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We remember William Charles Shadwell
We remember William Charles Shadwell
Timeline
Timeline
1884
1890
sibling
Alfred Farr Shadwell
Source:9401223
1890
1891
dates
Age 6
Source:9401223
5th April 1891
1891
location
2 Stanley Terrace, Pans Lane, Devizes, Wiltshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9401223
5th April 1891
1901
dates
Age 16
Source:9401225
31st March 1901
1901
employment
Hairdresser
Not known
Devizes, Wiltshire
United Kingdom
Source:9401225
31st March 1901
1901
location
4 Carters Place, Devizes, Wiltshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9401225
31st March 1901
1911
dates
Age 26
Source:9401227
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
Manager Tobacco Business
Not known
Abergavenny, Monmouthshire
United Kingdom
Source:9401227
2nd April 1911
1911
location
1 Brynteg Terrace, Mount Street, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9401227
2nd April 1911
1912
dates
Age 27
Source:9401214
March 1912
1912
marriage
Elizabeth May Shadwell nee Tayler
Source:9401214
1912
1914
dates
Age 30
Source:6435811
4th August 1914
1914
children
William J Shadwell
Source:9401214
1914
1916
dates
Age 31
Source:6435811
31st May 1916
1916
employment
Hairdresser
Not known
Ashford Registration District, Kent
United Kingdom
Source:6435811
31st May 1916
1916
enlistment
Portsmouth, Hampshire
United Kingdom
Source:6435811
31st May 1916
1916
service
Royal Navy
Ordinary Seaman
J53836
HMS Victory I [a shore base at Portsmouth Hampshire]
Source:6435811
31st May 1916 - 22nd August 1916
1916
service
Royal Navy
Ordinary Seaman
J53836
HMS Paragon [an Acasta-class destroyer]
Source:6435811
23rd August 1916 - 17th March 1917
1917
dates
Age 32
Source:6435811
17th March 1917
1917
death
Killed in Action
HMS Llewellyn and HMS Paragon were in action against eight German torpedo boats. Both were torpedoed. Paragon sank. [Data from Wikipedia] William was 32 when he died.
an action in the Dover Strait aboard HMS Paragon
United Kingdom
Source:6435811
Source:9401206
17th March 1917
burial
Southsea Common, Portsmouth, Hampshire
United Kingdom
Cemetery/memorial reference: 25
Source:9401206
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William Charles |
| Initials | WC |
| Last Name | Shadwell |
| Source | 6435811 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Brynteg Terrace, Mount Street, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| 2 Stanley Terrace, Pans Lane, Devizes, Wiltshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th April 1891 | |
| 4 Carters Place, Devizes, Wiltshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | J53836 | HMS Victory I [a shore base at Portsmouth Hampshire] | Ordinary Seaman | ||
| Royal Navy | J53836 | HMS Paragon [an Acasta-class destroyer] | Ordinary Seaman |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| William J Shadwell | son | 1914 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Susan Shadwell nee Tayler | mother | ||
| James Shadwell | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alfred Farr Shadwell | brother | 1890 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth May Shadwell nee Tayler | wife | 1912 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Grey | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1916-05-31 | 5'9" |
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy Seamen 1899-1919 | ||
| WW1 Naval Casualties Transcription | Keith22624 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Keith22624 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Keith22624 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | Keith22624 | |
| British armed forces and overseas deaths and burials Transcription | Keith22624 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Keith22624 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Keith22624 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Keith22624 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Keith22624 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| CWGC website entry for J53836 William Charles Shadwell - Royal Navy | Keith22624 | |
| Lives of the First World War website entry for 90113 Alfred Farr Shadwell - Royal Garrison Artillery | Keith22624 | |
| Wikipedia entry on HMS Paragon | Keith22624 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| HMS Paragon [an Acasta-class destroyer] | Keith22624 |
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