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We remember William Fawkes
We remember William Fawkes
Timeline
Timeline
1883
service
Royal Navy
303073
Source:6302639
service
Royal Navy
Stoker 1st Class
303073
H.M.S. "Formidable."
Source:8574759
1915
death
Source:8574759
1st January 1915
burial
Dorset
United Kingdom
D. 14/17
Source:8574759
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William |
| Initials | W |
| Last Name | Fawkes |
| Source | 6302639 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | 303073 | ||||
| Royal Navy | 303073 | H.M.S. "Formidable." | Stoker 1st Class |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ann E | mother | ||
| William P Fawkes | father |
Media
Communities
Communities
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HMS Formidable (torpedoed 01/01/1915)More about HMS Formidable (torpedoed 01/01/1915)
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 | Fife3190 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| William Fawkes (Find a Grave) | R58235 | |
| William C Eley (Find a Grave) [Memorial inscription also to William Fawkes] | R58235 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | R58235 |
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We remember William Fawkes
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