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We remember Walter Witchell
We remember Walter Witchell
Timeline
Timeline
1886
sibling
Frances M Witchell
Source:9498304
1886
1888
sibling
William G Witchell
Source:9498304
1888
1889
1891
dates
Age 1
Source:9498304
5th April 1891
1891
location
Queen Street, Sandford Orcas, Somerset (now Dorset)
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9498304
5th April 1891
1892
sibling
Lucy F Witchell
Source:9498330
1892
1894
sibling
Albert E Witchell
Source:9498330
1894
1896
sibling
Henry O Witchell
Source:9498330
1896
1899
sibling
Annie E Witchell
Source:9498330
1899
1901
location
Pitlands, Up Marden, Sussex, England
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9498330
31st March 1901
1901
dates
Age 11
Source:9498330
1901
1901
sibling
Edith R Witchell
Source:9498330
1901
1903
sibling
Frederick Witchell
Source:9501066
1903
1906
sibling
Rosalyn Witchell
Source:9501066
1906
1911
employment
Carter
United Kingdom
Source:6487054
30th January 1911
1911
service
Royal Navy
Stoker 2nd Class
K10223
HMSs Victory II, Renown, Victory II, Antelope
Source:6487054
30th January 1911 - 14th December 1911
1911
dates
Age 21
Source:9498331
2nd April 1911
1911
location
HMS Renown, Portsmouth, Hampshire, England
United Kingdom
military residence address
Source:9498331
2nd April 1911
1911
service
Royal Navy
Stoker 1st Class
K10223
HMSs Antelope, Spartiate, Minotaur, Dolphin, Maidstone
Source:6487054
15th December 1911 - 26th December 1915
1915
marriage
Lily Gifford
Source:9498340
13th November 1915 - 27th March 1916
1915
service
Royal Navy
Stoker 1st Class
K10223
HMSs Dolphin, Maidstone HM Submarine E24
Source:9498248
27th December 1915 - 27th March 1916
1916
location
95 Charlotte Street, Portsmouth, Hampshire, England
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9498251
27th March 1916
1916
death
Killed in Action
Lost with the entire crew when HM Submarine E24 struck a mine.
At sea - North Sea, Heligoland Bight
Germany
Source:6487054
27th March 1916
burial
Portsmouth, Hampshire, England
United Kingdom
20
Source:9498248
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Walter |
| Initials | W |
| Last Name | Witchell |
| Source | 6487054 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 95 Charlotte Street, Portsmouth, Hampshire, England | United Kingdom | their own address | known 27th March 1916 | |
| HMS Renown, Portsmouth, Hampshire, England | United Kingdom | military residence address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| Pitlands, Up Marden, Sussex, England | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| Queen Street, Sandford Orcas, Somerset (now Dorset) | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th April 1891 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | K10223 | HMSs Victory II, Renown, Victory II, Antelope | Stoker 2nd Class | ||
| Royal Navy | K10223 | HMSs Antelope, Spartiate, Minotaur, Dolphin, Maidstone | Stoker 1st Class | ||
| Royal Navy | K10223 | HMSs Dolphin, Maidstone HM Submarine E24 | Stoker 1st Class |
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
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edward W Witchell | father | ||
| Annie Reed | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frances M Witchell | sister | 1886 | |
| William G Witchell | brother | 1888 | |
| Lucy F Witchell | sister | 1892 | |
| Albert E Witchell | brother | 1894 | |
| Henry O Witchell | brother | 1896 | |
| Annie E Witchell | sister | 1899 | |
| Edith R Witchell | sister | 1901 | |
| Frederick Witchell | brother | 1903 | |
| Rosalyn Witchell | sister | 1906 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lily Gifford | wife | 13th November 1915 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Hazel | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1911-01-30 | 5'6" |
Media
Media
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Unidentified E Class Submarine. Courtesy of NMRN.Unidentified E class submarine under way at Mudros, Dardanelles, 1915, view from the port beam. Courtesy of the National Museum of the Royal Navy.
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Communities
Communities
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 | Bridget3206 | |
| WW1 Naval Casualties Transcription | Bridget3206 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Bridget3206 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Bridget3206 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Bridget3206 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Bridget3206 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | Bridget3206 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Bridget3206 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Bridget3206 | |
| British armed forces and overseas deaths and burials Transcription | Bridget3206 | |
| British armed forces and overseas deaths and burials Transcription | Bridget3206 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Baptism Register, Hazelbury Plucknett | Bridget3206 | |
| Partial transcription of Naval Pension Ledger | Bridget3206 | |
| Marriage Register, Warminster, Wiltshire (parents') | Bridget3206 | |
| The Royal Navy Submarine Museum, Gosport - photographs | Bridget3206 | |
| HMS E24 - Wikipedia | Bridget3206 | |
| Naval Medal Rolls | Bridget3206 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Unidentified E Class Submarine. Courtesy of NMRN. | Bridget3206 |
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