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We remember William Skye
We remember William Skye
Timeline
Timeline
1890
service
Royal Navy
Able Seaman
237097
H.M.S. "Falcon"
Source:9060988
location
36, Staunton St., Landport, Portsmouth.
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9060988
1914
death
Killed in Action
Killed in action off the Belgian coast
coastal waters
Belgium
Source:6284787
Source:9060988
28th October 1914
burial
Hampshire
United Kingdom
E.22.4
Source:9060988
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William |
| Initials | W |
| Last Name | Skye |
| Source | 6284787 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36, Staunton St., Landport, Portsmouth. | United Kingdom | parents address |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | 237097 | H.M.S. "Falcon" | Able Seaman |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth J. | mother | ||
| James Skye | father |
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Grave in Haslar Royal Naval CemeteryAble Seaman William Skye is buried in Haslar Royal Naval Cemetery, Gosport (image 07/2014).
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy Seamen 1899-1919 | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | DR117137 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Wikipedia | DR117137 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Grave in Haslar Royal Naval Cemetery | DR117137 |
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