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We remember William Samuel Packham
We remember William Samuel Packham
Timeline
Timeline
1897
1901
location
Boreham Road, Boreham Street
United Kingdom
Source:8909712
31st March 1901
1914
service
Royal Navy
Boy 1st Class
J25175
HMS BULWARK
Source:8531384
25th November 1914
1914
death
HMS Bulwark lost from internal explosion while anchored off Sheerness
Source:8531384
26th November 1914
burial
United Kingdom
Panel 3
Source:8746212
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William Samuel |
| Initials | WS |
| Last Name | Packham |
| Source | 6407201 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boreham Road, Boreham Street | United Kingdom | known 31st March 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | J25175 | HMS BULWARK | Boy 1st Class |
Media
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Remembered with HonourBoy 1st Class William Samuel Packham is commemorated on the Portsmouth Naval Memorial.
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Communities
Communities
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HMS Bulwark 26th November 1914More about HMS Bulwark 26th November 1914
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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 | Gerry59140 | |
| Deaths at sea, 1781-1968 Transcription | John72644 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | John72644 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| HMS BULWARK Casualty list | Gerry59140 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Remembered with Honour | John72644 |
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We remember William Samuel Packham
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