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We remember William Robert Walker
We remember William Robert Walker
Timeline
Timeline
1899
1916
service
Royal Navy
Boy 1st Class
J44898
HMS Calliope
Source:6426891
5th May 1916 - 2nd June 1916
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William Robert |
| Initials | WR |
| Last Name | Walker |
| Source | 6426891 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | J44898 | HMS Calliope | Boy 1st Class |
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Media
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Communities
Communities
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HMS Calliope at the Battle of JutlandMore about HMS Calliope at the Battle of Jutland
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England expects that every man will do his dutyMore about England expects that every man will do his duty
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Illustrated Police News - 26th October 1916 | Yvonne27542 | |
| Another Boy Hero of Horns Reef | Kristen1288 | |
| Bugle presented to boy bugler William Walker, who served in HMS 'Calliope' at the Battle of Jutland | Gerry64196 | |
| Young Bill’: A Forgotten Hero of Jutland | Gerry64196 |
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