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We remember Charles Holbrow
We remember Charles Holbrow
Timeline
Timeline
1888
sibling
Lizzie Holbrow
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1888
1891
sibling
Alice Holbrow
Source:7958408
1891
1892
sibling
George Holbrow
Source:7958408
1892
1894
1897
sibling
William Holbrow
Source:7958408
1897
1899
sibling
John Holbrow
Source:7958408
1899
1911
dates
Age 16
Source:7958407
1911
1916
service
Royal Navy
Stoker 1st Class
K23928
HMS BLACK PRINCE
Source:8590322
30th May 1916
employment
silk spinner
Source:7958407
1916
death
Killed in Action
went down with HMS "Black Prince"
North Sea off Jutland
Denmark
Source:6641851
31st May 1916
burial
Hampshire
United Kingdom
Source:8712608
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Charles |
| Initials | C |
| Last Name | Holbrow |
| Source | 6500729 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | K23928 | HMS BLACK PRINCE | Stoker 1st Class |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ellen Holbrow | mother | ||
| George Holbrow | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lizzie Holbrow | sister | 1888 | |
| Alice Holbrow | sister | 1891 | |
| George Holbrow | brother | 1892 | |
| William Holbrow | brother | 1897 | |
| John Holbrow | brother | 1899 |
Media
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Nailsworth (Gloucestershire) War Memorial westNailsworth War Memorial plaque on west side
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Woodchester (Gloucestershire) Wayside Cross plaqueone of the plaques at the base of the Woodchester Wayside CrossContributed by:
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Stroud News re Charles Holbrowarticle in Stroud News of 9th June 1916 reporting death of Charles HolbrowContributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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Nailsworth (Gloucestershire) War MemorialMore about Nailsworth (Gloucestershire) War Memorial
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Woodchester Wayside Cross (Gloucestershire)More about Woodchester Wayside Cross (Gloucestershire)
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HMS Black Prince at the Battle of JutlandMore about HMS Black Prince 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 | ||
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Rosalind33157 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Rosalind33157 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Rosalind33157 | |
| WW1 Naval Casualties Transcription | Ann28002 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Ann28002 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| HMS BLACK PRINCE Casualty List | Gerry59140 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Nailsworth (Gloucestershire) War Memorial west | Rosalind33157 | |
| Woodchester (Gloucestershire) Wayside Cross plaque | Rosalind33157 | |
| Stroud News re Charles Holbrow | Rosalind33157 | |
| Portsmouth Naval Memorial | Rosalind33157 |
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