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We remember William Edward Lester
We remember William Edward Lester
Timeline
Timeline
1890
1916
service
Royal Navy
Stoker 1st Class
K7497
HMS Defence
Source:8486170
31st May 1916
1916
death
Killed in Action
Killed in action at the Battle of Jutland
Source:8486170
31st May 1916
burial
Devon
United Kingdom
Panel 16
Source:8486170
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William Edward |
| Initials | WE |
| Last Name | Lester |
| Source | 6484329 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | K7497 | HMS Defence | Stoker 1st Class |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Lester | mother |
Media
Communities
Communities
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HMS Defence at the Battle of JutlandMore about HMS Defence 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 | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Jane42722 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Crest | Trevor321 |
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