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We remember Henry Gordon Farmer
We remember Henry Gordon Farmer
Timeline
Timeline
1899
1916
dates
Age 16
Source:8484297
31st May 1916
1916
service
Royal Navy
Boy 1st Class
J40828
HMS Malaya
Source:8484297
31st May 1916
location
20 Minster Road, Holyhead Road, Coventry
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8484297
1916
death
Killed in Action
On board the HMS Malaya when it was shelled during the Battle of Jutland.
Source:8484297
31st May 1916
burial
Devon
United Kingdom
Panel 13
Source:8484297
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Henry Gordon |
| Initials | HG |
| Last Name | Farmer |
| Source | 8484297 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Minster Road, Holyhead Road, Coventry | United Kingdom | parents address |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | J40828 | HMS Malaya | Boy 1st Class |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Jane | mother | ||
| George Farmer | father |
Media
Communities
Communities
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HMS Malaya at the Battle of JutlandMore about HMS Malaya at the Battle of Jutland
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Boy Soldiers, Sailors & AirmenMore about Boy Soldiers, Sailors & Airmen
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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 | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Jane42722 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Casualty List for HMS Malaya at the Battle of Jutland | Gerry59140 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Henry | Adam92632 |
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