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We remember William Thomas Griffiths
We remember William Thomas Griffiths
Timeline
Timeline
1892
1894
sibling
Ethel O Griffiths
Source:7619210
1894
1896
sibling
Annie D Griffiths
Source:7619210
1896
1900
sibling
David Griffiths
Source:7619210
1900
1901
location
193 Carbrook Street, Attercliffe cum Darnall, Sheffield
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7619227
1901
1902
sibling
Gwyn Vaughan Griffiths
Source:7619210
1902
1906
sibling
Hwfa Griffiths
Source:7619210
1906
1911
dates
Age 18
Source:7619210
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
Assistant slaughterman
Butcher
Sheffield
United Kingdom
Source:7619210
2nd April 1911
1911
location
3/7 Bailey Street, Sheffield, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7619210
2nd April 1911
1912
enlistment
Portsmouth
United Kingdom
Source:6491038
8th March 1912
1912
service
Royal Navy
Stoker II
3086
Victory II
Source:6491038
8th March 1912 - 13th April 1912
1912
service
Royal Navy
K14211
Source:6491038
8th March 1912
1912
service
Royal Navy
Stoker II
??93
Renown
Source:6491038
14th April 1912 - 22nd June 1912
1912
service
Royal Navy
Stoker II
3774
Victory II
Source:6491038
23rd June 1912 - 19th October 1912
1912
service
Royal Navy
Stoker II
122
Hindustan
Source:6491038
20th October 1912 - 3rd January 1913
1913
service
Royal Navy
Stoker I
122
Hindustan
Source:6491038
4th January 1913 - 10th December 1915
1915
service
Royal Navy
Stoker I
1801
Do;phin
Source:6491038
11th December 1915 - 27th January 1916
1915
dates
Age 23
Source:7610883
25th December 1915
1915
marriage
Florence Fanny Prowse
Source:7610873
25th December 1915 - 1st April 1946
1916
service
Royal Navy
Stoker I
526
Vulcan
Source:6491038
28th January 1916 - 21st June 1916
1916
service
Royal Navy
Stoker I
2
Argonaut s/m C20
Source:6491038
22nd June 1916 - 11th September 1916
1916
service
Royal Navy
Stoker I
181
Dolphin
Source:6491038
12th September 1916 - 27th November 1916
1916
service
Royal Navy
Stoker I
2
Dolphin s/m C20
Source:6491038
28th November 1916 - 31st July 1917
1917
service
Royal Navy
Stoker I
5.93
Dolphin
Source:6491038
1st August 1917 - 7th February 1918
1918
service
Royal Navy
Stoker I
21
Ambrose s/m L3
Source:6491038
8th February 1918 - 10th September 1918
1918
service
Royal Navy
Stoker I
2828
Victory II
Source:6491038
11th September 1918 - 24th October 1918
1921
children
Hwfa Thomas Griffiths
Source:7610641
16th August 1921
1922
children
Lilian O Griffiths
Source:7655908
1922
1926
children
David William Griffiths
Source:7655903
1926
1945
dates
Age 53
Source:7610883
1st April 1945
children
Gertrude Margaret Griffiths
Source:7655919
children
Lilian Griffiths
Source:7610641
children
David William Griffiths
Source:7610641
employment
Engine Fettler
Source:6491038
1945
death
War Related Sickness
Invalided 1918 'Asthmatic'. Death certificate states 'cardiac failure due to chronic bronchitis'. Family sources said he had lung damage due to submarine service (stoker) ? sinking.
Romford, Essex
United Kingdom
Source:7610883
1st April 1945
burial
Hornchurch, Essex
United Kingdom
Source:7610883
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William Thomas |
| Initials | WT |
| Last Name | Griffiths |
| Source | 6491038 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 193 Carbrook Street, Attercliffe cum Darnall, Sheffield | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 | |
| 3/7 Bailey Street, Sheffield, Yorkshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | 3086 | Victory II | Stoker II | ||
| Royal Navy | ??93 | Renown | Stoker II | ||
| Royal Navy | 3774 | Victory II | Stoker II | ||
| Royal Navy | 122 | Hindustan | Stoker II | ||
| Royal Navy | 122 | Hindustan | Stoker I | ||
| Royal Navy | 1801 | Do;phin | Stoker I | ||
| Royal Navy | 526 | Vulcan | Stoker I | ||
| Royal Navy | 2 | Argonaut s/m C20 | Stoker I | ||
| Royal Navy | 181 | Dolphin | Stoker I | ||
| Royal Navy | 2 | Dolphin s/m C20 | Stoker I | ||
| Royal Navy | 5.93 | Dolphin | Stoker I | ||
| Royal Navy | 21 | Ambrose s/m L3 | Stoker I | ||
| Royal Navy | 2828 | Victory II | Stoker I | ||
| Royal Navy | K14211 |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hwfa Thomas Griffiths | son | 16th August 1921 | |
| Lilian Griffiths | daughter | ||
| David William Griffiths | son | ||
| David William Griffiths | son | 1926 | |
| Lilian O Griffiths | daughter | 1922 | |
| Gertrude Margaret Griffiths | adopted daughter |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| David Griffiths | father | ||
| Gertrude Griffiths formerly Arthur | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ethel O Griffiths | sister | 1894 | |
| Annie D Griffiths | sister | 1896 | |
| David Griffiths | brother | 1900 | |
| Gwyn Vaughan Griffiths | brother | 1902 | |
| Hwfa Griffiths | brother | 1906 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florence Fanny Prowse | wife | 25th December 1915 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Grey | Dark brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1912-03-08 | 5'6" |
Media
Media
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Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy Seamen 1899-1919 | ||
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Jennifer53219 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Jennifer53219 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Jennifer53219 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Jennifer53219 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Jennifer53219 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Jennifer53219 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Jennifer53219 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Jennifer53219 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Jennifer53219 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Jennifer53219 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Jennifer53219 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Jennifer53219 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Jennifer53219 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Jennifer53219 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Jennifer53219 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Jennifer53219 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Jennifer53219 |
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