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We remember Burton Smith
We remember Burton Smith
Timeline
Timeline
1881
sibling
Elenor Smith
Source:9043644
1881
1883
sibling
William Smith
Source:9043644
1883
1887
sibling
Maud E. Smith
Source:9043646
1887
1888
1890
sibling
Alfred Smith
Source:9043644
1890
1891
dates
Age 3
Source:9043644
5th April 1891
1891
location
17. Hibernia Street. Ramsgate, Kent
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9043644
5th April 1891
1892
sibling
Ada Smith
Source:9043646
1892
1894
sibling
Ethel Smith
Source:9043646
1894
1896
sibling
Ernest Smith
Source:9043646
1896
1901
dates
Age 13
Source:9043646
31st March 1901
1901
location
34. Hibernia Street. Ramsgate, Kent
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9043646
31st March 1901
1908
employment
Butcher
United Kingdom
Source:9043650
17th December 1908
1911
dates
Age 22
Source:9043648
2nd April 1911
1911
service
Royal Navy
Telegraphist
366270
H.M.S. Bacchante
Source:9043648
2nd April 1911
1914
service
Royal Navy
Leading Telegraphist
366270
H.M.S. Patrol
Source:9043650
24th January 1914 - 9th November 1915
1915
service
Royal Navy
Leading Telegraphist
6226636
H.M.S. Wallington
Source:9043650
10th November 1915 - 21st December 1915
1915
service
Royal Navy
Leading Telegraphist
6226636
H.M.S. Pembroke I
Source:9043650
22nd December 1915 - 22nd March 1916
1916
service
Royal Navy
Petty Officer Telegraphist
6226636
HMS Abdiel
Source:9541069
23rd March 1916 - 8th August 1917
1917
service
Royal Navy
Petty Officer Telegraphist
6226636
H.M.S. Victory I
Source:9043650
9th August 1917 - 23rd October 1917
1917
service
Royal Navy
Petty Officer Telegraphist
6226636
H.M.S. Queen Elizabeth
Source:9043650
24th October 1917 - 25th October 1917
1917
service
Royal Navy
Petty Officer Telegraphist
6226636
H.M.S. Blake
Source:9043650
26th October 1917 - 6th February 1918
1919
marriage
Dorothy G. Farmer
Source:9541071
1919
1962
dates
Age 74
Source:9541074
1962
1962
death
Norwich, Norfolk
United Kingdom
Source:9541074
1962
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Burton |
| Initials | B |
| Last Name | Smith |
| Source | 6327288 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17. Hibernia Street. Ramsgate, Kent | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th April 1891 | |
| 34. Hibernia Street. Ramsgate, Kent | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | 366270 | H.M.S. Bacchante | Telegraphist | ||
| Royal Navy | 366270 | H.M.S. Patrol | Leading Telegraphist | ||
| Royal Navy | 6226636 | H.M.S. Wallington | Leading Telegraphist | ||
| Royal Navy | 6226636 | H.M.S. Pembroke I | Leading Telegraphist | ||
| Royal Navy | 6226636 | H.M.S. Victory I | Petty Officer Telegraphist | ||
| Royal Navy | 6226636 | H.M.S. Queen Elizabeth | Petty Officer Telegraphist | ||
| Royal Navy | 6226636 | H.M.S. Blake | Petty Officer Telegraphist | ||
| Royal Navy | 6226636 | HMS Abdiel | Petty Officer Telegraphist |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burton G. Smith | father | ||
| Pheobe Purnell | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elenor Smith | sister | 1881 | |
| William Smith | brother | 1883 | |
| Alfred Smith | brother | 1890 | |
| Ada Smith | sister | 1892 | |
| Ethel Smith | sister | 1894 | |
| Ernest Smith | brother | 1896 | |
| Maud E. Smith | sister | 1887 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dorothy G. Farmer | wife | 1919 |
Media
Communities
Communities
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HMS Abdiel at the Battle of JutlandMore about HMS Abdiel at the Battle of Jutland
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy Seamen 1899-1919 | ||
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Terry7885 | |
| British Royal Navy & Royal Marines, Battle of Jutland 1916 servicemen Transcription | Terry7885 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | Terry7885 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Terry7885 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Ramsgate Royal Harbour | Terry7885 | |
| Service Record | Terry7885 |
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