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We remember William Josiah Badger
We remember William Josiah Badger
Timeline
Timeline
1883
1916
service
Royal Navy
Mechanician
302919
HMS Invincible
Source:8482368
31st May 1916
marriage
Dorcas May
Source:8482368
1916
death
Killed in Action
Killed in action during Battle of Jutland when Invincible was hit.
off Jutland
Denmark
Source:8482368
31st May 1916
burial
Hampshire
United Kingdom
Panel 15
Source:8482368
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William Josiah |
| Initials | WJ |
| Last Name | Badger |
| Source | 6302485 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | 302919 | HMS Invincible | Mechanician |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agnes | mother | ||
| Josiah Badger | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dorcas May | wife |
Media
Media
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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 | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Jane42722 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| HMS INVINCIBLE Casualty list | Gerry59140 |
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