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We remember William Simpson
We remember William Simpson
Timeline
Timeline
1897
1915
enlistment
Unknown
United Kingdom
Source:6502470
27th April 1915
1915
service
Royal Navy
Stoker 2nd Class
K25670
HMS Victory II
Source:6502470
27th April 1915 - 1st September 1915
1915
service
Royal Navy
Stoker 2nd Class
K25670
HMS Queen Mary
Source:6502470
2nd September 1915 - 8th March 1916
1916
service
Royal Navy
Stoker 1st Class
K25670
HMS Queen Mary
Source:6502470
9th March 1916 - 31st March 1916
1916
service
Royal Navy
Stoker 1st Class
K25670
HMS Queen Mary
Source:7740249
31st May 1916
employment
Railway Porter
United Kingdom
Source:6502470
service
Royal Navy
Source:7740249
1916
death
Killed in Action
Source:7740249
31st May 1916
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William |
| Initials | W |
| Last Name | Simpson |
| Source | 6502470 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | |||||
| Royal Navy | K25670 | HMS Queen Mary | Stoker 1st Class | ||
| Royal Navy | K25670 | HMS Victory II | Stoker 2nd Class | ||
| Royal Navy | K25670 | HMS Queen Mary | Stoker 2nd Class | ||
| Royal Navy | K25670 | HMS Queen Mary | Stoker 1st Class |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Grey | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-04-27 | 5'7" |
Media
Communities
Communities
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HMS Queen Mary at the Battle of JutlandMore about HMS Queen Mary 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 | ||
| WW1 Naval Casualties Transcription | Trevor321 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Battle of Jutland 31st May 1916 | Rachel60558 | |
| Death at Battle of Jutland | Rachel60558 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| HMS Queen Mary | Trevor59579 |
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