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We remember William Frank Martin
We remember William Frank Martin
Timeline
Timeline
1890
sibling
Ann Jane Martin
Source:7267440
1890
1893
sibling
Elizabeth Grace Martin
Source:7267440
1893
1895
sibling
Henry Martin
Source:7246333
1895
1897
sibling
Jane Martin
Source:7246333
1897
1900
birth
Bishop Street, Moorfields, St George, Bristol
United Kingdom
Source:6427521
Source:7267440
23rd April 1900
1911
dates
Age 10
Source:7267440
1911
1911
location
3 Cannon Street, Moorfields, Bristol
United Kingdom
Source:7267440
1911
1915
dates
Age 15
Source:7002110
25th October 1915
1915
employment
Labourer
Bristol
United Kingdom
Source:7002110
25th October 1915
1915
enlistment
Devonport
United Kingdom
Source:7002110
25th October 1915
1915
service
Royal Navy
J45529
Source:7002110
25th October 1915 - 9th October 1917
1915
service
Royal Navy
Boy 2nd Class
J45529
HMS Impregnable
Source:7002287
25th October 1915 - 12th May 1916
1915
location
39 Dean Street, Moorfields, Bristol
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7002110
25th October 1915
1916
service
Royal Navy
Boy 1st Class
J45529
HMS Impregnable
Source:7002287
13th May 1916 - 11th June 1916
1916
service
Royal Navy
Boy 1st Class
J45529
HMS Dido
Source:7002287
12th June 1916 - 10th July 1916
1916
service
Royal Navy
Boy 1st Class
J45529
HMS Manly
Source:7002287
11th July 1916 - 16th September 1916
1916
service
Royal Navy
Boy 1st Class
J45529
HMS Vivid
Source:7002287
17th September 1916 - 14th October 1916
1916
service
Royal Navy
Boy 1st Class
J45529
HMS Warspite
Source:7002287
15th October 1916 - 1st October 1917
1917
service
Royal Navy
Boy 1st Class
J45529
HMS Vivid
Source:7002287
2nd October 1917 - 9th October 1917
1922
dates
Age 22
Source:7003982
4th November 1922
1922
marriage
Dorothy Jane Rose Aston
Source:7003982
4th November 1922
1922
location
8 Proctor Street, Moorfields, Bristol
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7003982
4th November 1922
employment
Gas Worker
Bristol Gas Works
Days Road, Bristol
United Kingdom
Source:7003982
service
Royal Navy
HMS Impregnable, HMS Dido, HMS Manly & HMS Warspite
Source:7002287
1970
location
25 Walker Close, Easton, Bristol
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:7002397
1970 - 1983
1983
death
Not War Related
Bristol
United Kingdom
Source:7002397
19th January 1983
burial
Westbury-On-Trym, Bristol
United Kingdom
Source:7002397
Details
Details
Names
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Walker Close, Easton, Bristol | United Kingdom | their own address | 1970 - 1983 | |
| 3 Cannon Street, Moorfields, Bristol | United Kingdom | known 1911 | ||
| 39 Dean Street, Moorfields, Bristol | United Kingdom | parents address | known 25th October 1915 | |
| 8 Proctor Street, Moorfields, Bristol | United Kingdom | parents address | known 4th November 1922 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | J45529 | ||||
| Royal Navy | J45529 | HMS Impregnable | Boy 2nd Class | ||
| Royal Navy | J45529 | HMS Impregnable | Boy 1st Class | ||
| Royal Navy | J45529 | HMS Dido | Boy 1st Class | ||
| Royal Navy | J45529 | HMS Manly | Boy 1st Class | ||
| Royal Navy | J45529 | HMS Vivid | Boy 1st Class | ||
| Royal Navy | J45529 | HMS Warspite | Boy 1st Class | ||
| Royal Navy | J45529 | HMS Vivid | Boy 1st Class | ||
| Royal Navy | HMS Impregnable, HMS Dido, HMS Manly & HMS Warspite |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Henry Martin | father | ||
| Elizabeth Mary Lovell | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Henry Martin | brother | 1895 | |
| Jane Martin | sister | 1897 | |
| Ann Jane Martin | sister | 1890 | |
| Elizabeth Grace Martin | sister | 1893 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dorothy Jane Rose Aston | wife | 4th November 1922 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Grey | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-10-25 | 5'0" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-10-25 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
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Certificate of the Service - Royal Navy - Page 1This document has been scanned as age 1 of 3
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William Frank MartinRoyal Navy 1915-1917 Served on HMS Impregnable, HMS Dido, HMS Manly, HMS Warspite
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Certificate of Service - Royal Navy - Page 2This document has been scanned as page 2 of 3Contributed by:
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Certificate of Service - Royal Navy - Page 3This document has been scanned as page 3 of 3Contributed by:
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HMS WarspiteHMS Warspite - was a Queen Elizabeth Class Dreadnought BattleshipContributed by:
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HMS DidoHMS Dido was an Eclipse Class Protected Cruiser and served as a 'Depot Ship' for the FlotillasContributed by:
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HMS VividHMS Vivid was the Naval shore based training establishment in DevonportContributed by:
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HMS Impregnable IIHMS Impregnable II was formerly HMS Inconstant. She was renamed and used as one of two Royal Navy training ships at Devonport IN 1906 - the other was formerly HMS Howe, which became a training ship and renamed HMS Bulwark in 1885, then again she was renamed as Royal Navy training ship HMS Impregnable in 1886.Contributed by:
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HMS ImpregnableHMS Impregnable was formerly HMS Howe. She became a training ship in 1885 and was renamed HMS Bulwark. She was then renamed again in 1886 as HMS Impregnable and used as one of two Royal Navy training ships at Devonport - the other was formerly HMS Inconstant, renamed HMS Impregnable II in 1906Contributed by:
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Naval Medal and Award RollsWilliam Frank Martin - Boy 1 - J45529 Awarded British War Medal & Victory MedalContributed by:
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Marriage CertificateThe marriage of William Frank Martin & Dorothy Jane Rose Aston 4th November 1922Contributed by:
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William Martin 1901 censusWilliam was age 11 months and was living in Chapter Street, Moorfields, Bristol with his Parents Henry & Elizabeth and Siblings Ann, Elizabeth, Henry & JaneContributed by:
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William Frank Martin - 1911 censusWilliam Frank Martin aged 10. Living at 3 Cannon Street, Moorfields, Bristol with his Parents Henry & Elizabeth and his Siblings Ann, Elizabeth, Henry & Jane.Contributed by:
Karen47519
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy Seamen 1899-1919 |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Certificate of the Service - Royal Navy - Page 1 | Karen47519 | |
| William Frank Martin | Karen47519 | |
| Certificate of Service - Royal Navy - Page 2 | Karen47519 | |
| Certificate of Service - Royal Navy - Page 3 | Karen47519 | |
| HMS Warspite | Karen47519 | |
| HMS Manly | Karen47519 | |
| HMS Dido | Karen47519 | |
| Death Certificate | Karen47519 | |
| HMS Vivid | Karen47519 | |
| HMS Impregnable II | Karen47519 | |
| HMS Impregnable | Karen47519 | |
| Naval Medal and Award Rolls | Karen47519 | |
| Marriage Certificate | Karen47519 | |
| William Martin 1901 census | Karen47519 | |
| William Frank Martin - 1911 census | Karen47519 |
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