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We remember Gilbert Oxley
We remember Gilbert Oxley
Timeline
Timeline
1882
1891
sibling
Harry H Oxley
Source:8745577
1891
1891
location
Calder Vale Road, Wakefield, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8745577
1891
1916
location
15 Wentworth Road, Elsecar, Barnsley, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8745580
1916
marriage
Grace Annie
Source:8745578
service
Royal Navy
Engine Room Artificer 1st Class
271718
HMS Vulcan
Source:6289774
1916
death
Killed in Action
Stationed on submarine tender HMS Vulcan. Lost overboard from submarine D6. States "accidentally drowned" on CWGC entry.
At Sea
United Kingdom
Source:8745583
Source:8745578
11th September 1916
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Gilbert |
| Initials | G |
| Last Name | Oxley |
| Source | 6289774 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Wentworth Road, Elsecar, Barnsley, Yorkshire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1916 | |
| Calder Vale Road, Wakefield, Yorkshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1891 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | 271718 | HMS Vulcan | Engine Room Artificer 1st Class |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alathea | mother | ||
| George Oxley | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harry H Oxley | brother | 1891 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grace Annie | wife |
Media
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Snip from Service Records showing deathHandwritten note re Gilbert Oxley's death.
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Linda571
Communities
Communities
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All Barnsley Lives of WW1 - Barnsley War Memorials ProjectMore about All Barnsley Lives of WW1 - Barnsley War Memorials Project
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy Seamen 1899-1919 | ||
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Linda571 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Linda571 | |
| WW1 Naval Casualties Transcription | Linda571 | |
| Deaths at sea, 1781-1968 Transcription | Linda571 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Linda571 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Linda571 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Snip from Service Records showing death | Linda571 |
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