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We remember Charles George Norris
We remember Charles George Norris
Timeline
Timeline
1895
1901
location
18 Upper Mill Lane Alverstoke
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8711882
31st March 1901
1914
enlistment
United Kingdom
Source:6499481
15th June 1914
1914
service
Royal Navy
Stoker 2nd Class
K22668
HMS INVINCIBLE
Source:6499481
2nd November 1914 - 4th August 1915
1915
service
Royal Navy
Stoker 1st Class
K22668
HMS Invincible
Source:6499481
5th August 1915 - 31st May 1916
1916
location
54 Brougham Street Gosport
United Kingdom
other group residence address
Source:8711876
31st May 1916
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.
HMS Invincible
United Kingdom
Source:8567729
Source:6499481
31st May 1916
burial
Portsmouth
United Kingdom
Source:8711875
sibling
Daisy Grainger -
Norris
Source:8711876
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Charles George |
| Initials | CG |
| Last Name | Norris |
| Source | 6499481 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Upper Mill Lane Alverstoke | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| 54 Brougham Street Gosport | United Kingdom | other group residence address | known 31st May 1916 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | K22668 | HMS INVINCIBLE | Stoker 2nd Class | ||
| Royal Navy | K22668 | HMS Invincible | Stoker 1st Class |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Norris | mother | ||
| Charles Norris | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daisy Grainger - nee Norris | sister |
Media
Media
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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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The Royal Hospital School (Greenwich Hospital School)More about The Royal Hospital School (Greenwich Hospital School)
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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 | Colin86612 | |
| WW1 Naval Casualties Transcription | Colin86612 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Colin86612 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Colin86612 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| HMS INVINCIBLE Casualty list | Gerry59140 | |
| Charles George Norris | Colin86612 |
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