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We remember Walter Hubert Hawke
We remember Walter Hubert Hawke
Timeline
Timeline
1876
sibling
Frederick C Hawke
Source:9176193
1876
1881
sibling
Arthur Hawke
Source:9176193
1881
1883
sibling
Edwin J Hawke
Source:9176193
1883
1885
sibling
Ernest H Hawke
Source:9176193
1885
1888
sibling
Adah H Hawke
Source:9176193
1888
1890
1891
location
High Street, Hallaton, Leicestershire, England
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9176193
5th April 1891
1894
sibling
Lawrence I Hawke
Source:9176188
1894
1901
dates
Age 11
Source:9176188
31st March 1901
1901
location
Hallaton, Leicestershire, England
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9176188
31st March 1901
1906
employment
Baker's Assistant
United Kingdom
Source:6285428
10th November 1906
1906
service
Royal Navy
Boy 2nd Class
237338
HMS Ganges
Source:6285428
10th November 1906
1907
service
Royal Navy
Boy 1st Class
237738
HMS Ganges
Source:6285428
1st July 1907
1908
service
Royal Navy
Ordinary Seaman
237738
HMS Suffolk
Source:6285428
13th September 1908
1909
service
Royal Navy
Able Seaman
237738
HMS Suffolk
Source:6285428
15th June 1909
1913
service
Royal Navy
Leading Seaman
237738
HMS Forth
Source:6285428
5th December 1913
service
Royal Navy
237738
Source:6285428
1916
death
Killed in Action
Lost with the entire crew when Submarine E24 struck a mine.
At sea, Heligoland Bight
United Kingdom
Source:6285428
27th March 1916
burial
Hallaton, Leicestershire, England
Plymouth, Devon, England
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
11
Source:9176149
Source:9176147
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Walter Hubert |
| Initials | WH |
| Last Name | Hawke |
| Source | 6285428 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hallaton, Leicestershire, England | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| High Street, Hallaton, Leicestershire, England | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th April 1891 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | 237738 | ||||
| Royal Navy | 237738 | HMS Ganges | Boy 1st Class | ||
| Royal Navy | 237738 | HMS Suffolk | Ordinary Seaman | ||
| Royal Navy | 237338 | HMS Ganges | Boy 2nd Class | ||
| Royal Navy | 237738 | HMS Suffolk | Able Seaman | ||
| Royal Navy | 237738 | HMS Forth | Leading 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charles William Hawke | father | ||
| Elizabeth Walkinson | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frederick C Hawke | brother | 1876 | |
| Arthur Hawke | brother | 1881 | |
| Edwin J Hawke | brother | 1883 | |
| Ernest H Hawke | brother | 1885 | |
| Adah H Hawke | sister | 1888 | |
| Lawrence I Hawke | brother | 1894 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fair | Grey | Light Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1908-09-13 | 5'5" |
Media
Media
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Section of Memorial to Submariners, RNSM GosportSection of memorial panel showing names of men lost on E24.
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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 | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Bridget3206 | |
| Leicestershire and Rutland, Soldiers Died 1914-1920 Transcription | Bridget3206 | |
| WW1 Naval Casualties Transcription | Bridget3206 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Bridget3206 | |
| British armed forces and overseas deaths and burials Transcription | Bridget3206 | |
| British armed forces and overseas deaths and burials Transcription | Bridget3206 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Bridget3206 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Bridget3206 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Leicestershire War Memorials Project | Bridget3206 | |
| Naval Medal and Award Rolls | Bridget3206 | |
| Royal Navy Submarine Museum photographs | Bridget3206 | |
| HMS E24 - Wikipedia | Bridget3206 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Section of Memorial to Submariners, RNSM Gosport | Bridget3206 | |
| Unidentified E Class Submarine. Courtesy of NMRN. | Bridget3206 |
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