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We remember John William Bates
We remember John William Bates
Timeline
Timeline
1884
1914
service
Royal Navy
Leading Stoker
302724
HMS Monmouth
Source:8490462
31st October 1914
marriage
Alice
Source:8994126
1914
death
Killed in Action
Battle of Coronel, off the coast of Chile
Source:8490462
1st November 1914
burial
Devon
United Kingdom
Source:8994126
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | John William |
| Initials | JW |
| Last Name | Bates |
| Source | 6302290 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | 302724 | HMS Monmouth | Leading Stoker |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hannah | mother | ||
| William Bates | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alice | wife |
Media
Media
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Communities
Communities
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 | Ann39898 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Battle of Coronel casualty list - HMS Monmouth | Gerry59140 |
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