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We remember William Hewitt
We remember William Hewitt
Timeline
Timeline
1881
sibling
Daniel
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1881
1884
sibling
Catherine
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1884
1888
sibling
Isaac
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1888
1888
sibling
Jacob
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1888
1890
1901
location
Voylart, Llanrhidian, Gower
United Kingdom
parents address
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1901
1911
location
Voylart, Dunvant, Llanrhidian, Gower
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8680856
1911
1916
service
Royal Navy
Stoker 1st Class
SS110923
HMS Defence
Source:8680845
1916
1916
death
Killed in Action
onboard HMS Defence at Battle of Jutland
Source:8680837
Source:8680847
31st May 1916
burial
Plymouth, Devon
United Kingdom
Plaque 16
Source:8680845
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William |
| Initials | W |
| Last Name | Hewitt |
| Source | 6606996 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Voylart, Dunvant, Llanrhidian, Gower | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1911 | |
| Voylart, Llanrhidian, Gower | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | SS110923 | HMS Defence | Stoker 1st Class |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| David Hewitt | father | ||
| Rachel | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel | brother | 1881 | |
| Catherine | sister | 1884 | |
| Isaac | brother | 1888 | |
| Jacob | brother | 1888 |
Media
Media
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Welsh Book of RemembranceThe Welsh Book of Remembrance is a beautifully decorated volume containing the names of around 35,000 men and women of Welsh birth and parentage and also those who served with Welsh Regiments who lost their lives during the First World War. To reflect the fact that most of the men and women named in the Book died in Belgium or France the glass casing is French and the marble pedestal is Belgian. It has been digitised and transcribed as part of the Wales for Peace project, led by the Welsh Centre for International Affairs, and in collaboration with the National Library of Wales. The book is held in the Crypt at the Temple of Peace in Cardiff.Contributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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HMS Defence at the Battle of JutlandMore about HMS Defence 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 | ||
| British Royal Navy & Royal Marines, Battle of Jutland 1916 servicemen Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| WW1 Naval Casualties Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| Deaths at sea, 1781-1968 Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Selena49658 |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Death Notice | Selena49658 | |
| William | Selena49658 | |
| Plymouth Naval Memorial | Selena49658 | |
| Welsh Book of Remembrance | Selena49658 |
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