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We remember William Robert Burton
We remember William Robert Burton
Timeline
Timeline
1894
1901
location
Copenhagen Street Islington London
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8746937
31st March 1901
1915
enlistment
United Kingdom
Source:6543950
15th November 1915
1916
service
Royal Navy
Officers Steward 3rd class
L7788
HMS Defence
Source:6543950
2nd February 1916 - 31st May 1916
1916
location
84 Warwick Road Silver Street Upper Edmonton London
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8746932
31st May 1916
1916
death
Killed in Action
Died when HMS Defence was sunk at the Battle of Jutland
HMS Defence
United Kingdom
Source:8746932
31st May 1916
burial
Plymouth
United Kingdom
Source:8746932
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William Robert |
| Initials | WR |
| Last Name | Burton |
| Source | 6543950 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 84 Warwick Road Silver Street Upper Edmonton London | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st May 1916 | |
| Copenhagen Street Islington London | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | L7788 | HMS Defence | Officers Steward 3rd class |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alice E Burton | mother | ||
| John William Burton | father |
Media
Media
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Communities
Communities
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HMS Defence at the Battle of JutlandMore about HMS Defence 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 | Colin86612 | |
| WW1 Naval Casualties Transcription | Colin86612 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Colin86612 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| William Robert Burton | Colin86612 |
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