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We remember Ralph Angus Buckingham
We remember Ralph Angus Buckingham
Timeline
Timeline
1895
1915
service
Royal Navy
Able Seaman
J12609
HMS Hampshire
Source:6394643
25th June 1915 - 5th June 1916
1916
service
Royal Navy
Able Seaman
J. 12609. (Po.)
HMS Hampshire
Source:6644902
5th June 1916
1916
death
Killed in Action
Died when HMS Hampshire was sunk.
Source:6394643
5th June 1916
burial
Ralph was lost when his ship, the HMS Hampshire, sunk approximately 1.5 mi off the mainland of Orkney between Brough of Birsay and Marwick Head.
Source:6394643
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Ralph Angus |
| Initials | RA |
| Last Name | Buckingham |
| Source | 6394643 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | J. 12609. (Po.) | HMS Hampshire | Able Seaman | ||
| Royal Navy | J12609 | HMS Hampshire | Able Seaman |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agnes Mary Buckingham nee Shrimpton | mother | ||
| Frederick Thomas Buckingham | father |
Media
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Ralph Angus Buckingham - abt 1911His hatband has the name of HMS Ganges, his first station when joining the navy, so this photo was likely taken in 1911.
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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 | ||
| WW1 Naval Casualties Transcription | Trevor321 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Lewis700 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Lewis700 | |
| Deaths at sea, 1781-1968 Transcription | Lewis700 |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
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| Ralph Angus Buckingham - abt 1911 | Lewis700 |
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