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We remember John Shanks
We remember John Shanks
Timeline
Timeline
1875
1891
1900
1914
1916
Details
Details
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | John |
| Initials | J |
| Last Name | Shanks |
| Source | 6288248 |
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46 Pains Road Southsea Portsmouth Hampshire | United Kingdom | their own address | ||
| Maudslie Place Govan Lanarkshire | United Kingdom | parents address | 1891 |
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | 270194 | HMS Hampshire | Chief Engine Room Artificer 2nd Class |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Shank | father | ||
| Annie | mother |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minnie Shank | wife |
Media
Media
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Communities
Communities
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The sinking of HMS Hampshire - 5 June 1916More about The sinking of HMS Hampshire - 5 June 1916
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HMS Hampshire at the Battle of JutlandMore about HMS Hampshire at the Battle of Jutland
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HMS "Hampshire" - Crewmembers lost 5 June 1916More about HMS "Hampshire" - Crewmembers lost 5 June 1916
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 | Colin86612 | |
| WW1 Naval Casualties Transcription | Colin86612 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Colin86612 | |
| Deaths at sea, 1781-1968 Transcription | Colin86612 |
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