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We remember William John Mingo
We remember William John Mingo
Timeline
Timeline
1892
1912
enlistment
Devonport
United Kingdom
Source:8654500
3rd May 1912
1915
service
Royal Navy
Leading Stoker
K14880
HMS DEFENCE
Source:6491706
17th June 1915 - 31st May 1916
1916
marriage
Mabel Moore
Source:8654500
1916
employment
General labourer
Source:8654500
service
Royal Navy
Leading Stoker
K14880
Source:8654500
1916
death
Killed in Action
HMS Defence at the Battle of Jutland
Source:6491706
31st May 1916
burial
Devon
His body was not recovered
United Kingdom
Source:8654556
Source:8654500
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William John |
| Initials | WJ |
| Last Name | Mingo |
| Source | 6491706 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | K14880 | HMS DEFENCE | Leading Stoker | ||
| Royal Navy | K14880 | Leading Stoker |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Mingo | mother | ||
| John Mingo | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mabel Moore | wife | 1916 |
Media
Media
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Plymouth Naval MemorialWilliam Mingo's name appears on the memorial on The HoeContributed by:
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William Mingo and siblingsWilliam Mingo (centre) with his sisters Susan and Margaretta, and brothers Eldred (served Devonshire Regiment) and James (Royal Navy). Another brother, James, was born in 1906.Contributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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HMS Defence at the Battle of JutlandMore about HMS Defence 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 | Fife3190 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy records | Graham5644 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Leading Stoker William John Mingo | Graham5644 | |
| Plymouth Naval Memorial | Graham5644 | |
| William Mingo and siblings | Graham5644 |
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