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We remember Cecil John Layzell
We remember Cecil John Layzell
Timeline
Timeline
1890
1901
location
Wickham St Paul, Essex
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7968245
31st March 1901
1915
service
Royal Navy
Acting Leading Stoker
K7795
HMS Invincible
Source:6484627
4th November 1915 - 31st May 1916
1916
dates
Age 25
Source:7968242
31st May 1916
service
Royal Navy
Leading Stoker
K7795
HMS Invincible
Source:7968244
1916
death
Killed in Action
Body not recovered for burial
Source:7968242
Source:7968244
31st May 1916
burial
Hampshire
United Kingdom
Source:7968242
sibling
Gertrude E Layzell
Source:7968245
sibling
Fred Alfred Layzell
Source:7968245
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Cecil John |
| Initials | CJ |
| Last Name | Layzell |
| Source | 6484627 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wickham St Paul, Essex | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | K7795 | HMS Invincible | Leading Stoker | ||
| Royal Navy | K7795 | HMS Invincible | Acting Leading Stoker |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emma | mother | ||
| John Layzell | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gertrude E Layzell | sister | ||
| Fred Alfred Layzell | brother |
Media
Communities
Communities
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HMS Invincible at the Battle of JutlandMore about HMS Invincible 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 | ||
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Hannah21187 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Hannah21187 | |
| Deaths at sea, 1781-1968 Transcription | Hannah21187 | |
| WW1 Naval Casualties Transcription | Hannah21187 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Hannah21187 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Hannah21187 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Link to brother's record: Frederick Alfred Layzell | Hannah21187 | |
| Chelmsford Chronicle, 2nd April 1915 | Hannah21187 | |
| HMS INVINCIBLE Casualty list | Gerry59140 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Cecil Layzell | Nick11355 | |
| Service Record Certificate | Nick11355 |
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