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We remember Herbert William Garton
We remember Herbert William Garton
Timeline
Timeline
1899
1914
enlistment
unknown
United Kingdom
Source:6653311
18th November 1914
1914
service
Royal Navy
Boy 2nd Class
J33451
HMS Ganges
Source:6653311
18th November 1914 - 30th June 1915
1915
service
Royal Navy
Signal Boy
J33451
HMS Defence
Source:6968744
1st July 1915 - 31st May 1916
service
Royal Navy
J33451
Source:6415462
1916
death
Killed in Action
Died when HMS Defence was sunk
at sea
Denmark
Source:6653307
31st May 1916
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Herbert William |
| Initials | HW |
| Last Name | Garton |
| Source | 6415462 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | J33451 | ||||
| Royal Navy | J33451 | HMS Ganges | Boy 2nd Class | ||
| Royal Navy | J33451 | HMS Defence | Signal Boy |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annie Garton | mother | ||
| Herbert Garton | father |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| fresh | blue | auburn |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-11-18 | 5'4" |
Media
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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Boy Soldiers, Sailors & AirmenMore about Boy Soldiers, Sailors & Airmen
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KiA and DoW at the Battle of JutlandMore about KiA and DoW at the Battle of Jutland
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy Seamen 1899-1919 | ||
| WW1 Naval Casualties Transcription | Trevor321 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| HMS Defence | Trevor59579 |
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