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We remember Walter Henry Sewell
We remember Walter Henry Sewell
Timeline
Timeline
1887
sibling
Arthur William Sewell
Source:9376257
1887
1887
1890
sibling
Ada Alice Sewell
Source:9376257
1890
1891
dates
Age 3
Source:9376257
5th April 1891
1891
location
'Seahorse', Seahorse Street, Alverstoke, Gosport, Hampshire, England
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9376257
5th April 1891
1894
sibling
Willie Sewell
Source:9376301
1894
1901
dates
Age 13
Source:9376298
31st March 1901
1901
employment
School Boy
Source:9376298
31st March 1901
1901
location
Royal Hospital School, Greenwich, London
United Kingdom
school/college address
Source:9376298
31st March 1901
1902
dates
Age 15
Source:9376047
10th October 1902
1902
service
Royal Navy
Bugler
12138
Royal Marines
Portsmouth Division
Source:9376047
10th October 1902 - 28th May 1903
1903
discharge
Source:9376047
28th May 1903
1903
location
'The Travellers Joy', Southbourne, near Emsworth, Sussex
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9376047
28th May 1903
1903
enlistment
Portsmouth, Hampshire, England
United Kingdom
Source:6275294
25th August 1903
1903
service
Royal Navy
Boy 2nd Class
227577
St Vincent
Source:6275294
25th August 1903 - 29th March 1904
1904
service
Royal Navy
Boy 1st Class
227577
HMSs St Vincent, Boscawen III, St Vincent, Grafton, Terrible
Source:6275294
30th March 1904 - 26th December 1905
1905
service
Royal Navy
Ordinary Seaman
227577
HMSs Terrible, Victory I, Prince of Wales
Source:6275294
27th December 1905 - 12th May 1907
1907
service
Royal Navy
Able Bodied Seaman
227577
HMSs Prince of Wales, Victory I, Eclipse
Source:6275294
13th May 1907 - 2nd October 1909
1910
service
Royal Navy
Able Seaman
227577
HMSs Victory I, Glasgow, Victory I, Victory II, Vernon, Cochrane, Dolphin
Source:6275294
6th August 1910 - 27th March 1916
1911
dates
Age 23
Source:9376301
2nd April 1911
1911
location
Traveller's Joy Cottage, Southbourne, Sussex
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9376301
2nd April 1911
1916
service
Royal Navy
Able Bodied Seaman
227577
HMS Maidstone, HM Submarine E24
Source:6275294
21st January 1916 - 27th March 1916
1916
death
Killed in Action
Lost with the entire crew when HM Submarine E24 struck a mine.
At sea - North Sea, Heligoland Bight
Germany
Source:9376049
27th March 1916
burial
Hampshire, England
United Kingdom
13
Source:9376055
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Walter Henry |
| Initials | WH |
| Last Name | Sewell |
| Source | 6275294 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 'Seahorse', Seahorse Street, Alverstoke, Gosport, Hampshire, England | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th April 1891 | |
| 'The Travellers Joy', Southbourne, near Emsworth, Sussex | United Kingdom | parents address | known 28th May 1903 | |
| Royal Hospital School, Greenwich, London | United Kingdom | school/college address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| Traveller's Joy Cottage, Southbourne, Sussex | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | 12138 | Royal Marines | Portsmouth Division | Bugler | |
| Royal Navy | 227577 | St Vincent | Boy 2nd Class | ||
| Royal Navy | 227577 | HMSs St Vincent, Boscawen III, St Vincent, Grafton, Terrible | Boy 1st Class | ||
| Royal Navy | 227577 | HMSs Terrible, Victory I, Prince of Wales | Ordinary Seaman | ||
| Royal Navy | 227577 | HMSs Victory I, Glasgow, Victory I, Victory II, Vernon, Cochrane, Dolphin | Able Seaman | ||
| Royal Navy | 227577 | HMSs Prince of Wales, Victory I, Eclipse | Able Bodied Seaman | ||
| Royal Navy | 227577 | HMS Maidstone, HM Submarine E24 | Able Bodied Seaman |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alice Westrope | mother | ||
| Arthur Sewell | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arthur William Sewell | brother | 1887 | |
| Ada Alice Sewell | sister | 1890 | |
| Willie Sewell | brother | 1894 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Hazel | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1905-12-27 | 5'5" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1902-10-10 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Media
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Unidentified E Class Submarine. Courtesy of NMRN.Unidentified E class submarine under way at Mudros, Dardanelles, 1915, view from the port beam. Courtesy of the National Museum of the Royal Navy.
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Bridget3206
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Communities
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy Seamen 1899-1919 | ||
| Royal Marines 1899-1919 Transcription | Bridget3206 | |
| WW1 Naval Casualties Transcription | Bridget3206 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Bridget3206 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Bridget3206 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Bridget3206 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Bridget3206 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Bridget3206 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Bridget3206 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | Bridget3206 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Image of Naval Medal Roll | Bridget3206 | |
| The Royal Navy Submarine Museum, Gosport - photographs | Bridget3206 | |
| HMS E24 - Wikipedia | Bridget3206 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Unidentified E Class Submarine. Courtesy of NMRN. | Bridget3206 |
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