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We remember William Williams
We remember William Williams
Timeline
Timeline
1886
birth
Source:6244217
18th March 1886
1915
location
20 Nixon Terrace, Morriston, Swansea
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6244217
13th June 1915
1915
enlistment
Source:8696810
14th June 1915
1915
service
Royal Navy
Able Seaman
Wales Z/1412
Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve - HMS Hampshire
Source:9436265
5th October 1915 - 5th June 1916
service
Royal Navy
Able Seaman
Wales Z/1412
Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve
Source:9436265
1916
death
Source:8696810
5th June 1916
burial
Orkney
United Kingdom
Source:9436265
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William |
| Initials | W |
| Last Name | Williams |
| Source | 6244217 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Nixon Terrace, Morriston, Swansea | United Kingdom | parents address | known 13th June 1915 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | Wales Z/1412 | Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve | Able Seaman | ||
| Royal Navy | Wales Z/1412 | Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve - HMS Hampshire | Able Seaman |
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Able Seaman W. WILLIAMSCWGC Headstone for Able Seaman W. WILLIAMS at Lyness Royal Naval Cemetery, Hoy, Orkney.
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Communities
Communities
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HMS Hampshire at the Battle of JutlandMore about HMS Hampshire at the Battle of Jutland
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HMS "Hampshire" - Crewmembers lost 5 June 1916More about HMS "Hampshire" - Crewmembers lost 5 June 1916
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 | Trevor321 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Fife3190 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Able Seaman W. WILLIAMS | Andrew84401 |
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