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We remember William Alfred John Brown
We remember William Alfred John Brown
Timeline
Timeline
1898
1901
location
Galway Street,St. Lukes,Holborn,London.
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7730342
1901
1915
service
Royal Navy
J39301
HMS. Defence
Source:6421304
10th May 1915 - 31st May 1916
service
Royal Navy
Ordinary Seaman
J. 39301. (Ch)
HMS Defence
Source:6639666
location
Evelyn Street,New North Road,Hoxton,London.
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6421304
1916
death
Killed in Action
HMS Defence blown up by German gunfire.
Jutland,North Sea.
United Kingdom
Source:6421304
31st May 1916
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William Alfred John |
| Initials | WAJ |
| Last Name | Brown |
| Source | 6421304 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evelyn Street,New North Road,Hoxton,London. | United Kingdom | parents address | ||
| Galway Street,St. Lukes,Holborn,London. | United Kingdom | parents address | 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | J39301 | HMS. Defence | |||
| Royal Navy | J. 39301. (Ch) | HMS Defence | Ordinary Seaman |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eliza Brown | mother | ||
| William Brown | father |
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 | ||
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | MARY2719 | |
| GRO WAR DEATHS NAVY ALL RANKS INDICES (1914 to 1921) Transcription | MARY2719 | |
| WW1 Naval Casualties Transcription | Trevor321 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | MARY2719 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | MARY2719 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Crest of HMS Defence | Trevor321 | |
| HMS Defence | Trevor321 |
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