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We remember Louis Silvers
We remember Louis Silvers
Timeline
Timeline
1885
1904
enlistment
Source:6265518
6th January 1904
1916
awards
Mentioned in Despatches (MiD)
British Award/Decoration
Source:8802464
21st January 1916
1916
marriage
Victoria Louisa Brown
Source:6265518
March 1916
1916
awards
British Award/Decoration
Source:8802465
1916
1916
theatres
Balkans :2
Source:8802464
1916
1916
service
Royal Navy
Petty Officer
217783
HMS Barham
Source:6265518
4th May 1916 - 29th May 1917
1916
awards
Mentioned in Despatches (MiD)
British Award/Decoration
Source:8802467
19th September 1916
1919
discharge
Source:6265518
2nd May 1919
1932
death
Not War Related
Nottingham
United Kingdom
Source:6265518
15th July 1932
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Louis |
| Initials | L |
| Last Name | Silvers |
| Source | 8802020 |
| First Names | Lewis |
| Initials | L |
| Source | 8802020 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | 217783 | HMS Barham | Petty Officer |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Mentioned in Despatches (MiD) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Mentioned in Despatches (MiD) | British Award/Decoration | |
| British Award/Decoration |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Betsy | mother | ||
| Walter Silvers | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Victoria Louisa Brown | wife | March 1916 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Grey | Light Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1906 | 5'5" |
Media
Media
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Edinburgh Gazette 19 Sep 1916Mentioned in despatches - Battle of JutlandContributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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HMS Barham at the Battle of JutlandMore about HMS Barham at the Battle of Jutland
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HMS Barham at the Battle of JutlandMore about HMS Barham 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 | Kevin36928 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Kevin36928 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Kevin36928 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Kevin36928 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Kevin36928 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| London Gazette 21 Jan 1916 | Kevin36928 | |
| London Gazette 22 Feb 1916 | Kevin36928 | |
| Edinburgh Gazette 19 Sep 1916 | Kevin36928 | |
| Nottingham Evening Post 30 Sep 1916 | Kevin36928 |
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