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We remember William Francis Setters
We remember William Francis Setters
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Timeline
Timeline
1888
1912
service
Royal Navy
Stoker 1st Class
RFR/B/4165
Royal Fleet Reserve - Devonport
Source:8600969
29th January 1912 - 1st August 1914
1912
marriage
Sarah Melvina Felstead
Source:8600971
1912
1915
missing
Source:8600969
4th June 1915
service
Royal Navy
SS104586
Source:6600663
service
Royal Navy
Stoker 1st Class
104686
Royal Naval Division
Howe Battalion
Source:8600956
1915
death
Killed in Action
Third battle of Krithia, See the Royal Navy, 1914 Star Medal Roll 1914-1920 Transcription for an eye witness account of his death
Heles, Gallipoli
Turkey
Source:8600959
Source:8600969
4th June 1915
burial
Turkey
Source:8600956
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William Francis |
| Initials | WF |
| Last Name | Setters |
| Source | 6600663 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | SS104586 | ||||
| Royal Navy | 104686 | Royal Naval Division | Howe Battalion | Stoker 1st Class | |
| Royal Navy | RFR/B/4165 | Royal Fleet Reserve - Devonport | Stoker 1st Class |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary | mother | ||
| Samuel Setters | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah Melvina Felstead | wife | 1912 |
Media
Communities
Communities
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy Seamen 1899-1919 | ||
| Royal Naval Division Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Derek29832 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Derek29832 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Derek29832 | |
| WW1 Naval Casualties Transcription | Derek29832 | |
| Deaths at sea, 1781-1968 Transcription | Derek29832 | |
| Royal Navy, 1914 Star Medal Roll 1914-1920 Transcription | Derek29832 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Derek29832 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Derek29832 |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| William Francis Setters | Jordan127245 |
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We remember William Francis Setters
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