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We remember Charles Walter Rogerson
We remember Charles Walter Rogerson
Timeline
Timeline
1890
1906
enlistment
Portsmouth
United Kingdom
Source:8599330
19th March 1906
1906
service
Royal Navy
Able Seaman
236059
HMS Impregnable
Source:6283748
19th March 1906 - 4th April 1918
1914
service
Royal Navy
Leading Seaman
236059
HMS Hampshire
Source:6283748
27th January 1914 - 5th June 1916
1916
events
Sinking of HMS Hampshire
Sinking of HMS Hampshire
Orkneys
United Kingdom
Source:7955945
5th June 1916
1916
events
Charles' story of HMS Hampshire.
Story
Orkneys
United Kingdom
Source:7955946
5th June 1916
1918
discharge
Source:7955947
4th April 1918
service
Royal Navy
236059
Source:6283748
1923
death
Unknown
Sailed to New Zealand in August 1923 and became a railway employee.
Auckland
New Zealand
Source:7958949
5th December 1923
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Charles Walter |
| Initials | CW |
| Last Name | Rogerson |
| Source | 6283748 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | 236059 | ||||
| Royal Navy | 236059 | HMS Impregnable | Able Seaman | ||
| Royal Navy | 236059 | HMS Hampshire | Leading Seaman |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Grey | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1906-03-19 | 5'3" |
Media
Media
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Headstone 1923Headstone in Waikumete Cemetery, Auckland, New Zealand, recording death 7 December 1923
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Communities
Communities
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HMS Hampshire at the Battle of JutlandMore about HMS Hampshire at the Battle of Jutland
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Survivors of the sinking of HMS HampshireMore about Survivors of the sinking of HMS Hampshire
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HMS “Hampshire” - 12 Survivors 5 June 1916More about HMS “Hampshire” - 12 Survivors 5 June 1916
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Newspaper story about Charles Walter Rogerson | Miriam45044 | |
| Story of the sinking of HMS Hampshire with Lord Kitchener on board, 1916 | Miriam45044 | |
| Story of the sinking of HMS Hampshire | Miriam45044 | |
| Story of the sinking of HMS Hampshire and survivors' accounts. | Miriam45044 | |
| Royal Navy Register of Seamen | Miriam45044 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Headstone 1923 | Miriam45044 | |
| Charles W Rogerson | Samantha81963 |
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