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We remember William Collom
We remember William Collom
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Details
Details
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William |
| Initials | W |
| Last Name | Collom |
| Source | 6305085 |
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100, Wilton St., Stoke, Devonport. | United Kingdom | their own address |
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | 305526 | ||||
| Royal Navy | 305526. (DEV) | HMS Diana | Ship's Corporal 1st Class | ||
| Royal Navy | 305526 | Vivid | Stoker 2nd Class | ||
| Royal Navy | 305526 | Prometheus | Stoker | ||
| Royal Navy | 305526 | Prometheus | Stoker 1st Class | ||
| Royal Navy | 305526 | Vivid II | Acting Leading Stoker | ||
| Royal Navy | 305526 | Indus | Leading Stoker | ||
| Royal Navy | 305526 | Colossus | Petty Officer (Stoker) | ||
| Royal Navy | 305526 | Vivid I | Ship's Corporal 2nd Class | ||
| Royal Navy | 305526 | Diana | Ship's Corporal 1st Class |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Susannah M Collom | wife |
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Grey | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1903-12-11 | 5'4" |
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy Seamen 1899-1919 | ||
| WW1 Naval Casualties Transcription | Rosemary251 |
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