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We remember William Finnigan
We remember William Finnigan
Timeline
Timeline
1883
1914
location
11, Milner Royd, Luddenden Foot, Yorks.
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9456852
22nd September 1914
marriage
Emily Finnigan
Source:9456852
marriage
Emily Finninigan
Source:9456852
service
Royal Navy
208508
HMS Hogue
Source:9456852
1914
death
Killed in Action
He died 22nd September 1914 (aged 29) when his ship was torpedoed by German Submarine U-9, and sank with the loss of 48 men.
Source:9456853
22nd September 1914
burial
United Kingdom
Source:9456853
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William |
| Initials | W |
| Last Name | Finnigan |
| Source | 6256246 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11, Milner Royd, Luddenden Foot, Yorks. | United Kingdom | their own address | known 22nd September 1914 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | 208508 | HMS Hogue |
Family
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emily Finninigan | wife | ||
| Emily Finnigan | wife |
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William Finnigan in navy football teamHMS Orwell football team. William is front rightContributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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Men of Luddendenfoot, West YorkshireMore about Men of Luddendenfoot, West Yorkshire
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy Seamen 1899-1919 | ||
| WW1 Naval Casualties Transcription | Wayne51525 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Wayne51525 |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| William Finnigan | Wayne51525 | |
| William Finnigan in navy football team | Wayne51525 | |
| William Finnigan | Wayne51525 |
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