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We remember William Aitken
We remember William Aitken
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Details
Details
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William |
| Initials | W |
| Last Name | Aitken |
| Source | 6585126 |
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | SS24 | ||||
| Royal Navy | SS24 | HMS Vivid I | Ordinary Seaman | ||
| Royal Navy | SS24 | HMS Arrogant | Ordinary Seaman | ||
| Royal Navy | SS24 | HMS Diana | Ordinary Seaman | ||
| Royal Navy | SS24 | HMS Diana | Able Seaman | ||
| Royal Navy | SS24 | HMS Vivid I | Able Seaman | ||
| Royal Navy | SS24 | HMS Cumberland | Able Seaman | ||
| Royal Navy | SS24 | HMS Vivid I | Able Seaman | ||
| Royal Navy | SS24 | HMS Magnificent | Able Seaman | ||
| Royal Navy | SS24 | HMS Vivid | Able Seaman | ||
| Royal Navy | SS24 (Dev B 2293) | Royal Fleet Reserve | Able Seaman | ||
| Royal Navy | SS24 (Dev B 2293) | HMS Prince George | Able Seaman | ||
| Royal Navy | SS24 (Dev B 2293) | HMS Vivid I | Able Seaman | ||
| Royal Navy | SS24 (Dev B 2293) | HMS Active | Able Seaman | ||
| Royal Navy | SS24 (Dev B 2293) | HMS Vivid II | Able Seaman | ||
| Royal Navy | SS24 (Dev B 2293) | HMS Eaglet (Banbury) | Able Seaman | ||
| Royal Navy | SS24 (Dev B 2293) | HMS Vivid I (RFR) | Able Seaman |
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy Seamen 1899-1919 |
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