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We remember Leonard Charles Andrews
We remember Leonard Charles Andrews
Timeline
Timeline
1891
1901
location
Langley Street, Heigham, Norwich, Norfolk
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8596965
31st March 1901
1911
employment
Electrician
Norwich
United Kingdom
Source:8596934
2nd April 1911
1916
service
Royal Navy
Wireman 2nd Class
M11703
HMS INVINCIBLE
Source:8547399
30th May 1916
1916
location
60 Bowthorpe Road, Norwich, Norfolk
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8596923
31st May 1916
1916
death
Killed in Action
HMS INVINCIBLE suffered magazine explosion during the Battle of Jutland. There were only 6 survivors out of a crew of over a thousand.
Source:8547399
31st May 1916
burial
Hampshire
United Kingdom
Source:8584832
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Leonard Charles |
| Initials | LC |
| Last Name | Andrews |
| Source | 6561272 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60 Bowthorpe Road, Norwich, Norfolk | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st May 1916 | |
| Langley Street, Heigham, Norwich, Norfolk | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | M11703 | HMS INVINCIBLE | Wireman 2nd Class |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hannah Maria | mother | ||
| Frederick John Andrews | father |
Media
Media
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Communities
Communities
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HMS Invincible at the Battle of JutlandMore about HMS Invincible at the Battle of Jutland
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Battle of Jutland KIA - Surnames AMore about Battle of Jutland KIA - Surnames A
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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 | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Peter6648 | |
| WW1 Naval Casualties Transcription | Peter6648 | |
| Deaths at sea, 1781-1968 Transcription | Peter6648 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Peter6648 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Peter6648 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Peter6648 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| HMS INVINCIBLE Casualty list | Gerry59140 |
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