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We remember William Edward James Melia
We remember William Edward James Melia
Timeline
Timeline
1896
1916
service
Royal Navy
Stoker 1st Class
K24787
HMS BLACK PRINCE
Source:8593355
30th May 1916
1916
location
9 Shardley Street, Off Crown St, Liverpool
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8635008
June 1916
1916
death
Killed in Action
HMS BLACK PRINCE at the Battle of Jutland
Source:8593355
31st May 1916
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William Edward James |
| Initials | WEJ |
| Last Name | Melia |
| Source | 6501587 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Shardley Street, Off Crown St, Liverpool | United Kingdom | their own address | known June 1916 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | K24787 | HMS BLACK PRINCE | Stoker 1st Class |
Media
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy Seamen 1899-1919 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| HMS BLACK PRINCE Casualty List | Gerry59140 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| William Edward James Melia | Stephen27718 | |
| Liverpool Echo 24 June 1916 p3 | Maggie85957 |
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