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We remember Frank William Bonsey
We remember Frank William Bonsey
Timeline
Timeline
1899
1916
service
Royal Navy
Boy Telegraphist
J41974
HMS Benbow
Source:6423971
20th April 1916 - 21st May 1917
1966
death
Source:9258504
7th January 1966
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Frank William |
| Initials | FW |
| Last Name | Bonsey |
| Source | 9257878 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | J41974 | HMS Benbow | Boy Telegraphist |
Media
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Frank William BonseyTaken between wars - served in RN in both 1st & 2nd world wars
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First World War, not sure whereFrank is standing - right hand side as you look at imageContributed by:
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Family announcement in local paperCut out from Portsmouth news January 1966Contributed by:
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Recruitment cardCard received from local RN recruitment office with basic medical acceptance & invite to join upContributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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HMS Benbow at the Battle of JutlandMore about HMS Benbow at the Battle of Jutland
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy Seamen 1899-1919 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| from 1911 cencus + proof od DoB & DoD - & correct surname BONSEY | Chris134837 | |
| Newspaper announcement by family | Chris134837 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Frank William Bonsey | Chris134837 | |
| First World War, not sure where | Chris134837 | |
| Family announcement in local paper | Chris134837 | |
| Recruitment card | Chris134837 | |
| Recruitment card front pic | Chris134837 |
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We remember Frank William Bonsey
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