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We remember William Eglington
We remember William Eglington
Timeline
Timeline
1895
1916
service
Royal Navy
Stoker 1st Class
SS116078
HMS Chester
Source:6612144
2nd May 1916 - 9th March 1919
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William |
| Initials | W |
| Last Name | Eglington |
| Source | 6612144 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | SS116078 | HMS Chester | Stoker 1st Class |
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My Grandfathers GravestoneThis is the grave of my Grandfater William Eglington who served on the Cheshire at the battle of Jutland. He became a Butcher when he left the Royal Navy and lived in Dun Laoghaire (Kingstown) on Wolftone Avenue until he died in 1950
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HMS Chester at the Battle of JutlandMore about HMS Chester at the Battle of Jutland
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
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| Royal Navy Seamen 1899-1919 |
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| My Grandfathers Gravestone | Paul126178 |
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