27th May 1915 - 24th September 1915
location
2, Elm Street, Whiteinch, Glasgow
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:6208184
1915
death
Killed in Action
Killed or died as a direct result of enemy action
Dardanelles
Turkey
Source:6208184
Source:7650315
Source:7650318
3rd May 1915
burial
Turkey
Source:7650302
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Lawrence Offord |
| Initials | LO |
| Last Name | Ware |
| Source | 6208184 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2, Elm Street, Whiteinch, Glasgow | United Kingdom | their own address | ||
| Gorse Lane, Swansea, Glamorganshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1891 | |
| Radford Street, Coventry | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | Territorial Force | ||||
| Royal Navy | Z/73 | Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve | Nelson Battalion, Royal Naval Division | Leading Seaman |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| John H Ware | father | ||
| Jessie E | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Catherine G Ware | sister | 1890 | |
| Bertram K Ware | brother | 1887 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brown | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915 | 5'10" |
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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 | Ann39898 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Ann39898 | |
| RNVR Other Ranks - Medal Rolls 1914-1920 Transcription | Ann39898 | |
| WW1 Naval Casualties Transcription | Ann39898 | |
| Deaths at sea, 1781-1968 Transcription | Ann39898 | |
| Medal Index Cards Transcription | Ann39898 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Ann39898 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Ann39898 |
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