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We remember William Harry Maeers
We remember William Harry Maeers
Timeline
Timeline
1887
sibling
Ellen Maeers
Source:9374976
1887
1889
1891
dates
Age 2
Source:9374976
5th April 1891
1891
location
Honiton Union Workhouse, Devon
United Kingdom
other group residence address
Source:9374976
5th April 1891
1896
sibling
Jenny Maeers
Source:9375262
1896
1900
sibling
Agnes Newton
Source:9375262
1900
1901
dates
Age 12
Source:9375035
31st March 1901
1901
employment
Farm Worker
Frank E Goodland - Farmer
Source:9375035
31st March 1901
1901
location
Bernard's Farm, Sidbury, Devon
United Kingdom
other group residence address
Source:9375035
31st March 1901
1902
sibling
Leonard Newton
Source:9375251
1902
1904
sibling
Francis Newton
Source:9375251
1904
1906
employment
General Labourer
Source:6284654
21st July 1906
1906
service
Royal Navy
Boy 2nd Class
236964
HMS Ganges II
Source:6284654
21st July 1906 - 20th October 1906
1906
service
Royal Navy
Boy 1st Class
236964
HMSs Ganges II, Victorious
Source:6284654
21st October 1906 - 5th April 1907
1907
service
Royal Navy
Ordinary Seaman
236964
HMSs Victorious, Vivid I, Crescent, Flora
Source:6284654
6th April 1907 - 31st August 1908
1907
sibling
Gilbert Newton
Source:9375251
1907
1908
service
Royal Navy
Able Seaman
236964
HMSs Flora, Terrible, Vivid I, Halcyon, Vivid I, Impregnable, Blake, Vivid I, Dolphin
Source:6284654
1st July 1908 - 20th January 1916
1916
service
Royal Navy
Able Seaman
236964
HMS Maidstone, HM Submarine E24
Source:9374949
21st January 1916 - 27th March 1916
1916
location
27 Tyler Street, Harwich, Essex
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9374949
27th March 1916
marriage
Grace Maeers
Source:9374949
1916
death
Killed in Action
Lost with the entire crew when Submarine E24 struck a mine.
At sea - North Sea, Heligoland Bight
Germany
Source:9374952
27th March 1916
burial
Devon
United Kingdom
12
Source:9374952
Details
Details
Names
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Tyler Street, Harwich, Essex | United Kingdom | their own address | known 27th March 1916 | |
| Bernard's Farm, Sidbury, Devon | United Kingdom | other group residence address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| Honiton Union Workhouse, Devon | United Kingdom | other group residence address | known 5th April 1891 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | 236964 | HMS Ganges II | Boy 2nd Class | ||
| Royal Navy | 236964 | HMSs Ganges II, Victorious | Boy 1st Class | ||
| Royal Navy | 236964 | HMSs Victorious, Vivid I, Crescent, Flora | Ordinary Seaman | ||
| Royal Navy | 236964 | HMSs Flora, Terrible, Vivid I, Halcyon, Vivid I, Impregnable, Blake, Vivid I, Dolphin | Able Seaman | ||
| Royal Navy | 236964 | HMS Maidstone, HM Submarine E24 | Able Seaman |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Isabella Maeers later Newton | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ellen Maeers | sister | 1887 | |
| Jenny Maeers | sister | 1896 | |
| Agnes Newton | step-sister | 1900 | |
| Leonard Newton | step-brother | 1902 | |
| Francis Newton | step-brother | 1904 | |
| Gilbert Newton | step-brother | 1907 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grace Maeers | wife |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Grey | Dark Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1907-04-06 | 5'3" |
Media
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Unidentified E Class Submarine. Courtesy of NMRN.Unidentified E class submarine under way at Mudros, Dardanelles, 1915, view from the port beam. Courtesy of the National Museum of the Royal Navy.
Contributed by:
Bridget3206
Communities
Communities
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy Seamen 1899-1919 | ||
| WW1 Naval Casualties Transcription | Bridget3206 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Bridget3206 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Bridget3206 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Bridget3206 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Bridget3206 | |
| British armed forces and overseas deaths and burials Transcription | Bridget3206 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Bridget3206 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Bridget3206 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | Bridget3206 | |
| 1881 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Bridget3206 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| CWGC record | Tony76226 | |
| Image of Naval Medal Roll | Bridget3206 | |
| The Royal Navy Submarine Museum, Gosport - photographs | Bridget3206 | |
| HMS E24 - Wikipedia | Bridget3206 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Unidentified E Class Submarine. Courtesy of NMRN. | Bridget3206 |
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