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We remember William Henry Balkham
We remember William Henry Balkham
Timeline
Timeline
1894
1911
location
Higher Street Dartmouth
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8708187
2nd April 1911
1913
enlistment
United Kingdom
Source:6494027
2nd January 1913
1916
service
Royal Navy
Stoker 1c
K17201
Diligence - Noble
Source:6494027
14th February 1916 - 28th February 1918
1918
service
Royal Navy
Stoker 1c
K17201
Diligence - Noble - 14 days cells
Source:6494027
1st March 1918 - 14th March 1918
1918
service
Royal Navy
Stoker 1c
K17201
Diligence - Noble
Source:6494027
15th March 1918 - 30th June 1918
1918
service
Royal Navy
Stoker 1c
K17201
Woolwich - Noble
Source:6494027
1st July 1918 - 31st January 1919
1919
service
Royal Navy
Stoker 1c
K17201
Vivid - Noble
Source:6494027
1st February 1919 - 24th February 1919
1919
service
Royal Navy
Stoker 1c
K17201
Apollo - Noble
Source:6494027
25th February 1919 - 14th October 1919
1919
marriage
Bessie M Tucker
Source:8708190
1919
1925
discharge
Source:6494027
1st January 1925
1975
death
Unknown
Index indicates death occurred during the third quarter
Newton Abbot
United Kingdom
Source:8708193
1975
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William Henry |
| Initials | WH |
| Last Name | Balkham |
| Source | 6494027 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Higher Street Dartmouth | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | K17201 | Diligence - Noble - 14 days cells | Stoker 1c | ||
| Royal Navy | K17201 | Diligence - Noble | Stoker 1c | ||
| Royal Navy | K17201 | Woolwich - Noble | Stoker 1c | ||
| Royal Navy | K17201 | Vivid - Noble | Stoker 1c | ||
| Royal Navy | K17201 | Apollo - Noble | Stoker 1c | ||
| Royal Navy | K17201 | Diligence - Noble | Stoker 1c |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kate Balkham | mother | ||
| Joseph Henry Balkham | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bessie M Tucker | wife | 1919 |
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 | Colin86612 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Colin86612 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Colin86612 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Colin86612 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| William Henry Balkham | Colin86612 |
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