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We remember Robert Merchant
We remember Robert Merchant
Timeline
Timeline
1896
1916
service
Royal Navy
Able Seaman
J.18636. (Dev.)
HMS Defence
Source:7648636
31st May 1916
service
Royal Navy
J18636
Source:6400667
1916
death
Killed in Action
Killed or died as a direct result of enemy action.
Source:7648636
31st May 1916
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Robert |
| Initials | R |
| Last Name | Merchant |
| Source | 6400667 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | J18636 | ||||
| Royal Navy | J.18636. (Dev.) | HMS Defence | Able Seaman |
Media
Communities
Communities
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HMS Defence at the Battle of JutlandMore about HMS Defence at the Battle of Jutland
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KiA and DoW at the Battle of JutlandMore about KiA and DoW at the Battle of Jutland
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy Seamen 1899-1919 | ||
| WW1 Naval Casualties Transcription | Trevor321 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Crest | Trevor321 | |
| HMS Defence | Trevor321 |
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