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We remember Robert Hopkins Wilson
We remember Robert Hopkins Wilson
Timeline
Timeline
1883
sibling
John William Daniel Wilson
Source:8640489
1883
1887
sibling
Mary Ann Hall Wilson
Source:8640489
1887
1890
birth
Dore or Totley, Derbyshire, now part of Sheffield, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
Source:6552943
Source:9427340
16th March 1890
1891
dates
Age 1
Source:9427361
5th April 1891
1891
location
30 Edgehill Road, Sheffield, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9427361
5th April 1891
1894
sibling
Joseph Aldred Wilson
Source:8640489
1894
1901
dates
Age 11
Source:9427340
31st March 1901
1901
location
11 Gatefield Road, Sheffield, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9427340
31st March 1901
1911
dates
Age 21
Source:8640489
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
Engineer's Turner and Fitter
United Kingdom
Source:8640489
2nd April 1911
1911
location
208 Walkley Crescent Road, Walkley, Sheffield, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
other group residence address
Source:8640489
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
Fitter and Turner
United Kingdom
Source:6552943
19th July 1911
1911
service
Royal Navy
Acting Engine Room Artificer
M3333
HMSs Pembroke II, Amethyst
Source:6552943
19th July 1911 - June 1912
1912
service
Royal Navy
Engine Room Artificer 4th Class
M3333
HMSs Amethyst, Pembroke II, Speedy, Leda
Source:6552943
1st July 1912 - 18th July 1914
1914
service
Royal Navy
Engine Room Artificer 3rd Class
M3333
HMSs Leda, Dolphin, Maidstone
Source:6552943
19th July 1914 - 26th December 1915
1915
marriage
Gladys Guest
Source:9432332
25th December 1915 - 27th March 1916
1915
service
Royal Navy
Engine Room Artificer 3rd Class
M3333
HMSs Dolphin, Maidstone, HM Submarine E24
Source:8640496
27th December 1915 - 27th March 1916
1916
dates
Age 27
Source:8640486
27th March 1916
1916
death
Killed in Action
Lost with the entire crew when HM Submarine E24 struck a mine.
At sea - North Sea, Heligoland Bight
Germany
Source:6552943
27th March 1916
burial
Chatham, Kent, England
United Kingdom
17
Source:8640486
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Robert Hopkins |
| Initials | RH |
| Last Name | Wilson |
| Source | 6552943 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Gatefield Road, Sheffield, Yorkshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| 208 Walkley Crescent Road, Walkley, Sheffield, Yorkshire | United Kingdom | other group residence address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| 30 Edgehill Road, Sheffield, Yorkshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th April 1891 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | M3333 | HMSs Pembroke II, Amethyst | Acting Engine Room Artificer | ||
| Royal Navy | M3333 | HMSs Amethyst, Pembroke II, Speedy, Leda | Engine Room Artificer 4th Class | ||
| Royal Navy | M3333 | HMSs Leda, Dolphin, Maidstone | Engine Room Artificer 3rd Class | ||
| Royal Navy | M3333 | HMSs Dolphin, Maidstone, HM Submarine E24 | Engine Room Artificer 3rd Class |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peter J Wilson | father | ||
| Mary Elizabeth Hopkins | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| John William Daniel Wilson | brother | 1883 | |
| Joseph Aldred Wilson | brother | 1894 | |
| Mary Ann Hall Wilson | sister | 1887 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gladys Guest | wife | 25th December 1915 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fair | Blue | Light Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1911-07-19 | 5'5" |
Media
Media
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Unidentified E Class Submarine. Courtesy of NMRN.Unidentified E class submarine under way at Mudros, Dardanelles, 1915, view from the port beam. Courtesy of the National Museum of the Royal Navy.
Contributed by:
Bridget3206
Communities
Communities
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 | Bridget3206 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Bridget3206 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Bridget3206 | |
| Deaths at sea, 1781-1968 Transcription | Bridget3206 | |
| WW1 Naval Casualties Transcription | Bridget3206 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Bridget3206 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Bridget3206 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | Bridget3206 | |
| British armed forces and overseas deaths and burials Transcription | Bridget3206 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Bridget3206 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Naval Medal Roll | Bridget3206 | |
| The Royal Navy Submarine Museum, Gosport - photographs | Bridget3206 | |
| HMS E24 - Wikipedia | Bridget3206 | |
| Parial transcription of WW1 Pension Ledger or Index Card | Bridget3206 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Unidentified E Class Submarine. Courtesy of NMRN. | Bridget3206 |
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