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We remember William Fleetwood Shaw
We remember William Fleetwood Shaw
Timeline
Timeline
1889
1891
location
75 Clive Road, Southsea, Hampshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9418912
5th April 1891
1901
location
Coast Guard Station, Netley, Hampshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9418916
31st March 1901
1905
service
Royal Navy
Boy Artificer
271948
Portsmouth Naval Base (HMS Victory)
Source:6290004
11th July 1905 - 31st December 1905
1911
service
Royal Navy
Engine Room Artificer 4th Class
271948
HMS Superb
Source:6290004
18th February 1911 - 16th October 1912
1911
location
35 Somers Road, Southsea
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9418941
1911
1917
awards
Distinguished Service Medal (DSM)
British Award/Decoration
Source:8633494
1st October 1917
service
Royal Navy
Engine Room Artificer 2nd Class
271948
HM Submarine L55
Source:8633492
location
46, Cleveland Rd., Southsea, Portsmouth.
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8633492
1919
death
Killed in Action
Died in the sinking of HM Submarine L55
Baltic Sea
United Kingdom
Source:8633492
4th June 1919
burial
Hampshire
United Kingdom
Screen Wall. "L.55" grave
Source:8633492
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William Fleetwood |
| Initials | WF |
| Last Name | Shaw |
| Source | 6290004 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35 Somers Road, Southsea | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1911 | |
| 46, Cleveland Rd., Southsea, Portsmouth. | United Kingdom | parents address | ||
| 75 Clive Road, Southsea, Hampshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th April 1891 | |
| Coast Guard Station, Netley, Hampshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | 271948 | HMS Superb | Engine Room Artificer 4th Class | ||
| Royal Navy | 271948 | Portsmouth Naval Base (HMS Victory) | Boy Artificer | ||
| Royal Navy | 271948 | HM Submarine L55 | Engine Room Artificer 2nd Class |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Distinguished Service Medal (DSM) | British Award/Decoration |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eliza Shaw | mother | ||
| William Fleetwood Shaw | father |
Media
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Memorial in Haslar Royal Naval Cemetery, GosportEngine Room Artificer 2nd Class William Fleetwood Shaw is commemorated on the "Memorial to the Men of HM Submarine L55, that was sunk in the Baltic on 4 June 1919, who lie buried in this grave"Contributed by:
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Grave in Haslar Royal Naval CemeteryEngine Room Artificer 2nd Class William Fleetwood Shaw is buried in Haslar Royal Naval Cemetery, Gosport (image 07/2014).Contributed by:
DR117137
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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 | Trevor65535 | |
| WW1 Naval Casualties Transcription | Trevor65535 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Keith1947 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Keith1947 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Keith1947 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Keith1947 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Distinguished Service Medal | Trevor65535 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Aero Club | john14663 | |
| HM Submarines cap tally. | DR117137 | |
| Memorial in Haslar Royal Naval Cemetery, Gosport | DR117137 | |
| Grave in Haslar Royal Naval Cemetery | DR117137 |
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