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We remember Henry Charles Dunford
We remember Henry Charles Dunford
Timeline
Timeline
1886
sibling
Clara Dunford
Source:9592872
1886
1888
sibling
Alice Dunford
Source:9592872
1888
1891
1891
location
Wears, Abbotsbury, Dorset
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6622976
18th May 1891
1894
sibling
Emma Dunford
Source:9592872
1894
1901
dates
Age 9
Source:9592872
31st March 1901
1901
location
The Wears, Abbotsbury, Dorset
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9592872
31st March 1901
1911
dates
Age 20
Source:6626124
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
Gardener
Source:6626124
2nd April 1911
1911
appointments
Stoker second class
Source:6607570
14th November 1911 - 23rd October 1912
1911
service
Royal Navy
Stoker 2nd class
SS111498
HMS Victory II
Source:6607570
14th November 1911 - 9th December 1911
1911
service
Royal Navy
Stoker 2nd class
SS111498
HMS Renown
Source:6607570
10th December 1911 - 8th March 1912
1912
service
Royal Navy
Stoker 2nd class
SS111498
HMS Victory II
Source:6607570
9th March 1912 - 14th May 1912
1912
service
Royal Navy
Stoker 2nd class
SS111498
HMS Venerable
Source:6607570
15th May 1912 - 23rd October 1912
1912
appointments
Stoker first class
Source:6607570
24th October 1912 - 31st May 1916
1912
service
Royal Navy
Stoker 1st Class
SS111498
HMS Venerable
Source:6607570
24th October 1912 - 27th November 1912
1912
service
Royal Navy
Stoker 1st Class
SS111498
HMS Victory II
Source:6607570
28th November 1912 - 3rd September 1913
1913
service
Royal Navy
Stoker 1st Class
SS111498
HMS Queen Mary
Source:6607570
4th September 1913 - 31st May 1916
1916
death
Killed in Action
Killed or died as a direct result of enemy action.
Source:6643471
31st May 1916
burial
Hampshire
United Kingdom
18
Source:9060422
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Henry Charles |
| Initials | HC |
| Last Name | Dunford |
| Source | 6607570 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Wears, Abbotsbury, Dorset | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| Wears, Abbotsbury, Dorset | United Kingdom | parents address | known 18th May 1891 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | SS111498 | HMS Renown | Stoker 2nd class | ||
| Royal Navy | SS111498 | HMS Victory II | Stoker 2nd class | ||
| Royal Navy | SS111498 | HMS Venerable | Stoker 2nd class | ||
| Royal Navy | SS111498 | HMS Venerable | Stoker 1st Class | ||
| Royal Navy | SS111498 | HMS Victory II | Stoker 1st Class | ||
| Royal Navy | SS111498 | HMS Victory II | Stoker 2nd class | ||
| Royal Navy | SS111498 | HMS Queen Mary | Stoker 1st Class |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah Ann Dunford | mother | ||
| John Thomas Dunford | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clara Dunford | sister | 1886 | |
| Alice Dunford | sister | 1888 | |
| Emma Dunford | sister | 1894 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sallow | Green | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1911-11-14 | 5'6" |
Media
Media
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy Seamen 1899-1919 | ||
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Kevin14606 | |
| GRO WAR DEATHS NAVY ALL RANKS INDICES (1914 to 1921) Transcription | Kevin14606 | |
| WW1 Naval Casualties Transcription | Trevor321 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission | Kevin14606 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| HMS Queen Mary (Unofficial) Crest | Trevor321 | |
| HMS Queen Mary | Trevor59579 |
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