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We remember Leonard Tambling
We remember Leonard Tambling
Timeline
Timeline
1886
1891
dates
Age 4
Source:9401816
5th April 1891
1891
location
Treleaven's Lane, St Austell, Cornwall
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9401816
5th April 1891
1901
dates
Age 15
Source:9401822
31st March 1901
1901
employment
Waggoner
St Austell, Cornwall
United Kingdom
Source:9401822
31st March 1901
1901
location
Slades, Tregeussey, St Austell, Cornwall
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9401822
31st March 1901
1904
enlistment
Devonport, Devon
United Kingdom
Source:9401835
5th January 1904
1904
service
Royal Navy
305790
Various HM Ships and Establishments
Source:9401835
5th January 1904 - 1st November 1914
1911
dates
Age 25
Source:9401844
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
Stoker
Royal Navy
Plymouth, Devon
United Kingdom
Source:9401844
2nd April 1911
1911
location
98 Grenville Rd, St Judes, Plymouth
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9401844
2nd April 1911
1912
marriage
Minnie Rosa Stuart
Source:9401849
26th December 1912 - 1st November 1914
1914
children
Kathleen A L Tambling
Source:9401866
January 1914
1914
service
Royal Navy
Mechanician
305790
HMS Monmouth
Source:8518167
31st October 1914
1914
location
6 Florence Place, Princerock, Plymouth
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9401853
1st November 1914
1914
death
Killed in Action
Battle of Coronel, off the coast of Chile
HMS Monmouth
Chile
Source:8518167
Source:9401853
1st November 1914
1915
children
Lenna R A Tambling
Source:9401867
April 1915
burial
Plymouth Hoe
United Kingdom
Source:9401860
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Leonard |
| Initials | L |
| Last Name | Tambling |
| Source | 6305349 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Florence Place, Princerock, Plymouth | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1st November 1914 | |
| 98 Grenville Rd, St Judes, Plymouth | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| Slades, Tregeussey, St Austell, Cornwall | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| Treleaven's Lane, St Austell, Cornwall | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th April 1891 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | 305790 | HMS Monmouth | Mechanician | ||
| Royal Navy | 305790 | Various HM Ships and Establishments |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kathleen A L Tambling | daughter | January 1914 | |
| Lenna R A Tambling | daughter | April 1915 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth S Tambling | mother | ||
| George Tambling | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minnie Rosa Stuart | wife | 26th December 1912 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Bro | Bro |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1904-01-05 | 5'5" |
Media
Media
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy Seamen 1899-1919 | ||
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Anne131543 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Anne131543 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Battle of Coronel casualty list - HMS Monmouth | Gerry59140 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Memorial | Michelle75308 | |
| Memorial | Michelle75308 | |
| Leonard Tambling | Michelle75308 | |
| Leonard Tambling | Michelle75308 | |
| Leonard Tambling | Michelle75308 | |
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| Leonard Tambling | Michelle75308 | |
| Leonard Tambling | Michelle75308 | |
| Leonard Tambling | Michelle75308 | |
| Leonard Tambling | Michelle75308 | |
| Leonard Tambling | Michelle75308 | |
| Leonard Tambling | Michelle75308 |
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