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We remember Ernest Reginald Bridger
We remember Ernest Reginald Bridger
Timeline
Timeline
1894
1916
service
Royal Navy
Leading Seaman
J51652
HMS TURBULENT
Source:8565128
31st May 1916
1916
death
Killed in Action
HMS TURBULENT was sunk by the German Battleship SMS Westfalen during the early hours of the 1 June during the Battle of Jutland. Only 13 survived from a crew of 109; these were interned as PoWs.
Source:8565128
1st June 1916
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Ernest Reginald |
| Initials | ER |
| Last Name | Bridger |
| Source | 6433636 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | J51652 | HMS TURBULENT | Leading Seaman |
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| HMS TURBULENT Casualty list | Gerry59140 |
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