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We remember George Albert Birks
We remember George Albert Birks
Timeline
Timeline
1897
1915
service
Royal Navy
Ordinary Seaman
J23564
HMS Vanguard
Source:6405592
9th July 1915 - 31st May 1916
service
Royal Navy
Able Seaman
J23564
HMS 'Vanguard'
Source:7108196
1917
death
Died of wounds
Explosion aboard HMS Vanguard at Scappa Flow
Source:7110193
9th July 1917
burial
Kent
United Kingdom
Source:7108196
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | George Albert |
| Initials | GA |
| Last Name | Birks |
| Source | 6405592 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | J23564 | HMS 'Vanguard' | Able Seaman | ||
| Royal Navy | J23564 | HMS Vanguard | Ordinary Seaman |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frederick Birks | father | ||
| Ellen Isabella | mother |
Media
Communities
Communities
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HMS Vanguard at the Battle of JutlandMore about HMS Vanguard at the Battle of Jutland
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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 | Stuart48981 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Stuart48981 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| George in uniform | Stuart48981 |
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