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We remember Nelson Higginson
We remember Nelson Higginson
Timeline
Timeline
1894
dates
Age 1
Source:9065448
26th April 1894
1896
service
Royal Navy
Able Seaman
J/17064
H.M. Submarine E.42.
Source:9378595
1919
death
Not War Related
Inquest report dated 10th September 1919 states 'drowned'
Tendring, Essex, England
United Kingdom
Source:9065524
1st September 1919
burial
Essex
United Kingdom
New portion. 2123.
Source:9378599
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Nelson |
| Initials | N |
| Last Name | Higginson |
| Source | 6399095 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | J/17064 | H.M. Submarine E.42. | Able Seaman |
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Nelson HigginsonBuried at Dovercourt Cemetery, Harwich, Essex. Nelsons inquest held on 10th September 1919 reports that he 'drowned'
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1901 censusNelson living in Southampton with his mother Elizabeth, brothers William and Samuel & sister Elizabeth.Contributed by:
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1911 CensusNelson Higginson age 15 at 5 Whites Place, Forton, GosportContributed by:
Catherine125828
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy Seamen 1899-1919 | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Yvonne27542 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission - updated cemetery name | Yvonne27542 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Nelson Higginson | Catherine125828 | |
| 1901 census | Catherine125828 | |
| 1919 | Catherine125828 | |
| Nelson Higginson | Catherine125828 | |
| 1896 | Catherine125828 | |
| 1911 Census | Catherine125828 |
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