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We remember Percy William Deveson
We remember Percy William Deveson
Timeline
Timeline
1898
1914
service
Royal Navy
Boy 2nd Class
J33172
HMS Ganges
Source:6415185
1st November 1914
1915
service
Royal Navy
Boy 1st Class
J33172
HMS Ganges
Source:6415185
5th March 1915
1915
service
Royal Navy
Ordinary Seaman
J33172
HMS Hampshire
Source:6415185
8th November 1915 - 5th June 1916
1916
death
Died when HMS Hampshire was sunk
Source:6415185
5th June 1916
burial
Orkney
United Kingdom
Source:8617431
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Percy William |
| Initials | PW |
| Last Name | Deveson |
| Source | 6415185 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | J33172 | HMS Ganges | Boy 2nd Class | ||
| Royal Navy | J33172 | HMS Ganges | Boy 1st Class | ||
| Royal Navy | J33172 | HMS Hampshire | Ordinary Seaman |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rose Deveson | mother | ||
| James Deveson | father |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1916-05-08 | 5'7" |
Media
Media
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Ordinary Seaman P.W. DEVESONCWGC Headstone for Ordinary Seaman P.W. DEVESON at Lyness Royal Naval Cemetery, Hoy, Orkney.
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Communities
Communities
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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 | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Ann39898 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Ann39898 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Ann39898 | |
| WW1 Naval Casualties Transcription | Ann39898 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Harold James Deveson | Trevor65535 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Ordinary Seaman P.W. DEVESON | Andrew84401 |
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