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We remember Frederick Henry Bessant
We remember Frederick Henry Bessant
Timeline
Timeline
1881
1911
marriage
Harriet Emma Sheppard
Source:9104413
1911
1916
service
Royal Navy
Stoker Petty Officer
294669
HMS Queen Mary
Source:6294255
23rd March 1916 - 31st May 1916
1916
death
Killed in Action
HMS Queen Mary at the Battle of Jutland
Source:8587559
Source:6294255
31st May 1916
burial
Hampshire
United Kingdom
Source:8587559
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Frederick Henry |
| Initials | FH |
| Last Name | Bessant |
| Source | 6294255 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | 294669 | HMS Queen Mary | Stoker Petty Officer |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frederick Bessant | father | ||
| Eliza | mother |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harriet Emma Sheppard | wife | 1911 |
Media
Media
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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 | Trevor321 | |
| WW1 Naval Casualties Transcription | Trevor321 | |
| 1881 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Ann39898 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | Ann39898 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| HMS Queen Mary | Trevor321 | |
| Frederick Henry Bessant | Stephen27718 |
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