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We remember William Ernest Groves
We remember William Ernest Groves
Timeline
Timeline
1897
1901
location
23 & 37 Knowlsey Road,Battersea,London.
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7944269
1901 - 1911
1912
service
Royal Navy
Able Seaman
J20434
HMS Hampshire
Source:7943443
16th September 1912 - 5th June 1916
1915
service
Royal Navy
Able Seaman
J/20434(PO)
HMS Hampshire
Source:7943440
30th September 1915 - 5th June 1916
1916
death
One of 643 killed when HIS Hampshire sank having struck a mine off the coast of Orkney.
At Sea
United Kingdom
Source:7943440
5th June 1916
burial
Orkney
F. 39. Lyness Royal Naval Cemetery,Hoy,Orkney,Scotland.
United Kingdom
Source:7943440
Source:6402464
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William Ernest |
| Initials | WE |
| Last Name | Groves |
| Source | 6402464 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 & 37 Knowlsey Road,Battersea,London. | United Kingdom | parents address | 1901 - 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | J20434 | HMS Hampshire | Able Seaman | ||
| Royal Navy | J/20434(PO) | HMS Hampshire | Able Seaman |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lydia Groves | mother | ||
| William Groves | father |
Media
Media
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Able Seaman W.E. GROVESCWGC Headstone for Able Seaman W.E. GROVES at Lyness Royal Naval Cemetery, Hoy, Orkney.
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Communities
Communities
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The sinking of HMS Hampshire - 5 June 1916More about The sinking of HMS Hampshire - 5 June 1916
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HMS Hampshire at the Battle of JutlandMore about HMS Hampshire at the Battle of Jutland
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HMS "Hampshire" - Crewmembers lost 5 June 1916More about HMS "Hampshire" - Crewmembers lost 5 June 1916
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 | |
| WW1 Naval Casualties Transcription | MARY2719 | |
| Deaths at sea, 1781-1968 Transcription | MARY2719 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | MARY2719 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | MARY2719 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | MARY2719 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | Peter34996 | |
| Able Seaman W.E. GROVES | Andrew84401 |
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