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We remember William Stevenson
We remember William Stevenson
Timeline
Timeline
1882
sibling
Ada May Stevenson
Source:6263266
1882
1884
sibling
John Stevenson
Source:6263266
1884
1885
1887
sibling
Arthur Stevenson
Source:6263266
1887
1889
sibling
Martin Stevenson
Source:6263266
1889
1891
sibling
Ethel Maud Stevenson
Source:6263266
1891
1895
sibling
Esie Stevenson
Source:6263266
1895
1896
sibling
Ernest Stevenson
Source:6263266
1896
1898
sibling
Herbert Francis Stevenson
Source:6263266
1898
1915
service
Royal Navy
Leading Stoker
215529
HMS HAMPSHIRE
Source:6263266
15th December 1915 - 5th June 1916
employment
Lace Threader
Nottingham
United Kingdom
Source:6263266
1916
death
Killed in Action
Was killed aboard HMS Hampshire which was also carrying Lord Kitchener.
Marwick Head and the Brough of Birsay, Orkney
United Kingdom
Source:8670203
5th June 1916
burial
Portsmouth
United Kingdom
3038642
Source:8670203
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William |
| Initials | W |
| Last Name | Stevenson |
| Source | 6263266 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | 215529 | HMS HAMPSHIRE | Leading Stoker |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kate Stevenson | mother | ||
| Martin Stevenson | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Martin Stevenson | brother | 1889 | |
| Ada May Stevenson | sister | 1882 | |
| John Stevenson | brother | 1884 | |
| Arthur Stevenson | brother | 1887 | |
| Ethel Maud Stevenson | sister | 1891 | |
| Esie Stevenson | sister | 1895 | |
| Ernest Stevenson | brother | 1896 | |
| Herbert Francis Stevenson | brother | 1898 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Grey | Auburn |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1903-05 | 5'5" |
Media
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Communities
Communities
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HMS Hampshire at the Battle of JutlandMore about HMS Hampshire at the Battle of Jutland
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HMS "Hampshire" - Crewmembers lost 5 June 1916More about HMS "Hampshire" - Crewmembers lost 5 June 1916
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy Seamen 1899-1919 | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Petrina74814 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Petrina74814 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Portsmouth Naval Memorial | Petrina74814 | |
| William Stevenson | Petrina74814 |
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