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We remember Thomas Orr Davidson
We remember Thomas Orr Davidson
Timeline
Timeline
1888
birth
Carluke, Lanarkshire, Scotland
United Kingdom
Source:6211783
Source:8884603
19th December 1888
1908
marriage
Isabella Reid
Source:7941501
1908 - 31st May 1916
1909
children
Elizabeth Davidson
Source:8884606
1909
1911
location
2 Wellside Place,Halfway,Cambuslang,Glasgow.
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:7941499
1911
1915
service
Royal Navy
Ordinary Seaman
Clyde Z/6641
Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve
Source:6211783
9th October 1915 - 8th January 1916
1915
location
RN Depot (Reservists), Crystal Palace, Sydenham, Kent
United Kingdom
military residence address
Source:8925237
9th October 1915
1916
service
Royal Navy
Able Seaman
Z/6641
RNVR Clyde - HMS Barham
5th Battle Squadron
Source:8884378
11th January 1916 - 31st May 1916
location
3 Craigallan Avenue, Cambuslang, Glasgow
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8925237
1916
death
Killed in Action
Killed by German gunfire aboard Battleship HMS Barham.
Jutland
United Kingdom
Source:6211783
31st May 1916
burial
At Sea 24 Portsmouth Naval Memorial,Portsmouth,Hampshire.
Source:6211783
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Thomas Orr |
| Initials | TO |
| Last Name | Davidson |
| Source | 6211783 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Wellside Place,Halfway,Cambuslang,Glasgow. | United Kingdom | their own address | 1911 | |
| 3 Craigallan Avenue, Cambuslang, Glasgow | United Kingdom | their own address | ||
| RN Depot (Reservists), Crystal Palace, Sydenham, Kent | United Kingdom | military residence address | 9th October 1915 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | Clyde Z/6641 | Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve | Ordinary Seaman | ||
| Royal Navy | Z/6641 | RNVR Clyde - HMS Barham | 5th Battle Squadron | Able Seaman |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Davidson | daughter | 1909 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Margaret Davidson | mother | ||
| Walter Davidson | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Isabella Reid | wife | 1908 |
Media
Media
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Communities
Communities
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HMS Barham at the Battle of JutlandMore about HMS Barham at the Battle of Jutland
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HMS Barham at the Battle of JutlandMore about HMS Barham at the Battle of Jutland
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KiA and DoW at the Battle of JutlandMore about KiA and DoW 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 | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | MARY2719 | |
| Deaths at sea, 1781-1968 Transcription | MARY2719 | |
| WW1 Naval Casualties Transcription | MARY2719 | |
| British Royal Navy & Royal Marines, Battle of Jutland 1916 servicemen Transcription | Keith1947 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Ann39898 | |
| RNVR Other Ranks - Medal Rolls 1914-1920 Transcription | Keith1947 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Personal knowledge of Mary Dewfall | Ann39898 |
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