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We remember Cecil William Wilton
We remember Cecil William Wilton
Timeline
Timeline
1884
1913
service
Royal Navy
Stoker 1st Class
305949
HMS Warrior
Source:6305508
29th October 1913 - 13th June 1916
1954
death
War Related Sickness
Died of bowel cancer, probably related to swallowing oil. He was in the water amongst oil for a couple of days after being blasted from the engine room into the water.
St Wenn, Cornwall, England
United Kingdom
Source:8589547
4th October 1954
Details
Details
Names
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | 305949 | HMS Warrior | Stoker 1st Class |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clara Aka Kate, Carrie Hosking or Hoskin | mother | ||
| Jesse Wilton | father |
Media
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Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy Seamen 1899-1919 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Cecil William Walton | Stephen27718 |
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