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We remember William Henry Attwood
We remember William Henry Attwood
Timeline
Timeline
1881
1911
location
83 Meyrick Road, Stamshaw, Portsmouth
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9465728
2nd April 1911
1916
location
Widow, Florence. 83. Meyrick Rd, Stamshaw, Portsmouth
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8595755
May 1916
1916
service
Royal Navy
Petty Officer
203625
HMS INVINCIBLE
Source:8547891
30th May 1916
1916
death
Killed in Action
HMS INVINCIBLE suffered magazine explosion during the Battle of Jutland. There were only 6 survivors out of a crew of over a thousand.
Source:8547891
31st May 1916
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William Henry |
| Initials | WH |
| Last Name | Attwood |
| Source | 6251365 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 83 Meyrick Road, Stamshaw, Portsmouth | United Kingdom | their own address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| Widow, Florence. 83. Meyrick Rd, Stamshaw, Portsmouth | United Kingdom | their own address | known May 1916 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | 203625 | HMS INVINCIBLE | Petty Officer |
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Communities
Communities
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HMS Invincible at the Battle of JutlandMore about HMS Invincible at the Battle of Jutland
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Battle of Jutland KIA - Surnames AMore about Battle of Jutland KIA - Surnames A
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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 Navy Seamen 1899-1919 | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Peter6648 | |
| WW1 Naval Casualties Transcription | Peter6648 | |
| Deaths at sea, 1781-1968 Transcription | Peter6648 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Keith1947 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Keith1947 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| HMS INVINCIBLE Casualty list | Gerry59140 |
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