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We remember Robert William Ferrett
We remember Robert William Ferrett
Timeline
Timeline
1889
1916
service
Royal Navy
Stoker 1st Class
K26116
HMS Vanguard
Source:6502916
4th May 1916 - 22nd December 1916
1917
death
Died of wounds
Wounded during air raid on Chatham Dockyard on the night of 3rd September 1917. Died of wounds the following day.
Chatham
United Kingdom
Source:8953539
4th September 1917
burial
Woodlands Road, Gillingham, Kent.
Woodlands Naval Cemetery, Gillingham Kent.
United Kingdom
Naval 10. 519.
Source:8953539
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Robert William |
| Initials | RW |
| Last Name | Ferrett |
| Source | 6502916 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | K26116 | HMS Vanguard | Stoker 1st Class |
Media
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Robert William FerrettLocation unknown, during his time in service, cap indicates HMS Vanguard.
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Old Jutland postcardA commemorative postcard, outlining HMS Vanguard's involvement in the Battle of Jutland.Contributed by:
Graham118027
Communities
Communities
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HMS Vanguard at the Battle of JutlandMore about HMS Vanguard at the Battle of Jutland
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Gotha Bombing Raid: Chatham 3 September 1917More about Gotha Bombing Raid: Chatham 3 September 1917
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 | Graham118027 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Casualty details | Graham118027 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Robert William Ferrett | Graham118027 | |
| Old Jutland postcard | Graham118027 |
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