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We remember Ernest Birch
We remember Ernest Birch
Timeline
Timeline
1888
1916
service
Royal Navy
Able Seaman
230803
HMS PORPOISE
Source:8560545
30th May 1916
1916
location
3 Titterton Street, Attercliffe
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8636105
June 1916
1916
death
Killed in Action
HMS Porpoise at the Battle of Jutland
Source:8560545
31st May 1916
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Ernest |
| Initials | E |
| Last Name | Birch |
| Source | 6278517 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Titterton Street, Attercliffe | United Kingdom | their own address | known June 1916 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | 230803 | HMS PORPOISE | Able Seaman |
Media
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Casualty list for HMS Porpoise | Gerry59140 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Sheffield Independent 8 June 1916 p6 | Maggie85957 |
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