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We remember Walter Henry Dommett
We remember Walter Henry Dommett
Timeline
Timeline
1895
1912
enlistment
United Kingdom
Source:8625133
1912
1916
service
Royal Navy
Able Seaman
HMS Defence
Source:8625133
May 1916
1916
dates
Age 20
Source:8625133
31st May 1916
education
Holy Trinity Schools
Taunton, Somerset
United Kingdom
Source:8625133
service
Royal Navy
J20781
Source:6402809
location
Cheddon Fitzpaine, Somerset
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8625133
1916
death
Killed in Action
HMS Defence at Battle of Jutland
Denmark
Source:8625133
31st May 1916
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Walter Henry |
| Initials | WH |
| Last Name | Dommett |
| Source | 6402809 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheddon Fitzpaine, Somerset | United Kingdom | parents address |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | J20781 | ||||
| Royal Navy | HMS Defence | Able Seaman |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| H Dommett | father |
Media
Media
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HMS Defence at the Battle of JutlandMore about HMS Defence at the Battle of Jutland
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KiA and DoW at the Battle of JutlandMore about KiA and DoW at the Battle of Jutland
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy Seamen 1899-1919 |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| HMS Defence | Trevor321 | |
| Taunton Courier 21 June 1916 p3 | Maggie85957 | |
| WH Dommett | Andrew13060 |
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