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We remember William Young
We remember William Young
Timeline
Timeline
1885
1914
service
Royal Navy
Able Seaman
221404
HM Submarine E3
Source:8477322
17th October 1914
1914
death
Killed in Action
Member of crew of HM Submarine E3 lost with all hands on 18 October 1914 when it was torpedoed and sunk by U27 off the German coast.
Source:8477322
18th October 1914
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William |
| Initials | W |
| Last Name | Young |
| Source | 6269132 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | 221404 | HM Submarine E3 | Able Seaman |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fanny nee Groves | mother | ||
| Richard Young | father |
Media
Media
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Communities
Communities
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy Seamen 1899-1919 | ||
| WW1 Naval Casualties Transcription | Geoffrey575 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Geoffrey575 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| List of RN casualties during October 1914 | Gerry59140 |
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