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We remember Harold Ball
We remember Harold Ball
Timeline
Timeline
1893
sibling
Florence May Ball
Source:9210592
9th June 1893
1897
sibling
Ethel Maud Ball
Source:9210592
1897
1898
service
Royal Navy
J39475
Source:6421477
1925
death
Not War Related
Harold Ball was a crewman on board the submarine M1 when it was lost with all crew on 12th November 1925, off Start Point, Devon.
M1 submarine
United Kingdom
Source:9210592
12th November 1925
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Harold |
| Initials | H |
| Last Name | Ball |
| Source | 6421477 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | J39475 |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annie Ball | mother | ||
| Thomas Ball | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florence May Ball | sister | 9th June 1893 | |
| Ethel Maud Ball | sister | 1897 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Grey | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1916-11-02 | 5'1" |
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy Seamen 1899-1919 | ||
| British Royal Navy & Royal Marines, Battle of Jutland 1916 servicemen Transcription | Jean36823 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Crew losses on M1 submarine 12th November 1925 | Janice132252 |
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