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We remember William Avery
We remember William Avery
Timeline
Timeline
1897
1915
enlistment
Devonport
United Kingdom
Source:6420668
8th May 1915
1916
service
Royal Navy
Able Seaman
J38665
HMS Indefatigable
Source:6420668
3rd February 1916 - 31st May 1916
1916
death
Killed in Action
HMS Indefatigable at Battle of Jutland
Denmark
Source:6420668
Source:8622661
31st May 1916
burial
Devon
United Kingdom
Source:8595807
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William |
| Initials | W |
| Last Name | Avery |
| Source | 6420668 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | J38665 | HMS Indefatigable | Able Seaman |
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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 | Peter6648 | |
| WW1 Naval Casualties Transcription | Peter6648 | |
| Deaths at sea, 1781-1968 Transcription | Peter6648 |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Manchester Evening News 13 June 1916 | Maggie85957 |
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