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We remember Herbert Edward Philip Burwell
We remember Herbert Edward Philip Burwell
Timeline
Timeline
1896
1911
dates
Age 15
Source:9368028
30th December 1911
1911
enlistment
Source:9368028
30th December 1911
1911
service
Royal Navy
Boy Artificer
M3779
HMS Fisgard
Source:9368028
30th December 1911 - 31st December 1915
1916
service
Royal Navy
Engine Room Artificer 5th Class.
M3779
HMS COCHRANE. Present at the Battle of Jutland.
Source:9368028
6th February 1916 - 18th February 1917
1917
service
Royal Navy
Engine Room Artificer 4th Class
M3779
HMS TITANIA
Source:9368028
7th April 1917 - 15th May 1918
1917
service
Royal Navy
Engine Room Artificer 4th Class
M3779
HM Submarine J6
Source:9368028
1st July 1917 - 15th October 1918
1918
dates
Age 22
Source:9368028
15th May 1918
1918
marriage
Annie Elizabeth Jones
Source:9368028
15th May 1918
1918
dates
Age 22
Source:9368028
15th October 1918
1918
death
Drowned at sea when J6 submarine he was serving on was mistakenly thought to be a U-boat and was sunk by 'friendly fire' from the SS Vessel CYMRIC.
Source:8637826
Source:9368028
15th October 1918
1919
children
Herbert Edward Philip Burwell
Source:9368028
13th June 1919
burial
Portsmouth, England
Drowned at sea. Body not recovered.
United Kingdom
29
Source:9368028
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Herbert Edward Philip |
| Initials | HEP |
| Last Name | Burwell |
| Source | 6553389 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | M3779 | HMS TITANIA | Engine Room Artificer 4th Class | ||
| Royal Navy | M3779 | HMS Fisgard | Boy Artificer | ||
| Royal Navy | M3779 | HMS COCHRANE. Present at the Battle of Jutland. | Engine Room Artificer 5th Class. | ||
| Royal Navy | M3779 | HM Submarine J6 | Engine Room Artificer 4th Class |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Herbert Edward Philip Burwell | son | 13th June 1919 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emily Sarah | mother | ||
| Herbert Edward Burwell | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annie Elizabeth Jones | wife | 15th May 1918 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fair | Blue | Light Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1911-12-30 | 5'2" |
Media
Media
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Communities
Communities
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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 | Trevor65535 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Trevor65535 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Trevor65535 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Trevor65535 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Service Record | Anne-Maria141254 |
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