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We remember William Leonard Wheeler
We remember William Leonard Wheeler
Timeline
Timeline
1896
1914
service
Royal Navy
Ordinary Seaman
J20477
HMS BULWARK
Source:8542397
25th November 1914
1914
death
HMS Bulwark lost from internal explosion while moored off Sheerness
Source:8542397
26th November 1914
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William Leonard |
| Initials | WL |
| Last Name | Wheeler |
| Source | 6402507 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | J20477 | HMS BULWARK | Ordinary Seaman |
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Communities
Communities
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HMS Bulwark 26th November 1914More about HMS Bulwark 26th November 1914
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Gillingham Woodlands Cemetery. KentMore about Gillingham Woodlands Cemetery. Kent
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy Seamen 1899-1919 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| HMS BULWARK Casualty list | Gerry59140 |
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