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We remember Henry Anderson Mitchell
We remember Henry Anderson Mitchell
Timeline
Timeline
1885
sibling
John Mitchell
Source:9265631
30th December 1885
1892
sibling
William Alexander Mitchell
Source:8768937
5th December 1892
1898
1915
enlistment
Lossiemouth, Morayshire
United Kingdom
Source:8768937
1st November 1915
employment
Forrester
Source:8768937
employment
Labourer
Source:6430001
service
Royal Navy
Ordinary Signalman
J48011
H.M.S. Vanguard
Source:9265112
1917
death
Killed in Action
Killed aboard H.M.S. Vanguard when it exploded while in port, thought to have been from an explosion within the magazine.
Scapa Flow, Orkney Islands, Scotland
United Kingdom
Source:9265112
9th July 1917
burial
Devon
United Kingdom
21
Source:9265112
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Henry Anderson |
| Initials | HA |
| Last Name | Mitchell |
| Source | 6430001 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | J48011 | H.M.S. Vanguard | Ordinary Signalman |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Isabella Mitchell | mother | ||
| John Mitchell | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Mitchell | brother | 30th December 1885 | |
| William Alexander Mitchell | brother | 5th December 1892 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Hazel | Dark Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1916 | 5'7" |
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Dyke War Memorial, Morayshire - Front ViewDyke War Memorial, Morayshire - Front View, The Memorial is outside the village cemetery.
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Dyke War Memorial, Morayshire - Name PlateDyke War Memorial, Morayshire - Name Plate which is on the inside of the arch.
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Plymouth Naval Memorial, Plymouth 1Plymouth Naval Memorial, Plymouth, United Kingdom where Henry Mitchell is honoured and remembered.Contributed by:
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Plymouth Naval Memorial, Plymouth, Devon 2Plymouth Naval Memorial, Plymouth, Devon, U.K. where Henry Mitchell is honoured and remembered.Contributed by:
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Plymouth Naval Memorial, Plymouth, Devon, U.K. 3Plymouth Naval Memorial, Plymouth, Devon, U.K. where Henry Mitchell is honoured and remembered.Contributed by:
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Plymouth Naval Memorial, Plymouth, Devon, U.K. 4Plymouth Naval Memorial, Plymouth, Devon, U.K. where Henry Mitchell is honoured and remembered.Contributed by:
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Plymouth Naval Memorial, Plymouth, Devon, U.K. 5Plymouth Naval Memorial, Plymouth, Devon, U.K. where Henry Mitchell is honoured and remembered.Contributed by:
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Communities
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Dyke War Memorial, Morayshire - CompleteMore about Dyke War Memorial, Morayshire - Complete
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy Seamen 1899-1919 | ||
| WW1 Naval Casualties Transcription | Vincent96527 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Vincent96527 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Morayshire Roll of Honour | Vincent96527 | |
| Scottish War Memorials Website | Vincent96527 | |
| Lives - John Mitchell - Brother | Vincent96527 | |
| Lives - William Alexander Mitchell - Brother. | Vincent96527 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Dyke War Memorial, Morayshire - Front View | Vincent96527 | |
| Dyke War Memorial, Morayshire - Name Plate | Vincent96527 | |
| Plymouth Naval Memorial, Plymouth 1 | Vincent96527 | |
| Plymouth Naval Memorial, Plymouth, Devon 2 | Vincent96527 | |
| Plymouth Naval Memorial, Plymouth, Devon, U.K. 3 | Vincent96527 | |
| Plymouth Naval Memorial, Plymouth, Devon, U.K. 4 | Vincent96527 | |
| Plymouth Naval Memorial, Plymouth, Devon, U.K. 5 | Vincent96527 |
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