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We remember Harry George Walters
We remember Harry George Walters
Timeline
Timeline
1890
sibling
Mabel Jennie Walters
Source:8507191
1st July 1890
1892
1895
sibling
Albert Ernest Walters
Source:8507191
13th August 1895
1902
sibling
Edgar James Walters
Source:8507191
28th November 1902
1908
enlistment
United Kingdom
Source:8585998
21st August 1908
1908
service
Royal Navy
Leading Cook's Mate
M586
HMS Castor
Source:6550203
21st August 1908 - 2nd September 1926
1913
marriage
Annie Fifield
Source:8507208
27th December 1913
1915
service
Royal Navy
Leading Cook
M586
HMS Castor
Source:6550203
11th November 1915 - 17th May 1919
1916
awards
Distinguished Service Medal (DSM)
British Award/Decoration
Source:8586000
31st May 1916
1944
death
Not War Related
Ipswich
United Kingdom
Source:8509351
23rd April 1944
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Harry George |
| Initials | HG |
| Last Name | Walters |
| Source | 6550203 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | M586 | HMS Castor | Leading Cook | ||
| Royal Navy | M586 | HMS Castor | Leading Cook's Mate |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Distinguished Service Medal (DSM) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annie Walters nee Perry | mother | ||
| Harry George Walters | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mabel Jennie Walters | sister | 1st July 1890 | |
| Albert Ernest Walters | brother | 13th August 1895 | |
| Edgar James Walters | brother | 28th November 1902 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annie Fifield | wife | 27th December 1913 |
Media
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Mabel, Harry and Albert Walters c1898This is a lovely photo of the 3 children in their best clothes.
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Albert (standing) and Harry Walters in 1913Brothers Albert in the Royal Artillery and Harry in the Royal Navy in 1913.
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Communities
Communities
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HMS Castor at the Battle of JutlandMore about HMS Castor at the Battle of Jutland
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Distinguished Service Medal at the Battle of JutlandMore about Distinguished Service Medal at the Battle of Jutland
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1901 Census | Margaret70895 | |
| Death registration index from the GRO | Margaret70895 | |
| Battle of Jutland, Medals, Honours and Gallantry awards | Margaret70895 | |
| Medal Rolls: Royal Navy: Ratings W-WHO 1914-1920 | Margaret70895 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Mabel, Harry and Albert Walters c1898 | Margaret70895 | |
| Albert (standing) and Harry Walters in 1913 | Margaret70895 | |
| Naval record for Harry George Walters | Margaret70895 |
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