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We remember Frederick William Watts
We remember Frederick William Watts
Timeline
Timeline
1885
sibling
Robert Thomas Watts
Source:9068731
1885
1887
sibling
Harry Alf Watts
Source:9068731
1887
1889
sibling
Eveline Louisa Watts
Source:9068731
1889
1892
1893
sibling
Louisa E Watts
Source:9068716
1893
1896
sibling
Florence M Watts
Source:9068716
1896
1914
marriage
Alice Tuck
Source:9068721
1914
1916
service
Royal Navy
Cook's Mate
M4633
HMS MALAYA
Source:8579412
31st May 1916
service
Royal Navy
Cook's Mate
M/4633(PO)
H.M.S. "Malaya."
Source:9436217
1916
death
Died of wounds
As a result of injuries in HMS Malaya at the Battle of Jutland
Source:8579412
1st June 1916
burial
Orkney
United Kingdom
Source:9436217
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Frederick William |
| Initials | FW |
| Last Name | Watts |
| Source | 6554239 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | M4633 | HMS MALAYA | Cook's Mate | ||
| Royal Navy | M/4633(PO) | H.M.S. "Malaya." | Cook's Mate |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Louisa Watts | mother | ||
| Robert T W Watts | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Thomas Watts | brother | 1885 | |
| Harry Alf Watts | brother | 1887 | |
| Eveline Louisa Watts | sister | 1889 | |
| Louisa E Watts | sister | 1893 | |
| Florence M Watts | sister | 1896 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alice Tuck | wife | 1914 |
Media
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Frederick William WattsHead and shoulders, probably in uniform as a Cook's Mate. Date unknown, but probably from early time in RN as he was 24 when killed.
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Gerry59140
Communities
Communities
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HMS Malaya at the Battle of JutlandMore about HMS Malaya at the Battle of Jutland
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Portsmouth Men at the Battle of JutlandMore about Portsmouth Men at the Battle of Jutland
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Battle of Jutland Burials - Lyness Royal Naval CemeteryMore about Battle of Jutland Burials - Lyness Royal Naval Cemetery
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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 | ||
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Gerry59140 | |
| WW1 Naval Casualties Transcription | Gerry59140 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Gerry59140 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | Gerry59140 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Gerry59140 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Fife3190 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Casualty List for HMS Malaya at the Battle of Jutland | Gerry59140 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Frederick Watts' gravestone at Lyness | Gerry59140 | |
| Frederick William Watts | Gerry59140 |
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