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We remember William George Albert Wells
We remember William George Albert Wells
Timeline
Timeline
1897
1899
sibling
Edgar Wells
Source:8815377
1899
1901
location
131 Grange Hill Road, Eltham
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8702287
1st April 1901
1903
sibling
George Wells
Source:8815377
1903
1907
sibling
John Wells
Source:8815377
1907
1909
sibling
David Wells
Source:8815377
1909
1911
location
The Cottage, Bleak Hill, Plumstead
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8592867
1st April 1911
1911
sibling
Arthur Wells
Source:8815377
1911
1914
appointments
HMS Powerful
Source:8592893
2nd March 1914 - 29th October 1914
1914
enlistment
Source:8592893
2nd March 1914
1914
appointments
HMS Pembroke 1
Source:8592893
30th October 1914 - 10th December 1914
1914
appointments
HMS Clan McNaughton
Source:8592893
11th December 1914 - 3rd February 1915
1914
service
Royal Navy
Boy First Class
J29979
HMS Clan MacNaughton
Source:6412001
11th December 1914 - 3rd February 1914
1915
location
24 Hatherley Road, Sidcup, Kent
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8587123
3rd February 1915
employment
Machinist
Source:8592893
1915
death
Killed in Action
Drowned on the HMS Clan McNaughton n the North Atlantic
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Source:6655109
Source:8587119
3rd February 1915
burial
United Kingdom
Panel Reference 10
Source:8587119
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William George Albert |
| Initials | WGA |
| Last Name | Wells |
| Source | 6412001 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 131 Grange Hill Road, Eltham | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1st April 1901 | |
| 24 Hatherley Road, Sidcup, Kent | United Kingdom | parents address | known 3rd February 1915 | |
| The Cottage, Bleak Hill, Plumstead | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1st April 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | J29979 | HMS Clan MacNaughton | Boy First Class |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| George Frederick Wells | father | ||
| Racheal Davis | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edgar Wells | brother | 1899 | |
| George Wells | brother | 1903 | |
| John Wells | brother | 1907 | |
| David Wells | brother | 1909 | |
| Arthur Wells | brother | 1911 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Grey | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-03-02 | 5'6" |
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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 | Peter6648 | |
| WW1 Naval Casualties Transcription | Peter6648 | |
| Deaths at sea, 1781-1968 Transcription | Peter6648 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Stephen27718 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Stephen27718 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| William George Albert Wells | Stephen27718 | |
| Profile Picture | Stephen27718 | |
| William George Albert Wells | Stephen27718 | |
| William George Albert Wells | Stephen27718 | |
| William George Albert Wells | Stephen27718 |
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