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We remember George Clare
We remember George Clare
Timeline
Timeline
1897
1911
location
103 Barnsley Road, Cudworth, Barnsley, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8931000
2nd April 1911
1917
service
Royal Navy
Stoker 1st Class
K25747
HMS Magic
Source:6502547
5th November 1917 - 10th April 1918
1918
death
Killed in Action
As the result of an explosion, possibly caused by a mine, his body was not recovered.
Source:8931003
Source:8931005
10th April 1918
burial
Plymouth, Devon
United Kingdom
Source:8931003
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | George |
| Initials | G |
| Last Name | Clare |
| Source | 6502547 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 103 Barnsley Road, Cudworth, Barnsley, Yorkshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | K25747 | HMS Magic | Stoker 1st Class |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth | mother |
Media
Media
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1897 GRO birth index entryBirth entry for George Clare in Barnsley, no mother's maiden name given suggesting he was illegitimate.
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HMS Magic damagedHMS Magic being towed towards Lough Swilly for repair.Contributed by:
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Casualties list from HMS Magic 10th April 1918from Naval History casualties’ listsContributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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All Barnsley Lives of WW1 - Barnsley War Memorials ProjectMore about All Barnsley Lives of WW1 - Barnsley War Memorials Project
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Barnsley - Not Found on a War Memorial in BarnsleyMore about Barnsley - Not Found on a War Memorial in Barnsley
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy Seamen 1899-1919 | ||
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Linda571 | |
| Deaths at sea, 1781-1968 Transcription | Linda571 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Linda571 | |
| WW1 Naval Casualties Transcription | Linda571 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| 1897 GRO birth index entry | Linda571 | |
| HMS Magic | Valerie157271 | |
| HMS Magic damaged | Valerie157271 | |
| Casualties list from HMS Magic 10th April 1918 | Valerie157271 | |
| Plymouth naval memorial | Valerie157271 |
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