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We remember Jesse Whittington
We remember Jesse Whittington
Timeline
Timeline
1891
1901
location
1 North Cottages,New Brighton Road,Warblington,Hampshire.
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9393109
1901
1909
service
Royal Navy
Stoker 1st Class
K3399
HM Submarine E3
Source:6480234
7th July 1909 - 18th October 1914
1911
location
On board HMS St.Vincent,Portland,Dorset.
United Kingdom
military residence address
Source:9393120
1911
1914
marriage
Bertha Reed
Source:9393159
1914 - 18th October 1914
1914
death
Killed in Action
Member of crew of HM Submarine E3 lost with all hands on 18 October 1914 when it was torpedoed and sunk by U27 off the German coast.
Source:8477321
18th October 1914
1915
children
Jessie Whittington
Source:9393159
1915
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Jesse |
| Initials | J |
| Last Name | Whittington |
| Source | 6480234 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 North Cottages,New Brighton Road,Warblington,Hampshire. | United Kingdom | parents address | 1901 | |
| On board HMS St.Vincent,Portland,Dorset. | United Kingdom | military residence address | 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | K3399 | HM Submarine E3 | Stoker 1st Class |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jessie Whittington | daughter | 1915 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annie Whittington | mother | ||
| Jesse Whittington | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bertha Reed | wife | 1914 |
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy Seamen 1899-1919 | ||
| British armed forces and overseas deaths and burials Transcription | MARY2719 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | MARY2719 | |
| WW1 Naval Casualties Transcription | MARY2719 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | MARY2719 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | MARY2719 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | MARY2719 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | MARY2719 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | MARY2719 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| List of RN casualties during October 1914 | Gerry59140 |
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