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We remember Oliver Newbon
We remember Oliver Newbon
Timeline
Timeline
1892
1914
marriage
Winifred Jessie Burbridge-Smith
Source:7726613
13th April 1914
1914
service
Royal Navy
Officer's Steward 2nd Class
L2607
HMS Monmouth
Source:8514785
31st October 1914
1914
dates
Age 22
Source:7726613
1st November 1914
1914
death
Killed in Action
Was on HMS Monmouth when she was sunk at the Battle of Coronel
Source:7726613
1st November 1914
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Oliver |
| Initials | O |
| Last Name | Newbon |
| Source | 6538282 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | L2607 | HMS Monmouth | Officer's Steward 2nd Class |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Henry Newbon | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winifred Jessie Burbridge-Smith | wife | 13th April 1914 |
Media
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Memorial broochOliver when on HMS Andromeda March 1911-May 1912. Ships name can be seen on cap badge.
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Communities
Communities
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 |
|---|---|---|
| CWGC record | Gerry59140 | |
| Battle of Coronel casualty list - HMS Monmouth | Gerry59140 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Memorial brooch | Marilyn58986 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves commission | Marilyn58986 |
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