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We remember James Tilley
We remember James Tilley
Timeline
Timeline
1883
1901
enlistment
United Kingdom
Source:6298411
11th November 1901
1914
service
Royal Navy
Stoker Petty Officer
298831
HMS FORTUNE
Source:6298411
1st January 1914 - 1st June 1916
marriage
Lilian Edith Tilley
Source:8688978
1916
death
Killed in Action
Died when HMS Fortune was sunk during the Battle of Jutland
HMS Fortune
United Kingdom
Source:8688978
1st June 1916
burial
Portsmouth
United Kingdom
Source:8688978
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | James |
| Initials | J |
| Last Name | Tilley |
| Source | 6298411 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | 298831 | HMS FORTUNE | Stoker Petty Officer |
Family
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lilian Edith Tilley | wife |
Media
Media
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PO Stoker James Tilley circa 1905James Tilley aged 22 years whilst serving on HMS Bramble. He was killed on board HMS Fortune, sunk in action in Battle of Jutland.
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PO Stoker James TilleyTaken circa 1905 whilst serving on HMS Bramble. POStoker Tilley was killed on HMS Fortune sunk in action at Battle of Jutland
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Paul93683
Communities
Communities
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HMS Fortune at the Battle of JutlandMore about HMS Fortune 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 | ||
| WW1 Naval Casualties Transcription | Colin86612 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Colin86612 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| James Tilley | Colin86612 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| PO Stoker James Tilley circa 1905 | Paul93683 | |
| PO Stoker James Tilley | Paul93683 |
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