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We remember Francis William Rye
We remember Francis William Rye
Timeline
Timeline
1898
1916
service
Royal Navy
Boy Telegraphist
J33826
HMS BLACK PRINCE
Source:8596622
30th May 1916
1916
dates
Age 17
Source:8629919
31st May 1916
1916
education
St Thomas School
Groombridge
United Kingdom
Source:8629919
June 1916
1916
employment
Telegraph Boy
Post Office
Source:8629919
June 1916
1916
location
Providence Cottages, Groombridge
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8629919
June 1916
1916
death
Killed in Action
HMS BLACK PRINCE at the Battle of Jutland
Source:8596622
31st May 1916
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Francis William |
| Initials | FW |
| Last Name | Rye |
| Source | 6415837 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Providence Cottages, Groombridge | United Kingdom | parents address | known June 1916 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | J33826 | HMS BLACK PRINCE | Boy Telegraphist |
Media
Media
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Francis RyeIn the uniform of a Boy Telegraphist under training at HMS ImpregnableContributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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HMS Black Prince at the Battle of JutlandMore about HMS Black Prince at the Battle of Jutland
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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 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| HMS BLACK PRINCE Casualty List | Gerry59140 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Kent & Sussex Courier 9 June 1916 p3 | Maggie85957 | |
| Francis Rye | Justin85402 |
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