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We remember Thomas Arthur Sketchley
We remember Thomas Arthur Sketchley
Timeline
Timeline
1892
1915
location
2 Greenfield Terrace, Tredegar, Monmouthshire, Wales
United Kingdom
Source:9293511
1915 - 4th November 1915
1916
service
Royal Navy
Able Seaman RNVR
Z/2293
Portsmouth Naval Base (HMS Victory)
Source:8711740
5th February 1916 - 6th February 1916
1916
service
Royal Navy
Able Seaman
Z/2293
RNVR Wales - HMS MALAYA
Source:9293511
7th February 1916 - 2nd June 1916
1916
location
Royal Naval Hospital at Butlaw, South Queensferry, West Lothian, Scotland
United Kingdom
away from home address
Source:9293521
2nd June 1916 - 3rd June 1916
1916
death
Died of wounds
Died as a result of injuries in HMS Malaya at the Battle of Jutland
Queensferry, West Lothian, Scotland
United Kingdom
Source:8579414
3rd June 1916
burial
Tredegar, Monmouthshire
United Kingdom
Source:9293512
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Thomas Arthur |
| Initials | TA |
| Last Name | Sketchley |
| Source | 6237398 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Greenfield Terrace, Tredegar, Monmouthshire, Wales | United Kingdom | 1915 - 4th November 1915 | ||
| Royal Naval Hospital at Butlaw, South Queensferry, West Lothian, Scotland | United Kingdom | away from home address | 2nd June 1916 - 3rd June 1916 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | Z/2293 | Portsmouth Naval Base (HMS Victory) | Able Seaman RNVR | ||
| Royal Navy | Z/2293 | RNVR Wales - HMS MALAYA | Able Seaman |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Media
Communities
Communities
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HMS Malaya at the Battle of JutlandMore about HMS Malaya 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 | ||
| British Royal Navy & Royal Marines, Battle of Jutland 1916 servicemen Transcription | Gerry59140 | |
| RNVR Other Ranks - Medal Rolls 1914-1920 Transcription | Keith1947 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Keith1947 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Keith1947 | |
| British armed forces and overseas deaths and burials Transcription | Keith1947 | |
| WW1 Naval Casualties Transcription | Keith1947 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Casualty List for the Battle of Jutland including those from HMS Malaya who died of injuries. | Gerry59140 | |
| Royal Naval Hospital at South Queensferry | Keith1947 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| HMS Malaya | Gerry59140 |
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