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We remember Thomas Edgar Prowse
We remember Thomas Edgar Prowse
Timeline
Timeline
1888
1906
employment
Groom
Torquay
United Kingdom
Source:9346572
27th April 1906
1906
enlistment
Devonport
United Kingdom
Source:9346572
27th April 1906
1906
service
Royal Navy
Leading Seaman
236024
Various HM Ships and Establishments
Source:9346572
27th April 1906 - 31st May 1916
1913
marriage
Beatrice Mary Edwards
Source:9346529
1913
1915
service
Royal Navy
Leading Seaman
236024
HMS DEFENCE
Source:6283713
2nd June 1915 - 31st May 1916
1916
location
Carlton House, Lower Terrace, Torquay
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9346533
31st May 1916
1916
death
Killed in Action
aboard HMS Defence
Battle Of Jutland
United Kingdom
Source:9346533
31st May 1916
burial
Plymouth Hoe
United Kingdom
Source:9346556
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Thomas Edgar |
| Initials | TE |
| Last Name | Prowse |
| Source | 6283713 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlton House, Lower Terrace, Torquay | United Kingdom | their own address | known 31st May 1916 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | 236024 | HMS DEFENCE | Leading Seaman | ||
| Royal Navy | 236024 | Various HM Ships and Establishments | Leading Seaman |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Angelina Prowse | mother | ||
| William Hyne Prowse | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beatrice Mary Edwards | wife | 1913 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Blue | Light Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1906-04-27 | 5'4" |
Media
Media
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy Seamen 1899-1919 |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| HMS Defence | Trevor321 | |
| Thomas Edgar Prowse | Michelle75308 | |
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