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We remember Andrew William Hitches
We remember Andrew William Hitches
Timeline
Timeline
1894
1894
sibling
Alice Amelia Hitches
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1894
1896
sibling
Bertha Hitches
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1896
1899
sibling
Frederick Hitches
Source:9414337
1899
1911
employment
Ship Fitter Apprentice
Source:9414337
1911
1911
location
6 Arctic Road, Cowes, Isle of Wight
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9414337
1911
1916
service
Royal Navy
Engine Room Artificer 4th Class
M12471
HMS Agincourt
Source:6562034
24th March 1916 - 9th April 1918
service
Royal Navy
Chief Engine Room Artificer
P/MX54426
HMS Greyhound
Source:9414335
1941
death
Killed in Action
Ship was sunk by Stuka bombers off Crete.
Source:9414335
Source:9414365
22nd May 1941
burial
Hampshire
United Kingdom
Panel 53, Column 1
Source:9414335
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Andrew William |
| Initials | AW |
| Last Name | Hitches |
| Source | 6562034 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Arctic Road, Cowes, Isle of Wight | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | M12471 | HMS Agincourt | Engine Room Artificer 4th Class | ||
| Royal Navy | P/MX54426 | HMS Greyhound | Chief Engine Room Artificer |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frances Elizabeth | mother | ||
| Andrew Hitches | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alice Amelia Hitches | sister | 1894 | |
| Bertha Hitches | sister | 1896 | |
| Frederick Hitches | brother | 1899 |
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 | ||
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Trevor65535 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| CWGC Death Record | Trevor65535 | |
| HMS Greyhound | Trevor65535 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| HMS Greyhound | Trevor65535 |
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