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We remember William John Walters
We remember William John Walters
Timeline
Timeline
1892
sibling
Charles Henry Walters
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1892
1896
sibling
Grace Mercy Walters
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1896
1898
1902
sibling
Thomas Francis Walters
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1902
1904
sibling
Alfred Ernest Walters
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1904
1906
sibling
Frank Richard Walters
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1906
1909
sibling
Caroline Walters
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1909
1914
service
Royal Navy
Boy 1st Class
J28357
HMS BULWARK
Source:8541824
25th November 1914
1914
death
HMS Bulwark lost from internal explosion while moored off Sheerness
Source:8541824
26th November 1914
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William John |
| Initials | WJ |
| Last Name | Walters |
| Source | 6410381 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | J28357 | HMS BULWARK | Boy 1st Class |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah Walters | mother | ||
| Charles George Walters | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charles Henry Walters | brother | 1892 | |
| Grace Mercy Walters | sister | 1896 | |
| Thomas Francis Walters | brother | 1902 | |
| Alfred Ernest Walters | brother | 1904 | |
| Frank Richard Walters | brother | 1906 | |
| Caroline Walters | sister | 1909 |
Media
Media
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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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Gillingham Woodlands Cemetery. KentMore about Gillingham Woodlands Cemetery. Kent
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 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Gerry59140 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| HMS BULWARK Casualty list | Gerry59140 |
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