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We remember Eli Dyer
We remember Eli Dyer
Timeline
Timeline
1885
1891
location
Bolberry, Malborough, Devon
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8658708
1891
1901
employment
Farm servant
Source:8658708
1901
1901
location
Upton Farm, South Milton, Devon
United Kingdom
away from home address
Source:8658708
1901
1903
enlistment
Devonport
United Kingdom
Source:8658708
13th January 1903
1903
service
Royal Navy
Able Seaman
224417
Source:8658708
13th January 1903 - 8th June 1921
1913
service
Royal Navy
Able Seaman
224417
HMS BELLEROPHON
Source:6272140
1st April 1913 - 12th March 1919
1918
marriage
Violet Mary Wilson
Source:8658708
June 1918
1958
death
West Wickham, Kent
United Kingdom
Source:8658708
18th June 1958
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Eli |
| Initials | E |
| Last Name | Dyer |
| Source | 6272140 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bolberry, Malborough, Devon | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1891 | |
| Upton Farm, South Milton, Devon | United Kingdom | away from home address | known 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | 224417 | Able Seaman | |||
| Royal Navy | 224417 | HMS BELLEROPHON | Able Seaman |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Jane Dyer | mother | ||
| William Eli Couch Dyer | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violet Mary Wilson | wife | June 1918 |
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Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy Seamen 1899-1919 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy records | Graham5644 |
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