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We remember Roland Adams
We remember Roland Adams
Timeline
Timeline
1897
1914
service
Royal Navy
Signal Boy
J23322
HMS Good Hope
Source:7964067
31st October 1914
1914
death
Killed in Action
Battle of Coronel, off the coast of Chile
Source:7964067
1st November 1914
burial
Hampshire
United Kingdom
Source:8924411
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Roland |
| Initials | R |
| Last Name | Adams |
| Source | 6405350 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | J23322 | HMS Good Hope | Signal Boy |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laura | mother | ||
| George Adams | father |
Media
Media
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Communities
Communities
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HMS Good Hope 1st November 1914More about HMS Good Hope 1st November 1914
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Boy Soldiers, Sailors & AirmenMore about Boy Soldiers, Sailors & Airmen
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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 | Ann39898 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Battle of Coronel casualty list - HMS Good Hope | Gerry59140 |
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