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We remember George Frederick Martin
We remember George Frederick Martin
Timeline
Timeline
1886
service
Royal Navy
Ship's Cook
347295
HMS Hampshire
Source:8571987
location
Gosport, Hampshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8571987
1916
death
Killed in Action
When his ship was sunk by a mine. Lord Kitchener was killed in the same sinking.
about 1.5 miles off Orkney mainland
United Kingdom
Source:8571987
5th June 1916
burial
Portsmouth, Hampshire
United Kingdom
Panel 21
Source:8571987
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | George Frederick |
| Initials | GF |
| Last Name | Martin |
| Source | 6317147 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gosport, Hampshire | United Kingdom | parents address |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | 347295 | HMS Hampshire | Ship's Cook |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ellen | mother | ||
| George Martin | father |
Media
Media
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War memorial featuring MartinSt Mary's Roman Catholic Church, Gosport, Hampshire
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Edward43379
Communities
Communities
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The sinking of HMS Hampshire - 5 June 1916More about The sinking of HMS Hampshire - 5 June 1916
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HMS Hampshire at the Battle of JutlandMore about HMS Hampshire at the Battle of Jutland
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HMS "Hampshire" - Crewmembers lost 5 June 1916More about HMS "Hampshire" - Crewmembers lost 5 June 1916
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 | Edward43379 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| War memorial featuring Martin | Edward43379 |
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