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We remember George James Towills
We remember George James Towills
Timeline
Timeline
1887
1909
enlistment
Portsmouth, Hampshire
United Kingdom
Source:6481253
22nd September 1909
1909
employment
Waiter
United Kingdom
Source:6481253
1909
1911
dates
Age 23
Source:9556989
1911
1911
location
Portsmouth, Hampshire
United Kingdom
military residence address
Source:9556989
1911
1914
service
Royal Navy
Leading Stoker
K4417
HMS BLACK PRINCE
Source:6481253
21st April 1914 - 31st May 1916
1915
marriage
Ruby Fanny M. Towills nee Hendy
Source:9557013
1915
1916
dates
Age 28
Source:9556967
31st May 1916
1916
location
102 Dover Street, Copnor, Portsmouth, Hampshire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9556967
1916
1916
death
Killed in Action
HMS BLACK PRINCE at the Battle of Jutland
Source:8599094
31st May 1916
burial
Southsea, Hampshire
United Kingdom
Panel 17
Source:9556979
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | George James |
| Initials | GJ |
| Last Name | Towills |
| Source | 6481253 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 102 Dover Street, Copnor, Portsmouth, Hampshire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1916 | |
| Portsmouth, Hampshire | United Kingdom | military residence address | known 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | K4417 | HMS BLACK PRINCE | Leading Stoker |
Family
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ruby Fanny M. Towills nee Hendy | wife | 1915 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dark | Brown | Black |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1909-09 | 5'5" |
Media
Communities
Communities
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HMS Black Prince at the Battle of JutlandMore about HMS Black Prince at the Battle of Jutland
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KiA and DoW at the Battle of JutlandMore about KiA and DoW at the Battle of Jutland
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 | Andrew43023 | |
| WW1 Naval Casualties Transcription | Andrew43023 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Andrew43023 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | Andrew43023 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Andrew43023 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Andrew43023 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| HMS BLACK PRINCE Casualty List | Gerry59140 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| HMS Black Prince | Gerry59140 |
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