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We remember Thomas Percy Groves
We remember Thomas Percy Groves
Timeline
Timeline
1892
1910
service
Royal Navy
Able Seaman
J8803
HMS Hampshire
Source:7944228
23rd June 1910 - 5th June 1916
1911
location
At Sea aboard HMS Prince George.
United Kingdom
military residence address
Source:6390841
1911
1916
death
Killed in Action
Killed when HMS Hampshire hit a mine off the coast of Orkney.
At Sea
United Kingdom
Source:6390841
Source:7944229
5th June 1916
burial
Hampshire
At Sea. 13. Portsmouth Naval Memorial,Portsmouth,Hampshire.
United Kingdom
Source:7944227
Source:6390841
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Thomas Percy |
| Initials | TP |
| Last Name | Groves |
| Source | 6390841 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| At Sea aboard HMS Prince George. | United Kingdom | military residence address | 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | J8803 | HMS Hampshire | Able Seaman |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emily Groves | mother | ||
| Thomas Groves | father |
Media
Communities
Communities
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The sinking of HMS Hampshire - 5 June 1916More about The sinking of HMS Hampshire - 5 June 1916
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HMS Hampshire at the Battle of JutlandMore about HMS Hampshire at the Battle of Jutland
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HMS "Hampshire" - Crewmembers lost 5 June 1916More about HMS "Hampshire" - Crewmembers lost 5 June 1916
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 | MARY2719 | |
| WW1 Naval Casualties Transcription | MARY2719 | |
| Deaths at sea, 1781-1968 Transcription | MARY2719 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | MARY2719 | |
| 1881 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | MARY2719 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | Peter34996 |
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