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We remember Francis William Laverack
We remember Francis William Laverack
Timeline
Timeline
1894
1911
dates
Age 16
Source:6988922
1911
1911
employment
Tailor's cutter
United Kingdom
Source:6988922
1911
1911
location
46 Linden Rd, Hunslet, Leeds, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6988922
1911
1911
employment
Watchmaker
Source:6394846
24th July 1911
1911
enlistment
Source:6394846
24th July 1911
1911
service
Royal Navy
Boy 2nd Class
J12812
HMS Ganges II
Source:6394846
24th July 1911
1913
service
Royal Navy
Ordinary Seaman
J12812
HMS Amphion
Source:6394846
2nd April 1913 - 20th February 1914
1914
service
Royal Navy
Able Seaman
J12812
HMS Amphion
Source:6394846
21st February 1914 - 6th August 1914
1914
death
Killed in Action
HMS Amphion sunk by mine explosion in the North Sea
At sea
United Kingdom
Source:6988899
Source:8867922
6th August 1914
burial
Devon
United Kingdom
Panel 1.
Source:8867922
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Francis William |
| Initials | FW |
| Last Name | Laverack |
| Source | 6394846 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46 Linden Rd, Hunslet, Leeds, Yorkshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | J12812 | HMS Ganges II | Boy 2nd Class | ||
| Royal Navy | J12812 | HMS Amphion | Ordinary Seaman | ||
| Royal Navy | J12812 | HMS Amphion | Able Seaman |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ada | mother | ||
| Alfred William Laverack | father |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Brown | Light brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1912 | 5'6" |
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy Seamen 1899-1919 | ||
| Deaths at sea, 1781-1968 Transcription | Neville43057 | |
| WW1 Naval Casualties Transcription | Neville43057 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Neville43057 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Deborah102878 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Centenary memorial card: Francis William Laverack | Deborah102878 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
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| Together We Aspire, Together We Achieve | Deborah102878 |
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