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We remember Oswald Harper Messenger
We remember Oswald Harper Messenger
Timeline
Timeline
1898
1916
1916
1918
1918
Details
Details
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Oswald Harper |
| Initials | OH |
| Last Name | Messenger |
| Source | 6440630 |
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | J58667 | HMS Victory I | Ordinary Seaman | ||
| Royal Navy | DA 13371 | Royal Naval Reserve | Deck Hand | ||
| Royal Navy | 13371DA | Royal Naval Reserve - H.M. Drifter "W. Elliott." | Deck Hand |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth | mother | ||
| Joseph Messenger | father |
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy Seamen 1899-1919 | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Fife3190 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Naval Reserve Ratings' Records of Service | Fife3190 |
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