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We remember Walter Spratt
We remember Walter Spratt
Timeline
Timeline
1889
1891
location
Beeson Place, Heath Street, Birmingham
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8609128
1891
1892
sibling
Herbert Spratt
Source:8609130
1892
1895
sibling
Ada Spratt
Source:8609131
1895
1898
sibling
Winifred Spratt
Source:8609133
1898
1900
sibling
Samuel Spratt
Source:8609134
1900
1901
location
Newman Road, Wincobank, Ecclesfield
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8609135
1901
1902
sibling
Fred Spratt
Source:8609138
1902
1904
sibling
Hesley Spratt
Source:8609139
1904
1906
service
Royal Navy
235617
HMS Boscawen III
Source:8621541
22nd January 1906 - 14th March 1906
1909
sibling
May Spratt
Source:8609140
1909
1911
location
12 Matilda Street, Sheffield
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8609141
1911
1913
marriage
May Clayton
Source:8609155
1913 - 1920
1915
service
Royal Navy
F26729
Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve
Source:8574180
March 1915
1917
service
Royal Navy
F26729
HMS President II
Source:8621541
14th March 1917
1924
marriage
Lilian Playford
Source:8609159
1924
1945
employment
Despatcher
Mosers
Source:8574180
January 1945
service
Royal Navy
F26729
HMS Daedalus
Source:8621541
1945
death
Civilian war death
Died in a V2 rocket attack on London.
Borough, London
United Kingdom
Source:8574180
22nd January 1945
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Walter |
| Initials | W |
| Last Name | Spratt |
| Source | 6354186 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Matilda Street, Sheffield | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1911 | |
| Beeson Place, Heath Street, Birmingham | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1891 | |
| Newman Road, Wincobank, Ecclesfield | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | F26729 | Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve | |||
| Royal Navy | F26729 | HMS President II | |||
| Royal Navy | F26729 | HMS Daedalus | |||
| Royal Navy | 235617 | HMS Boscawen III |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Samuel Spratt | father | ||
| Ada Spratt | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Herbert Spratt | brother | 1892 | |
| Ada Spratt | sister | 1895 | |
| Winifred Spratt | sister | 1898 | |
| Samuel Spratt | brother | 1900 | |
| Fred Spratt | brother | 1902 | |
| Hesley Spratt | brother | 1904 | |
| May Spratt | sister | 1909 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| May Clayton | wife | 1913 | |
| Lilian Playford | wife | 1924 |
Media
Communities
Communities
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy Seamen 1899-1919 | ||
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Will72649 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Will72649 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Will72649 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Will72649 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Will72649 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Will72649 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Will72649 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Will72649 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Will72649 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Will72649 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Will72649 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Will72649 | |
| Royal Navy Seamen 1899-1919 Transcription | Will72649 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Will72649 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Will72649 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Bees Review: Brentford Official Matchday Programme vs Hull City 03/11/15 | Will72649 | |
| Ancestry.co.uk | Will72649 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Walter Spratt | Will72649 |
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