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We remember William Charles James John Brown Sparrow
We remember William Charles James John Brown Sparrow
Timeline
Timeline
1891
sibling
Caroline E Sparrow
Source:8618645
1891
1899
service
Royal Navy
Boy 1st Class
J32562
HMS Hampshire
Source:6414578
location
27 York Road, Lower Walmer, Deal, Kent
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8592786
1916
death
Killed in Action
When his ship was sunk by a mine 1.5 miles off Orkney
United Kingdom
Source:8592786
5th June 1916
burial
Portsmouth, Hampshire
United Kingdom
Panel 14
Source:8592786
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William Charles James John Brown |
| Initials | WCJJB |
| Last Name | Sparrow |
| Source | 6414578 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 York Road, Lower Walmer, Deal, Kent | United Kingdom | parents address |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | J32562 | HMS Hampshire | Boy 1st Class |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caroline Elizabeth Sponder | mother | ||
| Charles Sparrow | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caroline E Sparrow | sister | 1891 |
Media
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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 | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Edward43379 | |
| Deaths at sea, 1781-1968 Transcription | Ann39898 | |
| WW1 Naval Casualties Transcription | Ann39898 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Ann39898 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Ann39898 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Ann39898 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| War memorial, St Saviour's Church, Walmer, Kent | Edward43379 |
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