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We remember Robert Victor Towers
We remember Robert Victor Towers
Timeline
Timeline
1898
1911
dates
Age 13
Source:9599428
April 1911
1911
location
55 Elborough Street, Southfields
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9599428
April 1911
service
Royal Navy
Ordinary Seaman
J/35442
HMS Broke
Source:8643632
service
Royal Navy
Ordinary Seaman
J 35442
Source:9599414
1917
death
Killed in Action
Killed or died as a direct result of enemy action. Robert was on board HMS Broke, when she was destroyed in the 2nd Battle of Dover Straits.
United Kingdom
Source:8643633
Source:9599418
21st April 1917
burial
Dover, Kent
Robert Victor Towers is buried at St James Cemetery, Copt Hill, Dover, Kent - plot M.L 5
United Kingdom
M. L. 5
Source:8643633
Source:9599418
sibling
Richard Towers
Source:9599428
sibling
Sydney Towers
Source:9599428
sibling
Hilda Towers
Source:9599428
sibling
Dora Towers
Source:9599428
sibling
Bert Towers
Source:9599428
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Robert Victor |
| Initials | RV |
| Last Name | Towers |
| Source | 6417447 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 55 Elborough Street, Southfields | United Kingdom | parents address | known April 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | J/35442 | HMS Broke | Ordinary Seaman | ||
| Royal Navy | J 35442 | Ordinary Seaman |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richard Towers | father | ||
| Rose Towers | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richard Towers | brother | ||
| Sydney Towers | brother | ||
| Hilda Towers | sister | ||
| Dora Towers | sister | ||
| Bert Towers | brother |
Media
Media
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1911 Census Robert Victor Towers and familyCensus record from 1911 showing Robert Victor Towers living with his parents, and siblings.
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy Seamen 1899-1919 | ||
| WW1 Naval Casualties Transcription | Keith1947 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Keith1947 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Naval War Medal Record of Robert Victor Towers | Lisa160204 | |
| Royal Navy War Graves Roll for Robert Victor Towers | Lisa160204 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| 1911 Census Robert Victor Towers and family | Lisa160204 |
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