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We remember Wesley Walter Cann
We remember Wesley Walter Cann
Timeline
Timeline
1888
1915
service
Royal Navy
Leading Stoker
311047
HMS Defence
Source:6310598
24th June 1915 - 31st May 1916
1916
location
2 Grosvenor Street, Canton, Cardiff
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8633678
June 1916
1916
location
Wells Street, Barnstaple, Devon
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8633679
June 1916
marriage
Maud Louisa
Source:8633678
service
Royal Navy
311047
Source:6310598
1916
death
Killed in Action
HMS Defence at Battle of Jutland
Denmark
Source:8633678
31st May 1916
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Wesley Walter |
| Initials | WW |
| Last Name | Cann |
| Source | 6310598 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Grosvenor Street, Canton, Cardiff | United Kingdom | their own address | known June 1916 | |
| Wells Street, Barnstaple, Devon | United Kingdom | parents address | known June 1916 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | 311047 | ||||
| Royal Navy | 311047 | HMS Defence | Leading Stoker |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| W B A Cann | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maud Louisa | wife |
Media
Media
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UK Commonwealth War Graves 1914-21 and 1939-1947Entry for Wesley Walter CannContributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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HMS Defence at the Battle of JutlandMore about HMS Defence 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 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| HMS Defence | Trevor321 | |
| UK Commonwealth War Graves 1914-21 and 1939-1947 | Maggie85957 | |
| Western Times 16 June 1916 p7 | Maggie85957 |
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