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We remember William Edward Johnson
We remember William Edward Johnson
Timeline
Timeline
1885
service
Royal Navy
Petty Officer
216304
HMS Turbulent
Source:6264040
1916
death
Source:6264040
1st June 1916
burial
Denmark
Source:9304519
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William Edward |
| Initials | WE |
| Last Name | Johnson |
| Source | 6264040 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | 216304 | HMS Turbulent | Petty Officer |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilhelmina | mother | ||
| William Edward Johnson | father |
Media
Media
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Grave of William Edward Johnson, HMS "Turbulent"Base of Memorial Cross set up by local subscription commemorating P.O. William Edward Johnson KIA Battle of Jutland 1st June 1916. Image courtesy of Frederikshavn Churchyard, Jutland
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Headstone commemorating William Edward JohnsonP.O. W.E. Johnson, KIA HMS "Turbulent" Battle of Jutland 1st June 1916. Generously supplied by local public subscription, the image is by courtesy of Frederikshavn Cemetery, his grave is maintained jointly and proudly by the Council and CWGC
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CWGC Frederikshavn, KIA Battle of Jutland 1916The Cross commemorates the 3 Known and 1 "Known Unto God" seamen lost in the Battle of Jutland and buried in FrederikshavnContributed by:
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The Battle of Jutland Memorial Park, ThyborønCommemorates the casualties on both sides lost in the Battle of Jutland, which includes commemoration of Petty Officer Johnson, and his ship HMS "Turbulent". Image taken on the Centenary day of the Battle, 31st May 2016Contributed by:
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Merseyside Police RemembersThis photograph is a picture of Williams Father, Sgt William JohnsonContributed by:
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Merseyside Police RemembersPictured is Con Ratcliffe who held a plaque in memory of William Johnson as part of a film Merseyside Police are making for the Centenary.Contributed by:
Merseyside135467
Communities
Communities
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HMS Turbulent at the Battle of JutlandMore about HMS Turbulent at the Battle of Jutland
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Battle of Jutland Burials - Frederikshavn CemeteryMore about Battle of Jutland Burials - Frederikshavn Cemetery
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The Johnson brothers from LiverpoolMore about The Johnson brothers from Liverpool
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KiA and DoW at the Battle of JutlandMore about KiA and DoW at the Battle of Jutland
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy Seamen 1899-1919 | ||
| British Royal Navy & Royal Marines, Battle of Jutland 1916 servicemen Transcription | Deborah102878 | |
| WW1 Naval Casualties Transcription | Deborah102878 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Deborah102878 |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Grave of William Edward Johnson, HMS "Turbulent" | Robert74668 | |
| Headstone commemorating William Edward Johnson | Robert74668 | |
| CWGC Frederikshavn, KIA Battle of Jutland 1916 | Robert74668 | |
| The Battle of Jutland Memorial Park, Thyborøn | Robert74668 | |
| Merseyside Police Remembers | Merseyside135467 | |
| Merseyside Police Remembers | Merseyside135467 |
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