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We remember William Edward Spong
We remember William Edward Spong
Timeline
Timeline
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Details
Details
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William Edward |
| Initials | WE |
| Last Name | Spong |
| Source | 6396240 |
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46 Lydden Grove, Wandsworth, London | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1911 |
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | J14207 | HMS Ganges | Boy 2nd Class | ||
| Royal Navy | J14207 | HMS Ganges | Boy 1st Class | ||
| Royal Navy | J14207 | HMS Black Prince | Ordinary Seaman | ||
| Royal Navy | J14207 | HMS Black Prince | Able Seaman | ||
| Royal Navy | J14207 | HMS Fearless | Able Seaman |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annie | mother | ||
| William Spong | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robert William Spong | brother | 1899 | |
| Arthur Spong | brother | 1901 | |
| Annie Mary Spong | sister | 1904 |
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy Seamen 1899-1919 | ||
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Trevor65535 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Trevor65535 |
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