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We remember Thomas Atherton
We remember Thomas Atherton
Timeline
Timeline
1894
1901
location
Brook Field Lane, Aughton, Lancashire
United Kingdom
away from home address
Source:8590091
31st October 1901
1911
employment
Shipwright Apprentice
His Majesty's Dockyard
Portsmouth
United Kingdom
Source:8590084
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
Shipwright Apprentice
Portsmouth
United Kingdom
Source:8590084
2nd April 1911
1911
location
23 Herbert Terrace Landport Portsmouth
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8590084
2nd April 1911
1915
service
Royal Navy
Shipwright 3rd Class
M2261
HMS Queen Mary
Source:6551874
10th October 1915 - 31st May 1916
1916
dates
Age 21
Source:8590072
31st May 1916
1916
location
2 Tennyson Road, Copnor
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8590072
31st May 1916
1916
death
Killed in Action
Serving on HMS Queen Mary at Battle of Jutland. HMS Queen Mary sank during the action
at sea
Denmark
Source:8587611
Source:8590084
Source:8590072
31st May 1916
burial
Hampshire
Body not recovered for burial
United Kingdom
Source:8587611
Source:8610931
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Thomas |
| Initials | T |
| Last Name | Atherton |
| Source | 6551874 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Tennyson Road, Copnor | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st May 1916 | |
| 23 Herbert Terrace Landport Portsmouth | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| Brook Field Lane, Aughton, Lancashire | United Kingdom | away from home address | known 31st October 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | M2261 | HMS Queen Mary | Shipwright 3rd Class |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary | mother | ||
| Edward Atherton | father |
Media
Communities
Communities
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HMS Queen Mary at the Battle of JutlandMore about HMS Queen Mary at the Battle of Jutland
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Battle of Jutland KIA - Surnames AMore about Battle of Jutland KIA - Surnames A
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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 | Trevor321 | |
| WW1 Naval Casualties Transcription | Trevor321 | |
| Deaths at sea, 1781-1968 Transcription | Peter6648 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Peter6648 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Peter6648 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Peter6648 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| UK Royal Navy and Royal Marine War Graves Roll | WDYTYA24779 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| HMS Queen Mary | Trevor59579 |
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