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We remember William Edward Tiltman
We remember William Edward Tiltman
Timeline
Timeline
1891
1893
sibling
Thomas Tiltman
Source:8728437
1893
1896
sibling
Harry Tiltman
Source:8728437
1896
1897
sibling
Edward Tiltman
Source:8728437
1897
1898
sibling
Alfred Tiltman
Source:8728437
1898
1900
sibling
Horace Tiltman
Source:8728437
1900
1901
dates
Age 9
Source:8728437
April 1901
1901
location
5 Seymour Place, Rye, East Sussex
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8728437
April 1901
1903
sibling
Fanny Tiltman
Source:8728666
1903
1907
sibling
Charles Tiltman
Source:8728666
1907
1909
sibling
Florence Tiltman
Source:8728666
1909
1911
dates
Age 20
Source:8728669
April 1911
1911
employment
Stoker
Royal Navy
Chatham, Kent
United Kingdom
Source:8728669
April 1911
1911
location
Chatham Naval Academy, Kent
United Kingdom
military residence address
Source:8728669
April 1911
1915
marriage
Florence Mary A Randall
Source:8728693
June 1915
1915
marriage
Florence Mary Ann Tiltman nee Randall
Source:8934741
June 1915
1916
children
Iris F TILTMAN, BORN IN WEST ASHFORD, KENT
Source:8728696
1916
1917
dates
Age 25
Source:8728634
2nd May 1917
1917
service
Royal Navy
leading stoker
Source:8728647
2nd May 1917
marriage
Florence M A Tiltman
Source:8728647
service
Royal Navy
K9997
Source:6486828
service
Royal Navy
Leading Stoker
K/9997
HMS Derwent
Source:8934739
1917
death
Killed in Action
His destroyer struck a mine in the English Channel, laid by u boat UC-26 off Le Harve, France, and sank 2 cables north of Whistle Buoy at position, 49* 31 N 00*02W
At Sea
United Kingdom
Source:8728647
Source:8728645
2nd May 1917
burial
Chatham, Kent
United Kingdom
Panel 23
Source:8728647
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William Edward |
| Initials | WE |
| Last Name | Tiltman |
| Source | 8728434 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Seymour Place, Rye, East Sussex | United Kingdom | parents address | known April 1901 | |
| Chatham Naval Academy, Kent | United Kingdom | military residence address | known April 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | K9997 | ||||
| Royal Navy | leading stoker | ||||
| Royal Navy | K/9997 | HMS Derwent | Leading Stoker |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iris F TILTMAN, BORN IN WEST ASHFORD, KENT | daughter | 1916 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Tiltman | father | ||
| Fanny Jane Tiltman nee Axell | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Tiltman | brother | 1893 | |
| Harry Tiltman | brother | 1896 | |
| Edward Tiltman | brother | 1897 | |
| Alfred Tiltman | brother | 1898 | |
| Horace Tiltman | brother | 1900 | |
| Fanny Tiltman | sister | 1903 | |
| Charles Tiltman | brother | 1907 | |
| Florence Tiltman | sister | 1909 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florence M A Tiltman | wife | ||
| Florence Mary A Randall | wife | June 1915 | |
| Florence Mary Ann Tiltman nee Randall | wife | June 1915 |
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England & Wales Christening Index 1530-1980details of name, birth date, baptism date, place of birth and parents names
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1901 Censusgives details of, names, ages, address, occupation, place of birth and family members when relevant.Contributed by:
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Forces War Recordsgives details of the casualty, name, rank and serial no: date and when possible place and circumstances of death; medal awards and any family info possible.Contributed by:
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1911 Census shows his familygives details of the household, names, ages, address, occupations, and relations also at the same addressContributed by:
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HMS Derwent 1903the Ship he was serving aboard at the time of his death.Contributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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Loss of HMS Derwent 2 May 1917More about Loss of HMS Derwent 2 May 1917
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 | Ann39898 | |
| WW1 Naval Casualties Transcription | Ann39898 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Guy74824 | |
| British armed forces and overseas deaths and burials Transcription | Guy74824 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Ancestry.co.uk | patricia68968 | |
| Ancestry Family tree | patricia68968 | |
| ships information | patricia68968 | |
| UK Naval Medal and Awards Roll 1793-1972 | patricia68968 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| England & Wales Christening Index 1530-1980 | patricia68968 | |
| 1901 Census | patricia68968 | |
| 1911 census records | patricia68968 | |
| England & Wales Free Marriage Index 1837-1915 | patricia68968 | |
| Forces War Records | patricia68968 | |
| HMS Derwent WW1 | patricia68968 | |
| CWGC p1 | patricia68968 | |
| 1911 Census shows his family | patricia68968 | |
| !911 Census | patricia68968 | |
| HMS Derwent 1903 | patricia68968 | |
| Rye Sussex War Memorial | Emma101297 | |
| HMS DERWENT | Paul87547 |
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