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We remember George Durham
We remember George Durham
Timeline
Timeline
1879
1901
enlistment
United Kingdom
Source:6288430
25th February 1901
1902
marriage
Melinda Durham
Source:8672979
1902
1911
location
HMS Crescent
United Kingdom
military residence address
Source:8672998
2nd April 1911
1913
service
Royal Navy
CERA 2c
270375
HMS Defence
Source:6288430
2nd September 1913 - 31st May 1916
1916
location
27 Edgar Terrace Plymouth
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8672979
31st May 1916
1916
death
Killed in Action
Died when HMS Defence was sunk during the Battle of Jutland
HMS Defence
United Kingdom
Source:8672979
31st May 1916
burial
Plymouth
United Kingdom
Source:8672979
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | George |
| Initials | G |
| Last Name | Durham |
| Source | 6288430 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Edgar Terrace Plymouth | United Kingdom | their own address | 31st May 1916 | |
| HMS Crescent | United Kingdom | military residence address | 2nd April 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | 270375 | HMS Defence | CERA 2c |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Durham | mother | ||
| John Durham | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melinda Durham | wife | 1902 |
Media
Communities
Communities
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HMS Defence at the Battle of JutlandMore about HMS Defence at the Battle of Jutland
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KiA and DoW at the Battle of JutlandMore about KiA and DoW at the Battle of Jutland
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 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Colin86612 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Colin86612 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Colin86612 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| George Durham | Colin86612 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| HMS Defence | Trevor321 |
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