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We remember William Luke Saloway
We remember William Luke Saloway
Timeline
Timeline
1899
1911
location
68 Gladstone Street,Swindon,Wilts.
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6641935
1911
service
Royal Navy
Signal Boy
J32006
HMS Hampshire
Source:7729322
1916
death
Killed in Action
HIS Hampshire hit a mine laid by German submarine. U75' The Hampshire was taking Lord Kitchener to Russia.He and 649 others perished.
Off the coast of Orkney Islands.
United Kingdom
Source:6414023
5th June 1916
burial
Hampshire
At Sea off the coast of the Isle of Orkney. 15. Portsmouth Naval Memorial.
United Kingdom
Source:7729322
Source:6414023
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William Luke |
| Initials | WL |
| Last Name | Saloway |
| Source | 6414023 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 68 Gladstone Street,Swindon,Wilts. | United Kingdom | parents address | 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | J32006 | HMS Hampshire | Signal Boy |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jane Saloway | mother | ||
| Joseph Saloway | father |
Media
Communities
Communities
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Great Western Railway employeesMore about Great Western Railway employees
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The sinking of HMS Hampshire - 5 June 1916More about The sinking of HMS Hampshire - 5 June 1916
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HMS Hampshire at the Battle of JutlandMore about HMS Hampshire at the Battle of Jutland
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HMS "Hampshire" - Crewmembers lost 5 June 1916More about HMS "Hampshire" - Crewmembers lost 5 June 1916
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy Seamen 1899-1919 | ||
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | MARY2719 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | MARY2719 | |
| WW1 Naval Casualties Transcription | MARY2719 | |
| GRO WAR DEATHS NAVY ALL RANKS INDICES (1914 to 1921) Transcription | MARY2719 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | MARY2719 | |
| British Royal Navy & Royal Marines, Battle of Jutland 1916 servicemen Transcription | Bryan5462 | |
| British armed forces and overseas deaths and burials Transcription | Bryan5462 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| The Great War Book, held by STEAM Museum | Bryan5462 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| GWR Memorial | Andrew13060 |
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