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We remember George Earnshaw
We remember George Earnshaw
Timeline
Timeline
1898
service
Royal Navy
Ordinary Seaman
J30711
H.M.S. 'Defence'
Jutland
Source:8689685
1916
death
Killed in Action
Lost in H.M.S. 'Defence' at the Battle of Jutland
Source:8689683
31st May 1916
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | George |
| Initials | G |
| Last Name | Earnshaw |
| Source | 6412731 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | J30711 | H.M.S. 'Defence' | Jutland | Ordinary Seaman |
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Seaman George Earnshaw, H.M.S. “Defence,”son of Mr. Tom Earnshaw, Church Street, Carleton, killed in action in the Jutland battle 1st June, 1916. Aged 18 years.
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Guy74824
Communities
Communities
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HMS Defence at the Battle of JutlandMore about HMS Defence at the Battle of Jutland
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KiA and DoW at the Battle of JutlandMore about KiA and DoW at the Battle of Jutland
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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 | Guy74824 | |
| WW1 Naval Casualties Transcription | Guy74824 | |
| British Royal Navy & Royal Marines, Battle of Jutland 1916 servicemen Transcription | Trevor321 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Seaman George Earnshaw, H.M.S. “Defence,” | Guy74824 |
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