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We remember William Charles Dale
We remember William Charles Dale
Timeline
Timeline
1896
1916
service
Royal Navy
Able Seaman
J20921
HMS INVINCIBLE
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30th May 1916
1916
dates
Age 20
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31st May 1916
1916
death
Killed in Action
HMS INVINCIBLE suffered magazine explosion during the Battle of Jutland. There were only 6 survivors out of a crew of over a thousand.
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31st May 1916
burial
United Kingdom
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sibling
Allen Denzil Dale
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sibling
Elizabeth F Dale
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sibling
Daisy Dale
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sibling
Irene Dale
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sibling
Margery Dale
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Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William Charles |
| Initials | WC |
| Last Name | Dale |
| Source | 6402949 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | J20921 | HMS INVINCIBLE | Able Seaman |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frances Dale nee Allen | mother | ||
| Denzil Charles Dale | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allen Denzil Dale | brother | ||
| Elizabeth F Dale | sister | ||
| Daisy Dale | sister | ||
| Irene Dale | sister | ||
| Margery Dale | sister |
Media
Media
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Communities
Communities
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HMS Invincible at the Battle of JutlandMore about HMS Invincible 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 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| HMS INVINCIBLE Casualty list | Gerry59140 |
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