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We remember William Beale Edney
We remember William Beale Edney
Timeline
Timeline
1884
1916
service
Royal Navy
Yeoman of Signals
206354
HMS INVINCIBLE
Source:9403796
1916
marriage
Amelia Elizabeth
Source:9403796
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:8557099
31st May 1916
burial
Southsea, Portsmouth
United Kingdom
Source:9403796
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William Beale |
| Initials | WB |
| Last Name | Edney |
| Source | 6254092 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | 206354 | HMS INVINCIBLE | Yeoman of Signals |
Family
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amelia Elizabeth | wife |
Media
Media
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Portsmouth Naval MemorialPhoto of the memorial on Southsea Seafront, Portsmouth
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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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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 | ||
| British armed forces and overseas deaths and burials Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| WW1 Naval Casualties Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Selena49658 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| HMS INVINCIBLE Casualty list | Gerry59140 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Portsmouth Naval Memorial | Selena49658 |
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