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We remember Ernest Frederick Mercer
We remember Ernest Frederick Mercer
Timeline
Timeline
1882
sibling
Harry H. Mercer
Source:9254145
1882
1884
1886
sibling
Lilian G. Mercer
Source:9254145
1886
1886
sibling
Sidney E. Mercer
Source:9254145
1886
1891
location
25. Rodney Street. Ramsgate, Kent
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9254145
5th April 1891
1901
dates
Age 16
Source:9254146
31st March 1901
1901
service
Royal Navy
Boy 2nd Class
HMS Ganges (1st Class Training Ship)
Source:9254146
31st March 1901
1901
location
HMS Ganges. Harrwich, Essex
United Kingdom
military residence address
Source:9254146
31st March 1901
1911
dates
Age 26
Source:9254148
2nd April 1911
1911
service
Royal Navy
Able Seaman
211527
HMS Ouse
Source:9434386
2nd April 1911
1911
location
HMS Ouse. Grimsby, Lincolnshire
United Kingdom
military residence address
Source:9254148
2nd April 1911
1918
marriage
Ellen Bubb
Source:9307687
1918
1931
dates
Age 47
Source:9254155
1931
service
Royal Navy
211527
Source:6259265
1931
death
Unknown
Death registered 1931 aged 47 years
Thanet, Kent
United Kingdom
Source:9254155
1931
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Ernest Frederick |
| Initials | EF |
| Last Name | Mercer |
| Source | 6259265 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25. Rodney Street. Ramsgate, Kent | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th April 1891 | |
| HMS Ganges. Harrwich, Essex | United Kingdom | military residence address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| HMS Ouse. Grimsby, Lincolnshire | United Kingdom | military residence address | known 2nd April 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | 211527 | ||||
| Royal Navy | HMS Ganges (1st Class Training Ship) | Boy 2nd Class | |||
| Royal Navy | 211527 | HMS Ouse | Able Seaman |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frederick Mercer | father | ||
| Fanny L. nee Farley | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harry H. Mercer | brother | 1882 | |
| Lilian G. Mercer | sister | 1886 | |
| Sidney E. Mercer | brother | 1886 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ellen Bubb | wife | 1918 |
Media
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy Seamen 1899-1919 |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Ramsgate Royal Harbour | Terry7885 |
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