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We remember Oscar Gait
We remember Oscar Gait
Timeline
Timeline
1892
service
Royal Navy
M8973
Source:6558549
service
Royal Navy
Electrical Artificer 4th Class
M8973
HMS 'Vanguard'
Source:8665834
1917
death
Explosion aboard ship
Source:7646887
9th July 1917
burial
Kent
United Kingdom
Source:8665834
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Oscar |
| Initials | O |
| Last Name | Gait |
| Source | 6558549 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | M8973 | ||||
| Royal Navy | M8973 | HMS 'Vanguard' | Electrical Artificer 4th Class |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah | mother | ||
| Seward Gait | father |
Media
Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy Seamen 1899-1919 | ||
| WW1 Naval Casualties Transcription | Richard56332 | |
| Leicestershire and Rutland, Soldiers Died 1914-1920 Transcription | Richard56332 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Ann39898 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| CWG Chatham Naval Memorial | Richard56332 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| CWG Certificate | Richard56332 |
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