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We remember William Hodgson
We remember William Hodgson
Timeline
Timeline
1888
1891
sibling
Elizabeth
Source:7617455
1891
1899
sibling
James
Source:7617410
1899
1901
location
2 Southern Row Terrace, Llangunnor, Carmarthenshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7617455
1901
1907
employment
Indoor Porter
Source:6317622
1907
1907
service
Royal Navy
347770
Source:6317622
1907
1907
enlistment
Devonport
United Kingdom
Source:6317622
23rd July 1907
1911
location
12 Railway Terrace, Porthcawl
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7617410
1911
1913
location
21, George Street, Porthcawl
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7617418
1913
1914
service
Royal Navy
Leading Cooks Mate
347770
HMS Goliath
Source:7617429
30th July 1914 - 13th May 1915
1915
death
Killed in Action
HMS Goliath was struck by three torpedoes from the Turkish torpedo boat the Muavenet-i-Milliye,
commanded by German Lt Commander Firle.
Dardanelles
Turkey
Source:7609162
Source:7617418
Source:7617419
13th May 1915
burial
Plymouth
United Kingdom
Panel 7
Source:7617419
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William |
| Initials | W |
| Last Name | Hodgson |
| Source | 6317622 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Railway Terrace, Porthcawl | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1911 | |
| 2 Southern Row Terrace, Llangunnor, Carmarthenshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 | |
| 21, George Street, Porthcawl | United Kingdom | parents address | 1913 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | 347770 | ||||
| Royal Navy | 347770 | HMS Goliath | Leading Cooks Mate |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Hodgson | father | ||
| Harriet | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| James | brother | 1899 | |
| Elizabeth | sister | 1891 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
Media
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Porthcawl War Memorial.Name inscribed on the Porthcawl War Memorial at All Saints Church, Porthcawl, Bridgend CB, Wales.Contributed by:
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War Memorial at Newton Church.Name inscribed an the brass plate War Memorial at Newton Nottage, St John the Baptist, Newton, Porthcawl, Bridgend CB, Wales.Contributed by:
Clive18814
Communities
Communities
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 | Ceri35506 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Selena49658 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Porthcawl museum website | Selena49658 | |
| War graves photographic project website | Selena49658 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| HMS Goliath | Selena49658 | |
| Plymouth memorial | Selena49658 | |
| William's memorial | Selena49658 | |
| Porthcawl War Memorial. | Clive18814 | |
| War Memorial at Newton Church. | Clive18814 |
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