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We remember Sydney James Abbott
We remember Sydney James Abbott
Timeline
Timeline
1893
1911
enlistment
Devonport
United Kingdom
Source:6393906
13th November 1911
1913
service
Royal Navy
Leading Seaman
J11871
HMS Defence
Source:6393906
2nd February 1913 - 31st May 1916
1916
location
Rose Cottage, King Street, Bude, Devon
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7968568
31st May 1916
employment
Butcher
United Kingdom
Source:6393906
service
Royal Navy
J11871
Source:6393906
1916
death
Killed in Action
at sea
Denmark
Source:7968568
Source:6393906
31st May 1916
burial
Devon
United Kingdom
Source:8583391
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Sydney James |
| Initials | SJ |
| Last Name | Abbott |
| Source | 6393906 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rose Cottage, King Street, Bude, Devon | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st May 1916 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | J11871 | ||||
| Royal Navy | J11871 | HMS Defence | Leading Seaman |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Thomas Abbott | father | ||
| Mary | mother |
Media
Communities
Communities
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HMS Defence at the Battle of JutlandMore about HMS Defence at the Battle of Jutland
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Battle of Jutland KIA - Surnames AMore about Battle of Jutland KIA - Surnames A
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KiA and DoW at the Battle of JutlandMore about KiA and DoW at the Battle of Jutland
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy Seamen 1899-1919 | ||
| WW1 Naval Casualties Transcription | Trevor321 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Peter6648 | |
| Deaths at sea, 1781-1968 Transcription | Peter6648 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Peter6648 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Peter6648 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Peter6648 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| HMS Defence | Trevor321 |
Stories
Stories
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