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We remember William Light
We remember William Light
Timeline
Timeline
1888
1916
service
Royal Navy
Stoker 1st Class
S.S.113151 (Po)
HMS Queen Mary
Source:7624643
31st May 1916
marriage
Florence
Source:9379997
service
Royal Navy
SS113151
Source:6609221
1916
death
Killed in Action
Killed or died as a direct result of enemy action.
Source:7624643
31st May 1916
burial
Hampshire
United Kingdom
Panel 18
Source:9379997
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William |
| Initials | W |
| Last Name | Light |
| Source | 6609221 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | SS113151 | ||||
| Royal Navy | S.S.113151 (Po) | HMS Queen Mary | Stoker 1st Class |
Family
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florence | wife |
Media
Media
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy Seamen 1899-1919 | ||
| WW1 Naval Casualties Transcription | Trevor321 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | DR117137 | |
| British Royal Navy & Royal Marines, Battle of Jutland 1916 servicemen Transcription | DR117137 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Unofficial Crest | Trevor321 | |
| Inscription | DR117137 | |
| Plaque 18 | DR117137 |
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