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We remember Alexander Yewman
We remember Alexander Yewman
Timeline
Timeline
1897
1913
service
Royal Navy
Able Seaman
J/21237
HMS Fearless
Source:6403265
14th October 1913 - 1st August 1916
1918
service
Royal Navy
Able Seaman
J/21237
HMS Glatton
Source:6403265
31st August 1918 - 16th September 1918
1918
death
Died of wounds
Cause of death: From injuries received when vessel was sunk [on 16 September 1918
Dover, Kent
United Kingdom
Source:6997963
Source:8653092
17th September 1918
burial
Southern Grove, Bow, London
United Kingdom
R/G/1489.R
Source:6997963
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Alexander |
| Initials | A |
| Last Name | Yewman |
| Source | 6403265 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | J/21237 | HMS Glatton | Able Seaman | ||
| Royal Navy | J/21237 | HMS Fearless | Able Seaman |
Media
Communities
Communities
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HMS Fearless at the Battle of JutlandMore about HMS Fearless at the Battle of Jutland
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Tower Hamlets Cemetery war memorialMore about Tower Hamlets Cemetery war memorial
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy Seamen 1899-1919 | ||
| WW1 Naval Casualties Transcription | Keith1947 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| ADM 104: Service Registers and Registers of Deaths and Injuries | Keith1947 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Fouled anchor | Keith1947 |
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