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We remember Henry Avery
We remember Henry Avery
Timeline
Timeline
1898
1914
employment
Corn Chandlers Boy
Unknown
East Ham, Essex, England
United Kingdom
Source:8591998
18th June 1914
1914
enlistment
Chatham, Kent, England
United Kingdom
Source:8591998
18th June 1914
1917
dates
Age 18
Source:8071020
17th October 1917
1917
dates
Age 19
Source:8071020
17th October 1917
service
Royal Navy
J31722
Source:6413740
service
Royal Navy
Able Seaman
HMS Mary Rose
Source:8071020
service
Royal Navy
Able Seaman
J.31722
Source:8071020
1917
death
Killed in Action
Sinking of HMS Mary Rose by 2 German cruisers, SS Brummer and SS Bremse.
North Sea off Norway
Norway
Source:8071020
17th October 1917
burial
Chatham, Kent, England
United Kingdom
Panel Reference 21
Source:8071020
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Henry |
| Initials | H |
| Last Name | Avery |
| Source | 6413740 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | J31722 | ||||
| Royal Navy | HMS Mary Rose | Able Seaman | |||
| Royal Navy | J.31722 | Able Seaman |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Avery | mother | ||
| Edward Avery | father |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Blue | Dark Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-06-18 | 0" |
Media
Communities
Communities
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HMS Mary Rose, Action off LerwickMore about HMS Mary Rose, Action off Lerwick
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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 | Kristen1288 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| UK, Royal Navy Registers of Seamen's Services, 1900-1928 | Sue81311 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Henry Avery - Able Seaman | Sue81311 | |
| Henry Avery - Able Seaman | Sue81311 |
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