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We remember Percy Robert William Smith
We remember Percy Robert William Smith
Timeline
Timeline
1897
1901
location
North Street,Westbourne,Emsworth,Sussex.
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7942956
1901
1915
service
Royal Navy
Cooks Mate
M13644
HMS Malaya
5th battle squadron
Source:7942949
1st June 1915 - 31st May 1916
service
Royal Navy
Cook's Mate
M/13644(PO)
H.M.S. "Malaya."
Source:7942948
1916
death
Killed in Action
Killed by German gunfire aboard HMS Malaya.
Jutland
United Kingdom
Source:7942948
31st May 1916
burial
Orkney
B 50. Lyness Royal Naval Cemetery,Hoy,Orkney,Scotland.
United Kingdom
Source:7942948
Source:6563204
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Percy Robert William |
| Initials | PRW |
| Last Name | Smith |
| Source | 6563204 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Street,Westbourne,Emsworth,Sussex. | United Kingdom | parents address | 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | M13644 | HMS Malaya | 5th battle squadron | Cooks Mate | |
| Royal Navy | M/13644(PO) | H.M.S. "Malaya." | Cook's Mate |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ellen Jane Smith | mother | ||
| James Smith | father |
Media
Communities
Communities
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HMS Malaya at the Battle of JutlandMore about HMS Malaya at the Battle of Jutland
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Battle of Jutland Burials - Lyness Royal Naval CemeteryMore about Battle of Jutland Burials - Lyness Royal Naval Cemetery
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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 | MARY2719 | |
| WW1 Naval Casualties Transcription | MARY2719 | |
| Deaths at sea, 1781-1968 Transcription | MARY2719 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | MARY2719 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | MARY2719 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Casualty List for HMS Malaya at the Battle of Jutland | Gerry59140 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | Peter34996 |
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