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We remember William Henry Harding
We remember William Henry Harding
Timeline
Timeline
1892
sibling
Chas Fred Harding
Source:8521011
1892
1893
1895
sibling
Thomas Sidney Harding
Source:8521010
1895
1898
sibling
Lily Harding
Source:8521011
1898
1900
sibling
Frank Harding
Source:8521011
1900
1901
location
Coventry Road, Yardley, Worcestershire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8521011
31st March 1901
1906
sibling
Albert Harding
Source:8521010
1906
1911
location
H.M.S. St George, Clee Great Grimsby, Lincolnshire
United Kingdom
military residence address
Source:8521020
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
Butcher's assistant
Source:6385914
4th May 1911
1911
service
Royal Navy
Leading Seaman
J3871
HMS Vanguard
Source:6385914
4th May 1911 - 9th July 1917
1915
service
Royal Navy
Able Seaman
J3871
HMS Vanguard
Source:6385914
24th June 1915 - 31st December 1916
1917
dates
Age 24
Source:8486702
9th July 1917
1917
death
Killed in Action
Killed in explosion of HMS Vanguard.
Scapa Flow
United Kingdom
Source:8486702
9th July 1917
burial
Kent
United Kingdom
Panel 21
Source:8486702
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William Henry |
| Initials | WH |
| Last Name | Harding |
| Source | 6385914 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coventry Road, Yardley, Worcestershire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| H.M.S. St George, Clee Great Grimsby, Lincolnshire | United Kingdom | military residence address | known 2nd April 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | J3871 | HMS Vanguard | Leading Seaman | ||
| Royal Navy | J3871 | HMS Vanguard | Able Seaman |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Harding | father | ||
| Effie Lavinia Harding | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chas Fred Harding | brother | 1892 | |
| Lily Harding | sister | 1898 | |
| Frank Harding | brother | 1900 | |
| Albert Harding | brother | 1906 | |
| Thomas Sidney Harding | brother | 1895 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Blue | Dark Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
Media
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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 | Jane42722 | |
| WW1 Naval Casualties Transcription | Sharon36563 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Sharon36563 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Sharon36563 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Sharon36563 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| HMS Vanguard | Sharon36563 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| WW1 Memorial | Sharon36563 |
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