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We remember Harry Victor Fowler
We remember Harry Victor Fowler
Timeline
Timeline
1897
1901
dates
Age 3
Source:8635004
1901
1911
dates
Age 13
Source:8635007
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
Farm Boy
Hardway, South Brewham, Somserset
United Kingdom
Source:8635007
2nd April 1911
1911
location
Moss Cottage, Hardway, South Brewham, Somerset
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8635007
2nd April 1911
1911
location
Moss Cottage, Hardway, South Brewham
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8635007
2nd April 1911
1917
dates
Age 20
Source:8635005
18th November 1917
1917
service
Royal Navy
Able Seaman
HMS Candytuft
Source:8639443
18th November 1917
1917
location
Rose Cottage, The Hardway, South Brewham, Somerset
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8639443
18th November 1917
service
Royal Navy
J20343
Source:6402373
1917
death
Killed in Action
At sea, engaged in action aboard HMS Candytuft.
Source:6402373
18th November 1917
burial
Plymouth, Devon
United Kingdom
21
Source:8635005
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Harry Victor |
| Initials | HV |
| Last Name | Fowler |
| Source | 6402373 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moss Cottage, Hardway, South Brewham, Somerset | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| Moss Cottage, Hardway, South Brewham | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| Rose Cottage, The Hardway, South Brewham, Somerset | United Kingdom | parents address | known 18th November 1917 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | J20343 | ||||
| Royal Navy | HMS Candytuft | Able Seaman |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uriah Fowler | father | ||
| Emily | mother |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Grey | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-05-28 | 5'5" |
Media
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Brewham School Photo Nov 1902This photo shows the teachers and pupils of Brewham Village School in November 1902
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Fowler H VHarry's name can just be seen heading the list of names on this panel of the Brewham War Memorial.
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Harry Fowler's baptism entryAn extract from the Brewham parish registers of Harry Fowlers baptism, which he shared with his brother Reginald.Contributed by:
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The Village SchoolBrewham village school closed in 1966 and is now the village hall. This is where Harry would have attended school until he was 12.Contributed by:
Nicola80499
Communities
Communities
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HMS Temeraire at the Battle of JutlandMore about HMS Temeraire at the Battle of Jutland
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Somerset Soldiers Mentioned in DispatchesMore about Somerset Soldiers Mentioned in Dispatches
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy Seamen 1899-1919 | ||
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Nicola80499 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Nicola80499 | |
| Deaths at sea, 1781-1968 Transcription | Nicola80499 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Nicola80499 | |
| WW1 Naval Casualties Transcription | Nicola80499 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Nicola80499 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Brewham School Photo Nov 1902 | Nicola80499 | |
| Fowler H V | Nicola80499 | |
| Harry Fowler's baptism entry | Nicola80499 | |
| The Village School | Nicola80499 |
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