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We remember William Bowditch
We remember William Bowditch
Timeline
Timeline
1884
1916
service
Royal Navy
Ship's Corporal 1st Class
207154
HMS INVINCIBLE
Source:8549932
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:8549932
31st May 1916
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William |
| Initials | W |
| Last Name | Bowditch |
| Source | 6254892 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | 207154 | HMS INVINCIBLE | Ship's Corporal 1st Class |
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William BowditchWilliam Bowditch. Died on HMS Invincible at the Battle of Jutland.
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy Seamen 1899-1919 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| HMS INVINCIBLE Casualty list | Gerry59140 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| William Bowditch | Gaynor45947 |
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