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We remember Edwin George Spencer
We remember Edwin George Spencer
Timeline
Timeline
1892
1901
location
3, Webberia, St Helens, Isle of Wight
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8685938
31st March 1901
1911
employment
Locomotive Fitter's Apprenctice
Ryde, Isle of Wight
United Kingdom
Source:8685937
2nd April 1911
1911
location
2 Mentone Villas, Ryde, Isle of Wight
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8685937
2nd April 1911
1916
service
Royal Navy
Electrical Artificer 3rd Class
M5656
HMS Hampshire
Source:6555260
28th January 1916 - 5th June 1916
1916
death
Killed in Action
At sea, H.M.S. Hampshire
Source:6555260
5th June 1916
burial
Hampshire
United Kingdom
Source:8682949
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Edwin George |
| Initials | EG |
| Last Name | Spencer |
| Source | 6555260 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Mentone Villas, Ryde, Isle of Wight | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| 3, Webberia, St Helens, Isle of Wight | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | M5656 | HMS Hampshire | Electrical Artificer 3rd Class |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florence nee Hayward | mother | ||
| Edwin James Spencer | father |
Media
Communities
Communities
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The sinking of HMS Hampshire - 5 June 1916More about The sinking of HMS Hampshire - 5 June 1916
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HMS Hampshire at the Battle of JutlandMore about HMS Hampshire at the Battle of Jutland
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HMS "Hampshire" - Crewmembers lost 5 June 1916More about HMS "Hampshire" - Crewmembers lost 5 June 1916
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 | Ann39898 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Geoffrey575 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Geoffrey575 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Edwin George Spencer | June141162 |
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