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We remember Harry Mitchner
We remember Harry Mitchner
Timeline
Timeline
1881
sibling
Emily Mitchner
Source:9075049
1881
1882
sibling
Beatrice Mitchner
Source:9075049
1882
1884
sibling
Elizabeth Mitchner
Source:9075049
1884
1886
sibling
Thomas Mitchner
Source:9075049
1886
1888
sibling
Helen Mitchner
Source:9075049
1888
1889
1891
dates
Age 1
Source:9075049
1891
1892
sibling
Albert Mitchner
Source:9075067
1892
1895
sibling
George Mitchner
Source:9075067
1895
1901
dates
Age 11
Source:9075067
1901
1905
enlistment
Portsmouth, Hampshire
United Kingdom
Source:6283008
19th November 1905
1905
employment
Office boy
United Kingdom
Source:6283008
November 1905
1907
dates
Age 18
Source:6283008
21st October 1907
1914
service
Royal Navy
Able Seaman
235318
HMS Hampshire
Source:6283008
27th January 1914 - 5th June 1916
1916
location
182 Warwick Road, Kenilworth, Warwickshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9054927
1916
1916
dates
Age 26
Source:9054927
5th June 1916
1916
death
Killed in Action
Died when HMS Hampshire struck a mine and sank. "Body not recovered for burial".
off Marwick Head, Orkney
United Kingdom
Source:9054927
Source:9075073
5th June 1916
burial
Southsea, Hampshire
United Kingdom
Panel 13
Source:9054927
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Harry |
| Initials | H |
| Last Name | Mitchner |
| Source | 6283008 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 182 Warwick Road, Kenilworth, Warwickshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1916 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | 235318 | HMS Hampshire | Able Seaman |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Mitchner | mother | ||
| Thomas Mitchner | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emily Mitchner | sister | 1881 | |
| Beatrice Mitchner | sister | 1882 | |
| Elizabeth Mitchner | sister | 1884 | |
| Thomas Mitchner | brother | 1886 | |
| Helen Mitchner | sister | 1888 | |
| Albert Mitchner | brother | 1892 | |
| George Mitchner | brother | 1895 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sallow | Grey | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1905-11-19 | 5'4" |
Media
Media
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Communities
Communities
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Men and women of WarwickshireMore about Men and women of Warwickshire
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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 | ||
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Andrew43023 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Andrew43023 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Andrew43023 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Andrew43023 | |
| British Royal Navy & Royal Marines, Battle of Jutland 1916 servicemen Transcription | Andrew43023 | |
| WW1 Naval Casualties Transcription | Andrew43023 | |
| Deaths at sea, 1781-1968 Transcription | Andrew43023 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Mitchner, Harry | Andrew43023 | |
| Kenilworth, Warwickshire War Memorial | Andrew43023 |
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