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We remember Walter William Parfitt
We remember Walter William Parfitt
Timeline
Timeline
1886
1904
enlistment
Not stated
United Kingdom
Source:6266955
15th February 1904
1914
service
Royal Navy
Able Seaman
219222
HMS BULWARK
Source:8531395
25th November 1914
1914
death
Killed in Action
Died when HMS Bulwark exploded in the Thames.
Sheerness
United Kingdom
Source:6266955
26th November 1914
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Walter William |
| Initials | WW |
| Last Name | Parfitt |
| Source | 6266955 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | 219222 | HMS BULWARK | Able Seaman |
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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 | Gerry59140 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| HMS BULWARK Casualty list | Gerry59140 |
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