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We remember Harry Uren Willacy
We remember Harry Uren Willacy
Timeline
Timeline
1898
1916
service
Royal Navy
Boy 1st Class
J42418
HMS INVINCIBLE
Source:8574589
30th May 1916
1916
death
Killed in Action
HMS INVINCIBLE suffered magazine explosion during the Battle of Jutland. There were only 6 survivors out of a crew of over a thousand.
Source:8574589
31st May 1916
burial
Hampshire
United Kingdom
Source:9624387
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Harry Uren |
| Initials | HU |
| Last Name | Willacy |
| Source | 6424415 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | J42418 | HMS INVINCIBLE | Boy 1st Class |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annie Uren | mother | ||
| Edward Francis Willacy | father |
Media
Media
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Communities
Communities
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HMS Invincible at the Battle of JutlandMore about HMS Invincible 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 | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Ann39898 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| HMS INVINCIBLE Casualty list | Gerry59140 |
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