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We remember Albert Charles Elmer
We remember Albert Charles Elmer
Timeline
Timeline
1895
1912
employment
Farm Labourer
Unknown
Little Cornard, Suffolk, England
United Kingdom
Source:8592605
24th September 1912
1912
enlistment
Chatham, Kent, England
United Kingdom
Source:8592605
24th September 1912
1917
dates
Age 21
Source:8071067
17th October 1917
1917
service
Royal Navy
J.20233 (Ch)
Source:8071067
17th October 1917
service
Royal Navy
J20233
Source:6402263
service
Royal Navy
Able Seaman
HMS Mary Rose
Source:8071067
1917
death
Elmer's was one of the few bodies recovered for burial. He may have been wounded and rescued by the trawler Elise, and died en route to Lerwick.
Source:8071067
17th October 1917
burial
Lerwick New Cemetery, Shetland
Source:8071067
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Albert Charles |
| Initials | AC |
| Last Name | Elmer |
| Source | 6402263 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | J20233 | ||||
| Royal Navy | HMS Mary Rose | Able Seaman | |||
| Royal Navy | J.20233 (Ch) |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alice Elmer | mother | ||
| Harry Elmer | father |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fair | Blue | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1912-09-24 | 5'5" |
Media
Media
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Communities
Communities
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HMS Mary Rose, Action off LerwickMore about HMS Mary Rose, Action off Lerwick
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HMS Mary Rose at the Battle of JutlandMore about HMS Mary Rose 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 | Kristen1288 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| UK, Royal Navy Registers of Seamen's Services, 1900-1928 | Sue81311 |
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