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We remember Thomas Edward Potts
We remember Thomas Edward Potts
Timeline
Timeline
1886
1889
sibling
Elizabeth Florrie Potts
Source:9207473
1889
1891
location
St Johns Street, Newton, Lancs
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9207473
1891
1893
sibling
George W Potts
Source:9207478
1893
1896
sibling
Marie Potts
Source:9207478
1896
1901
employment
Screw Machine Minder
United Kingdom
Source:9207478
1901
1901
location
3 Regent Street, Newton, Lancs.
United Kingdom
other group residence address
Source:9207478
1901
1915
marriage
Lilian A Rickard
Source:9207487
1915
service
Royal Navy
Engine Room Artificer 3rd Class
M5170
H.M.S. "Surprise"
Source:9207489
location
253, Francis Avenue, Southsea, Hants.
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9207489
1917
death
Killed in Action
02H00 of 23/12/1917, HMS Surprise, ran into a German mine and sank while trying to rescue HMS Torrent's crew that had also struck a mine.
United Kingdom
Source:9207489
Source:9207503
23rd December 1917
burial
Hampshire
United Kingdom
I. 12. 45.
Source:9207489
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Thomas Edward |
| Initials | TE |
| Last Name | Potts |
| Source | 6554775 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 253, Francis Avenue, Southsea, Hants. | United Kingdom | their own address | ||
| 3 Regent Street, Newton, Lancs. | United Kingdom | other group residence address | known 1901 | |
| St Johns Street, Newton, Lancs | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1891 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | M5170 | H.M.S. "Surprise" | Engine Room Artificer 3rd Class |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eliza | mother | ||
| Thomas Potts | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Florrie Potts | sister | 1889 | |
| George W Potts | brother | 1893 | |
| Marie Potts | sister | 1896 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lilian A Rickard | wife | 1915 |
Media
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Cross of SacrificeEngine Room Artificer 3rd Class Thomas Edward Potts Is buried in Milton Cemetery, Portsmouth. (image 2013)
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy Seamen 1899-1919 | ||
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | DR117137 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | DR117137 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | DR117137 | |
| WW1 Naval Casualties Transcription | DR117137 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Wikipedia | DR117137 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Cross of Sacrifice | DR117137 |
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