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We remember William Edward Barton
We remember William Edward Barton
Timeline
Timeline
1893
1915
service
Royal Navy
Able Seaman
J7512
HMS CORDELIA
Source:6389551
5th January 1915 - 31st March 1917
1919
death
Killed in Action
Died in HM Submarine L55, that was sunk in the Baltic on 4 June 1919
Baltic Sea on board HM Submarine L55
United Kingdom
Source:8628114
4th June 1919
burial
Hampshire
United Kingdom
Screen Wall. "L.55" grave.
Source:8628114
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William Edward |
| Initials | WE |
| Last Name | Barton |
| Source | 6389551 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | J7512 | HMS CORDELIA | Able Seaman |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Barton | father |
Media
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Memorial in GosportAble Seaman William Edward Barton is buried in Haslar Royal Naval Cemetery, Gosport (image 07/2014)
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Memorial in Haslar Royal Naval Cemetery, GosportAble Seaman William Edward Barton is commemorated on the "Memorial to the men of HM Submarine L55, that was sunk in the Baltic on 4 June 1919, who lie buried in this grave"Contributed by:
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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 | Trevor65535 |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Memorial in Gosport | DR117137 | |
| Memorial in Haslar Royal Naval Cemetery, Gosport | DR117137 | |
| Cap tally for HM Submarines | DR117137 |
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