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We remember Cyril Sturgess
We remember Cyril Sturgess
Timeline
Timeline
1896
1901
location
Cross Stones,Durrington,Amesbury,Salisbury,Wilts.
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7946817
1901 - 1911
1916
service
Royal Navy
Stoker 1st Class
K29888
HMS Black Prince
1st Cruiser Squadron.
Source:6506683
26th April 1916 - 31st May 1916
1916
death
Killed in Action
HMS Black Prince was destroyed by 4 German Battleships killing all 857 hands onboard.
At Sea Jutland.
United Kingdom
Source:6506683
31st May 1916
burial
At Sea Jutland. Commemorated. 19. Portsmouth Naval Memorial,Portsmouth,Hampshire.
Source:6506683
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Cyril |
| Initials | C |
| Last Name | Sturgess |
| Source | 6506683 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cross Stones,Durrington,Amesbury,Salisbury,Wilts. | United Kingdom | parents address | 1901 - 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | K29888 | HMS Black Prince | 1st Cruiser Squadron. | Stoker 1st Class |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bertha Sturgess | mother | ||
| Frederick Sturgess | father |
Media
Communities
Communities
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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 | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | MARY2719 | |
| WW1 Naval Casualties Transcription | MARY2719 | |
| Deaths at sea, 1781-1968 Transcription | MARY2719 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | MARY2719 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | MARY2719 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | MARY2719 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | Peter34996 |
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