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We remember George Henry Holdaway
We remember George Henry Holdaway
Timeline
Timeline
1897
1914
service
Royal Navy
Boy 1st Class
J20336
HMS Monmouth
Source:8505479
31st October 1914
1914
death
Killed in Action
Battle of Coronel, off the coast of Chile
Source:8505479
1st November 1914
burial
Devon
United Kingdom
Source:9240741
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | George Henry |
| Initials | GH |
| Last Name | Holdaway |
| Source | 6402366 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | J20336 | HMS Monmouth | Boy 1st Class |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harriet | mother | ||
| Henry Walter Holdaway | father |
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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 | Ann39898 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Battle of Coronel casualty list - HMS Monmouth | Gerry59140 |
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