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We remember Stanley Collier
We remember Stanley Collier
Timeline
Timeline
1884
sibling
John Collier
Source:8983420
1884
1885
sibling
Alice Collier
Source:8983420
1885
1887
sibling
James Clements
Source:8983420
1887
1888
1891
dates
Age 2
Source:8983420
1891
1891
sibling
Annie Collier
Source:8983420
1891
1891
location
Vicarage Road, Wigginton, Herts
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8983420
1891
1893
sibling
Mary Collier
Source:8983423
1893
1901
dates
Age 12
Source:8983423
1901
1901
location
London Road, Wigginton, Herts
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8983423
1901
1906
employment
Woodmans Assistant
Source:8983435
1906
1911
dates
Age 22
Source:8983428
1911
1911
location
HMS Duke of Edinburgh at sea
United Kingdom
military residence address
Source:9416992
1911
1915
service
Royal Navy
Able Seaman
234001
HMS Hampshire
Source:6281699
25th June 1915 - 5th June 1916
1916
death
Killed in Action
Drowned when HMS Hampshire sunk
Scapa Flow, Orkney
United Kingdom
Source:8683873
Source:8983435
5th June 1916
burial
Orkney
United Kingdom
Source:8683873
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Stanley |
| Initials | S |
| Last Name | Collier |
| Source | 6281699 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HMS Duke of Edinburgh at sea | United Kingdom | military residence address | known 1911 | |
| London Road, Wigginton, Herts | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 | |
| Vicarage Road, Wigginton, Herts | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1891 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | 234001 | HMS Hampshire | Able Seaman |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| George Collier | father | ||
| Annie Collier | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Collier | brother | 1884 | |
| Alice Collier | sister | 1885 | |
| James Clements | brother | 1887 | |
| Annie Collier | sister | 1891 | |
| Mary Collier | sister | 1893 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sallow | Blue | Light Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1906 | 5'7" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1911 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Media
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Able Seaman S. COLLIERCWGC Headstone for Able Seaman S. COLLIER at Lyness Royal Naval Cemetery, Hoy, Orkney.Contributed by:
Andrew84401
Communities
Communities
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The sinking of HMS Hampshire - 5 June 1916More about The sinking of HMS Hampshire - 5 June 1916
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HMS Hampshire at the Battle of JutlandMore about HMS Hampshire at the Battle of Jutland
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HMS "Hampshire" - Crewmembers lost 5 June 1916More about HMS "Hampshire" - Crewmembers lost 5 June 1916
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 | Ann39898 | |
| British Royal Navy & Royal Marines, Battle of Jutland 1916 servicemen Transcription | Deborah102878 | |
| WW1 Naval Casualties Transcription | Deborah102878 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Deborah102878 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| 1891 census | Norina18156 | |
| 1901 census | Norina18156 | |
| 1911 census | Norina18156 | |
| Naval Record | Norina18156 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Grave | Norina18156 | |
| HMS Hampshire | Norina18156 | |
| Able Seaman S. COLLIER | Andrew84401 |
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