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We remember Harold Victor Edwin Vizer
We remember Harold Victor Edwin Vizer
Timeline
Timeline
1897
1897
sibling
Alice
Source:8808795
1897
1900
sibling
Ernest
Source:8808795
1900
1901
location
154 Marine Parade, Brighton
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8808795
April 1901
1910
location
Skinners School, Tunbridge Wells
United Kingdom
school/college address
Source:8808747
1910 - 1911
1912
location
HMS Ganges Training Ship
United Kingdom
military residence address
Source:8808803
June 1912
1915
location
HMS Antrim
United Kingdom
military residence address
Source:8808803
1st January 1915 - 4th July 1915
1916
location
HMS Laforey
United Kingdom
military residence address
Source:8808803
17th May 1916 - 23rd March 1917
1917
service
Royal Navy
Leading Telegraphist
J18237
HMS Laforey
Source:8808750
January 1917
1917
death
Killed in Action
On 23 March 1917, Harold's ship, HMS Laforey struck a mine while escorting merchant ships across the channel. The ship immediately broke in half and sank rapidly. Only 18 of the 77 aboard survived.
Source:8808750
23rd March 1917
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Harold Victor Edwin |
| Initials | HVE |
| Last Name | Vizer |
| Source | 6400267 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 154 Marine Parade, Brighton | United Kingdom | parents address | known April 1901 | |
| HMS Antrim | United Kingdom | military residence address | 1st January 1915 - 4th July 1915 | |
| HMS Ganges Training Ship | United Kingdom | military residence address | known June 1912 | |
| HMS Laforey | United Kingdom | military residence address | 17th May 1916 - 23rd March 1917 | |
| Skinners School, Tunbridge Wells | United Kingdom | school/college address | 1910 - 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | J18237 | HMS Laforey | Leading Telegraphist |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Esther Vizer | mother | ||
| Edwin Bennett Vizer Pharmaceutical Chemist | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alice | sister | 1897 | |
| Ernest | brother | 1900 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1916 | 5'8" |
Media
Media
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HMS GangesHMS Ganges was an on-shore base and training depot for boys located at Harwich, EssexContributed by:
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HMS AntrimUpon mobilisation in mid-1914 HMS Antrim was assigned to the Grand Fleet and spent much of its time patrolling the northern exits from the North Sea.Contributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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Skinners' School Boys Who Served in the First World WarMore about Skinners' School Boys Who Served in the First World War
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Skinners' School Roll of HonourMore about Skinners' School Roll of Honour
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy Seamen 1899-1919 | ||
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Richard106785 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Naval Deaths | Richard106785 | |
| Tunbridge Wells Roll of Honour | Richard106785 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Navy umage WW1 | Richard106785 | |
| Navy Image WW1 | Richard106785 | |
| 1911 Census | Richard106785 | |
| Skinners School Roll of Honour | Richard106785 | |
| Brighton 1900s | Richard106785 | |
| Forces Record | Richard106785 | |
| HMS Laforey | Richard106785 | |
| Skinners School 1900s | Richard106785 | |
| Telegraphy Station 1915 | Richard106785 | |
| 1901 Census | Richard106785 | |
| Marine Parade Brighton | Richard106785 | |
| Naval record | Richard106785 | |
| HMS Ganges | Richard106785 | |
| HMS Antrim | Richard106785 | |
| Badge | Richard106785 |
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