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We remember Walter Softley
We remember Walter Softley
Timeline
Timeline
1890
sibling
Emily Softley
Source:8516800
1890
1895
1898
sibling
Herbert Softly
Source:8516800
1898
1900
sibling
Horace Softly
Source:8516800
1900
1911
dates
Age 15
Source:8516800
2nd April 1911
1916
enlistment
Source:6568433
8th January 1916
1916
service
Royal Navy
Wireman 2nd Class
M18885
HMS Lion
Source:6568433
20th May 1916 - 31st May 1916
1916
dates
Age 20
Source:8516793
31st May 1916
1916
death
Source:8516793
31st May 1916
burial
Hampshire
United Kingdom
Source:8516793
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Walter |
| Initials | W |
| Last Name | Softley |
| Source | 6568433 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | M18885 | HMS Lion | Wireman 2nd Class |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grace Ann Softley | mother | ||
| Walter Softley | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emily Softley | sister | 1890 | |
| Herbert Softly | brother | 1898 | |
| Horace Softly | brother | 1900 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Grey | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1916-02-08 | 5'2" |
Media
Communities
Communities
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HMS Lion at the Battle of JutlandMore about HMS Lion at the Battle of Jutland
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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 | Ann39898 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Ann39898 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Ann39898 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| HMS Lion | Gerry59140 |
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