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We remember Wilfred George Ayling
We remember Wilfred George Ayling
Timeline
Timeline
1896
1901
location
St James Road, Chichester. Sussex
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8596049
31st March 1901
1911
dates
Age 14
Source:8596046
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
working in potted meat factory
Chichester
United Kingdom
Source:8596046
2nd April 1911
1911
location
14a St Martins Street, Chichester, Sussex
United Kingdom
Source:8596046
2nd April 1911
1911
enlistment
United Kingdom
Source:8595895
5th December 1911
1915
service
Royal Navy
Stoker 1st Class
K13466
HMS INVINCIBLE
Source:8595895
25th February 1915 - 31st May 1916
1916
location
2, Western Cottages, Western Road, Shamklin. Isle of Wight
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8595894
31st May 1916
employment
Labourer
Source:8595895
1916
death
Killed in Action
HMS INVINCIBLE suffered magazine explosion during the Battle of Jutland. There were only 6 survivors out of a crew of over a thousand.
Source:8547903
31st May 1916
burial
Portsmouth, Hampshire
United Kingdom
Source:8595891
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Wilfred George |
| Initials | WG |
| Last Name | Ayling |
| Source | 6490297 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14a St Martins Street, Chichester, Sussex | United Kingdom | known 2nd April 1911 | ||
| 2, Western Cottages, Western Road, Shamklin. Isle of Wight | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st May 1916 | |
| St James Road, Chichester. Sussex | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | K13466 | HMS INVINCIBLE | Stoker 1st Class |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Ayling | father | ||
| Matilda Ayling | mother |
Media
Media
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IoW County Press 10 June 1916Report of death, H.M.S. Invincible, Battle of Jutland
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Geoffrey575
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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Battle of Jutland KIA - Surnames AMore about Battle of Jutland KIA - Surnames A
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Chichester Men at the Battle of JutlandMore about Chichester Men 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 | Peter6648 | |
| WW1 Naval Casualties Transcription | Peter6648 | |
| Deaths at sea, 1781-1968 Transcription | Peter6648 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Peter6648 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Peter6648 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Peter6648 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Geoffrey575 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Geoffrey575 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| HMS INVINCIBLE Casualty list | Gerry59140 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| IoW County Press 10 June 1916 | Geoffrey575 |
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