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We remember William May Corke
We remember William May Corke
Timeline
Timeline
1897
1916
service
Royal Navy
Able Seaman
J35409
HMS DEFENCE
Source:6417414
13th April 1916 - 31st May 1916
1916
death
Killed in Action
HMS Defence at the Battle of Jutland
Source:6417414
31st May 1916
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William May |
| Initials | WM |
| Last Name | Corke |
| Source | 6417414 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | J35409 | HMS DEFENCE | Able Seaman |
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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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 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| HMS Defence | Trevor321 |
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