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We remember Edgar Bovis
We remember Edgar Bovis
Timeline
Timeline
1895
service
Royal Navy
J11392
Source:6393427
service
Royal Navy
Able Seaman
J/11392
H.M.S. "Formidable"
Source:7734848
1915
death
Source:7734848
1st January 1915
burial
Kent
United Kingdom
Source:7734848
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Edgar |
| Initials | E |
| Last Name | Bovis |
| Source | 6393427 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | J11392 | ||||
| Royal Navy | J/11392 | H.M.S. "Formidable" | Able Seaman |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clara | mother | ||
| Ernest Bovis | father |
Media
Media
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Side image of WW1 Victory MedalSide image of Victory medal issued to Able Seaman Edgar Bovis.Contributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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HMS Formidable (torpedoed 01/01/1915)More about HMS Formidable (torpedoed 01/01/1915)
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 | Maritime35342 |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Ww1 Victory medal | Alan128984 | |
| Side image of WW1 Victory Medal | Alan128984 |
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