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We remember Percival Charles King
We remember Percival Charles King
Timeline
Timeline
1889
1907
service
Royal Navy
Ordinary Seaman
235463
HMS Carnarvon
Source:6283153
21st December 1907
1909
service
Royal Navy
Telegraphist
235463
HMS Carnarvon
Source:6283153
23rd February 1909
1912
service
Royal Navy
Leading Telegraphist
235463
HMS Vivid I
Source:6283153
23rd February 1912
1912
service
Royal Navy
Petty Officer Telegraphist
235463
HMS Blake
Source:6283153
6th December 1912 - 24th January 1919
1914
hospitalisation
Wounded in action
Hospital/Institution
Source:6283153
20th September 1914
1916
awards
Mentioned in Despatches (MiD)
British Award/Decoration
Source:8762120
August 1916
1974
death
Shepway, Kent
United Kingdom
Source:8762103
1974
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Percival Charles |
| Initials | PC |
| Last Name | King |
| Source | 6283153 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | 235463 | HMS Carnarvon | Telegraphist | ||
| Royal Navy | 235463 | HMS Vivid I | Leading Telegraphist | ||
| Royal Navy | 235463 | HMS Carnarvon | Ordinary Seaman | ||
| Royal Navy | 235463 | HMS Blake | Petty Officer Telegraphist |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Mentioned in Despatches (MiD) | British Award/Decoration |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ellen King | mother | ||
| Sidney King | father |
Media
Media
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Communities
Communities
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HMS Pegasus -- 20 September 1914More about HMS Pegasus -- 20 September 1914
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy Seamen 1899-1919 | ||
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Bryan5462 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Bryan5462 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Bryan5462 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| ADM 363 - Admiralty: Royal Navy Seamen's Services Continuous Record (CR) Cards | Bryan5462 | |
| 5958 SUPPLEMENT TO THE LONDON GAZETTE, 15 JUNE, 1917 | Bryan5462 |
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