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We remember Henry Orsler
We remember Henry Orsler
Timeline
Timeline
1875
birth
St Lukes Hoxton, Shoreditch, London, England
United Kingdom
Source:9296891
Source:9296884
17th August 1875
1911
location
40 Eltham Street, by East St, Walworth, London SE17 2DX
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9296884
2nd April 1911
1914
service
Royal Navy
Acting Petty Officer
RFR/B/1029
Royal Fleet Reserve - Chatham
Source:9296876
1914 - 1st August 1914
1914
service
Royal Navy
Acting Petty Officer
171171
Royal Naval Division - Nelson Battalion
Source:9296876
17th September 1914
1916
service
Royal Navy
Leading Seaman
171171
HMS Chester
Source:9296890
2nd May 1916 - 5th July 1918
location
170, Manor Place, Walworth, London
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:6231462
1951
death
Gosport, Hampshire
United Kingdom
Source:9296885
1951
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Henry |
| Initials | H |
| Last Name | Orsler |
| Source | 6231462 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 170, Manor Place, Walworth, London | United Kingdom | their own address | ||
| 40 Eltham Street, by East St, Walworth, London SE17 2DX | United Kingdom | their own address | known 2nd April 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | RFR/B/1029 | Royal Fleet Reserve - Chatham | Acting Petty Officer | ||
| Royal Navy | 171171 | Royal Naval Division - Nelson Battalion | Acting Petty Officer | ||
| Royal Navy | 171171 | HMS Chester | Leading Seaman |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 Star with Clasp | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
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Communities
Communities
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HMS Chester at the Battle of JutlandMore about HMS Chester at the Battle of Jutland
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Old Salts - sailors who enlisted prior to 1900More about Old Salts - sailors who enlisted prior to 1900
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Naval Division Service Records 1914-1920 | ||
| Royal Navy, 1914 Star Medal Roll 1914-1920 Transcription | Keith1947 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Keith1947 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Keith1947 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Keith1947 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy - Registers of Seamen's Services | Keith1947 |
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