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We remember Robert Percy Martin
We remember Robert Percy Martin
Timeline
Timeline
1895
1901
location
1 Malabar Street,Millwall,London.
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7960667
1901 - 1911
1912
service
Royal Navy
Able Seaman
J16477
HMS Hampshire
Source:7960664
8th March 1912 - 5th June 1916
service
Royal Navy
Able Seaman
J/16477(PO)
Source:7960664
1916
death
Killed in Action
Killed when HMS Hampshire struck a mine and sank off the coast of Orkney Scotland.
On board HMS Hampshire
United Kingdom
Source:7960665
5th June 1916
burial
Orkney
F. 36. Lyness Royal Naval Cemetery,Hoy,Orkney,Scotland.
United Kingdom
Source:7960664
Source:7960665
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Robert Percy |
| Initials | RP |
| Last Name | Martin |
| Source | 6398507 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Malabar Street,Millwall,London. | United Kingdom | parents address | 1901 - 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | J/16477(PO) | Able Seaman | |||
| Royal Navy | J16477 | HMS Hampshire | Able Seaman |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alice Martin | mother | ||
| Walter George Martin | father |
Media
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Able Seaman R.P. MARTINCWGC Headstone for Able Seaman R.P. MARTIN at Lyness Royal Naval Cemetery, Hoy, Orkney.
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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 | ||
| Deaths at sea, 1781-1968 Transcription | MARY2719 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | MARY2719 | |
| WW1 Naval Casualties Transcription | MARY2719 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | MARY2719 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | MARY2719 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | MARY2719 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Able Seaman R.P. MARTIN | Andrew84401 |
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