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We remember William Russell Wheeler
We remember William Russell Wheeler
Timeline
Timeline
1897
1914
service
Royal Navy
Boy 1st Class
J20385
HMS BULWARK
Source:8543006
25th November 1914
1914
death
HMS Bulwark lost from internal explosion while moored off Sheerness
Source:8543006
26th November 1914
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William Russell |
| Initials | WR |
| Last Name | Wheeler |
| Source | 6402415 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | J20385 | HMS BULWARK | Boy 1st Class |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Henry Wheeler | father | ||
| Martha Pike | mother |
Media
Communities
Communities
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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 | Gerry59140 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Andrew13060 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Andrew13060 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Andrew13060 | |
| WW1 Naval Casualties Transcription | Andrew13060 | |
| Deaths at sea, 1781-1968 Transcription | Andrew13060 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| HMS BULWARK Casualty list | Gerry59140 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| WR Wheeler | Andrew13060 |
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