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We remember William Holloway
We remember William Holloway
Timeline
Timeline
1896
1898
sibling
Margaret Grace Holloway
Source:7932007
1898
1901
sibling
Emily Holloway
Source:7932007
1901
1901
location
Thruxton,Andover,Hampshire.
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7932007
1901 - 1911
1903
sibling
John Holloway
Source:7932007
1903
1905
sibling
Hilda Ann Holloway
Source:7932007
1905
1910
sibling
Frank Holloway
Source:7932007
1910
1911
dates
Age 15
Source:7932007
April 1911
1911
employment
Houseboy
Source:7932007
1911
1912
enlistment
Portsmouth
United Kingdom
Source:7932007
29th July 1912
1916
service
Royal Navy
Able Seaman
J19141
HMS Malaya
5th.Battle Squadron.
Source:6401171
28th January 1916 - 31st May 1916
service
Royal Navy
Source:7931682
1916
death
Died of wounds
Wounded and subsequently died onboard Battleship HMS Malaya
Jutland
United Kingdom
Source:7931682
1st June 1916
burial
B. 16. Lyness Royal Naval Cemetery,Hoy,Orkney,Scotland.
Source:7931682
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William |
| Initials | W |
| Last Name | Holloway |
| Source | 6401171 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thruxton,Andover,Hampshire. | United Kingdom | parents address | 1901 - 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | |||||
| Royal Navy | J19141 | HMS Malaya | 5th.Battle Squadron. | Able Seaman |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Margaret Holloway | mother | ||
| Samuel Holloway | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Margaret Grace Holloway | sister | 1898 | |
| Emily Holloway | sister | 1901 | |
| John Holloway | brother | 1903 | |
| Hilda Ann Holloway | sister | 1905 | |
| Frank Holloway | brother | 1910 |
Media
Media
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Communities
Communities
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HMS Malaya at the Battle of JutlandMore about HMS Malaya at the Battle of Jutland
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Battle of Jutland Burials - Lyness Royal Naval CemeteryMore about Battle of Jutland Burials - Lyness Royal Naval Cemetery
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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 | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | MARY2719 | |
| Deaths at sea, 1781-1968 Transcription | MARY2719 | |
| WW1 Naval Casualties Transcription | MARY2719 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | MARY2719 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | MARY2719 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | MARY2719 | |
| British Royal Navy & Royal Marines, Battle of Jutland 1916 servicemen Transcription | Ann66821 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Casualty List for HMS Malaya at the Battle of Jutland | Gerry59140 |
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