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We remember William John Newman
We remember William John Newman
Timeline
Timeline
1882
1900
enlistment
Source:6254441
2nd October 1900
service
(RFR PO/B5629). H.M.S. "Victory"
Source:9064458
service
Royal Navy
Able Seaman
206703
(RFR PO/B5629). H.M.S. "Victory"
Source:9064458
location
26 St Michaels Lane, Bridport, Dorset
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9064458
1916
death
Drowned in Portsmouth harbour as a result of a collision between a tug and a steam launch
Portsmouth
United Kingdom
Source:6254441
3rd April 1916
burial
Hampshire
United Kingdom
E.24.21
Source:9064458
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William John |
| Initials | WJ |
| Last Name | Newman |
| Source | 6254441 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 St Michaels Lane, Bridport, Dorset | United Kingdom | parents address |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (RFR PO/B5629). H.M.S. "Victory" | |||||
| Royal Navy | 206703 | (RFR PO/B5629). H.M.S. "Victory" | Able Seaman |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jemima Newman | mother |
Media
Media
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Grave in Haslar Royal Naval CemeteryAble Seaman William John Newman is buried in Haslar Royal Naval Cemetery, Gosport (image 07/2014).
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Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy Seamen 1899-1919 | ||
| WW1 Naval Casualties Transcription | DR117137 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Grave in Haslar Royal Naval Cemetery | DR117137 |
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