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We remember William Abbott
We remember William Abbott
Timeline
Timeline
1886
1891
location
38 St Michaels Lane Bridport
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8583398
1891
1901
location
3 ST Michaels Lane Bridport
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8591354
31st March 1901
1903
appointments
Boscawen - Boy 2c
Source:6272426
23rd February 1903
1904
enlistment
United Kingdom
Source:6272426
8th October 1904
1911
location
Royal Sailors Rest 172 -174 Commercial Road Portsmouth
United Kingdom
other group residence address
Source:8591359
2nd April 1911
1914
service
Royal Navy
Able Seaman
224704
HMS Black Prince
Source:6272426
21st April 1914 - 31st May 1916
1916
dates
Age 30
Source:8583394
31st May 1916
1916
death
Killed in Action
Died when HMS Black Prince was sunk during the battle of Jutland
HMS Black Prince
United Kingdom
Source:6272426
31st May 1916
burial
Portsmouth
United Kingdom
Source:8583394
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William |
| Initials | W |
| Last Name | Abbott |
| Source | 6272426 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 ST Michaels Lane Bridport | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| 38 St Michaels Lane Bridport | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1891 | |
| Royal Sailors Rest 172 -174 Commercial Road Portsmouth | United Kingdom | other group residence address | known 2nd April 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | 224704 | HMS Black Prince | Able Seaman |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| George W Abbott | father | ||
| Elizabeth - Martha Stepmother Abbott | mother |
Media
Media
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Communities
Communities
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Battle of Jutland KIA - Surnames AMore about Battle of Jutland KIA - Surnames A
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HMS Black Prince at the Battle of JutlandMore about HMS Black Prince at the Battle of Jutland
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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 | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Peter6648 | |
| WW1 Naval Casualties Transcription | Peter6648 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Peter6648 | |
| Deaths at sea, 1781-1968 Transcription | Peter6648 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Peter6648 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Peter6648 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Peter6648 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| William Abbott | Colin86612 |
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