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We remember Charles Albert Birks
We remember Charles Albert Birks
Timeline
Timeline
1894
1914
marriage
Ruth Gurnell
Source:9622827
1914
1915
service
Royal Navy
Stoker 1st Class
SS114538
HMS Queen Mary
Source:6610604
26th October 1915 - 31st May 1916
service
Royal Navy
SS114538
Source:6610604
1916
death
Killed in Action
Killed or died as a direct result of enemy action.
Source:7625271
31st May 1916
burial
Hampshire
United Kingdom
Source:9622824
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Charles Albert |
| Initials | CA |
| Last Name | Birks |
| Source | 6610604 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | SS114538 | ||||
| Royal Navy | SS114538 | HMS Queen Mary | Stoker 1st Class |
Family
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ruth Gurnell | wife | 1914 |
Media
Media
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Back of Sailors Grave post cardPost card sent to Ruth, the wife of CharlesContributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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HMS Queen Mary at the Battle of JutlandMore about HMS Queen Mary 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 | ||
| WW1 Naval Casualties Transcription | Trevor321 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Ann39898 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | Ann39898 | |
| British armed forces and overseas deaths and burials Transcription | Ann39898 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Unofficial Crest | Trevor321 | |
| HMS Queen Mary | Trevor59579 | |
| Charles Albert Humbles Birks | Stephen27718 | |
| Sailors grave post card | mike93098 | |
| Back of Sailors Grave post card | mike93098 | |
| Copy of seaman's will | mike93098 |
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