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We remember Arthur Alderton
We remember Arthur Alderton
Timeline
Timeline
1872
1914
service
Royal Navy
Armourer's Mate
342982
HMS Good Hope
Source:7964072
31st October 1914
marriage
Ellen
Source:8924689
1914
death
Killed in Action
Battle of Coronel, off the coast of Chile
Source:7964072
1st November 1914
burial
Hampshire
United Kingdom
Source:8924689
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Arthur |
| Initials | A |
| Last Name | Alderton |
| Source | 6312841 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | 342982 | HMS Good Hope | Armourer's Mate |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harriett | mother | ||
| Archibald Henry Alderton | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ellen | wife |
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Communities
Communities
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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 | Ann39898 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Battle of Coronel casualty list - HMS Good Hope | Gerry59140 |
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