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We remember Morris Blok
We remember Morris Blok
Timeline
Timeline
1874
sibling
Kate Block
Source:6972450
1874
1877
sibling
Israel Block
Source:6972450
1877
1880
sibling
Abraham Block
Source:6972450
1880
1883
sibling
Sarah Block
Source:6972450
1883
1884
1884
employment
Errand Boy At Printers
Source:6972452
1884
1887
sibling
Leah Block
Source:6972450
1887
1891
location
Wentworth Street, Whitechapel, London
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6972450
1891
1892
sibling
Betsy Block
Source:6972452
1892
1902
enlistment
Chatham
United Kingdom
Source:6301413
21st October 1902
1916
appointments
Stoker 1st
Source:6972448
1916
1916
service
Royal Navy
Stoker 1st Class
301844
HMS Negro
Source:8907612
21st December 1916
1916
death
Killed in Action
The HMS Negro was Lost in a collision with Hoste during very bad weather in the North Sea.
Source:6972448
Source:6972480
21st December 1916
burial
Chatham Kent
United Kingdom
Panel Reference: 17.
Source:8907612
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Morris |
| Initials | M |
| Last Name | Blok |
| Source | 6301413 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wentworth Street, Whitechapel, London | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1891 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | 301844 | HMS Negro | Stoker 1st Class |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annie Block | mother | ||
| Nathan Block | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kate Block | sister | 1874 | |
| Israel Block | brother | 1877 | |
| Abraham Block | brother | 1880 | |
| Sarah Block | sister | 1883 | |
| Leah Block | sister | 1887 | |
| Betsy Block | sister | 1892 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Brown | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1902 | 5'3" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish |
Media
Media
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Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy Seamen 1899-1919 | ||
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Tamar22626 | |
| WW1 Naval Casualties Transcription | Tamar22626 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Tamar22626 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Tamar22626 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Jonathan101862 | |
| Deaths at sea, 1781-1968 Transcription | Jonathan101862 | |
| British Jewry Book of Honour, 1914-1920 Transcription | Jonathan101862 | |
| British Jewry Book of Honour, 1914-1920 Transcription | Jonathan101862 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| List of Naval Losses | Tamar22626 | |
| CWGC | Tamar22626 | |
| Jewish War Graves | Tamar22626 |
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