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We remember William Edward Waite
We remember William Edward Waite
Timeline
Timeline
1885
1916
service
Royal Navy
Engine Room Artificer 2nd Class
272176
HMS INVINCIBLE
Source:8574158
30th May 1916
1916
death
Killed in Action
HMS INVINCIBLE suffered magazine explosion during the Battle of Jutland. There were only 6 survivors out of a crew of over a thousand.
Source:8574158
31st May 1916
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William Edward |
| Initials | WE |
| Last Name | Waite |
| Source | 6290231 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | 272176 | HMS INVINCIBLE | Engine Room Artificer 2nd Class |
Media
Media
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IoW County Press 10 June 1916Report of death, H.M.S. Invincible, Battle of Jutland
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Communities
Communities
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HMS Invincible at the Battle of JutlandMore about HMS Invincible 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 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| HMS INVINCIBLE Casualty list | Gerry59140 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| IoW County Press 10 June 1916 | Geoffrey575 |
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