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We remember William Edwin Ching
We remember William Edwin Ching
Timeline
Timeline
1899
1901
location
Kimberley Gardens, Tottenham, London
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8916853
31st March 1901
1914
service
Royal Navy
Private
CH/18802
Royal Marine Light Infantry: Chatham Division
Source:8910875
25th August 1914 - 18th February 1915
1915
service
Royal Navy
Ordinary Seaman
London Z/2350
Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve
Source:8910862
21st June 1915 - 20th September 1915
1915
location
RN Depot (Reservists), Crystal Palace, Sydenham, Kent
United Kingdom
military residence address
Source:8910862
21st June 1915
1915
service
Royal Navy
Able Seaman
Z/2350
RNVR London - HMS Superb
Source:8910861
30th September 1915 - 28th February 1918
1918
service
Royal Navy
Able Seaman
Z/2350
RNVR London - HMS Hindustan
Source:8910861
1st March 1918 - 22nd April 1918
1918
service
Royal Navy
Able Seaman
Z/2350
RNVR London - HMS Vindictive - Seaman Storming Party
Source:8916844
22nd April 1918 - 23rd April 1918
1918
service
Royal Navy
Able Seaman
Z/2350
Portsmouth Naval Base (HMS Victory)
Source:8910861
24th April 1918 - 24th June 1918
location
7 Albert Road, Stroud Green, Finsbury Park, N
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8910862
1975
death
United Kingdom
Source:8910868
1975
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William Edwin |
| Initials | WE |
| Last Name | Ching |
| Source | 6209140 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Albert Road, Stroud Green, Finsbury Park, N | United Kingdom | parents address | ||
| Kimberley Gardens, Tottenham, London | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| RN Depot (Reservists), Crystal Palace, Sydenham, Kent | United Kingdom | military residence address | 21st June 1915 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | London Z/2350 | Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve | Ordinary Seaman | ||
| Royal Navy | Z/2350 | RNVR London - HMS Hindustan | Able Seaman | ||
| Royal Navy | Z/2350 | Portsmouth Naval Base (HMS Victory) | Able Seaman | ||
| Royal Navy | CH/18802 | Royal Marine Light Infantry: Chatham Division | Private | ||
| Royal Navy | Z/2350 | RNVR London - HMS Superb | Able Seaman | ||
| Royal Navy | Z/2350 | RNVR London - HMS Vindictive - Seaman Storming Party | Able 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lucy | mother | ||
| George Ching | father |
Media
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Storming the Mole at ZeebruggeThe landing parties mounting the ramps, so as to storm the Mole at Zeebrugge.
Contributed by:
Keith1947
Communities
Communities
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Zeebrugge and Ostend Raids April 1918More about Zeebrugge and Ostend Raids April 1918
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HMS Superb at the Battle of JutlandMore about HMS Superb at the Battle of Jutland
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Seamen Storming Party and ratings who crewed HMS VindictiveMore about Seamen Storming Party and ratings who crewed HMS Vindictive
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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 | Keith1947 | |
| RNVR Other Ranks - Medal Rolls 1914-1920 Transcription | Keith1947 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Keith1947 | |
| Royal Marines 1899-1919 Transcription | Keith1947 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Keith1947 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | Keith1947 | |
| Royal Marine Medal Roll 1914-1920 Transcription | Keith1947 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Keith1947 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Storming the Mole at Zeebrugge | Keith1947 |
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