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We remember William Herbert Atkin
We remember William Herbert Atkin
Timeline
Timeline
1892
birth
Staplen Hill, Burton-on-Trent, Derbyshire
United Kingdom
Source:6613268
Source:8590112
31st May 1892
1911
dates
Age 18
Source:8590112
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
Coal hewer
Kirkby in Ashfield, Nottinghamshire
United Kingdom
Source:8590112
2nd April 1911
1911
location
27 Cookson Street Kirkby In Ashfield Nottinghamshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8590112
2nd April 1911
1915
service
Royal Navy
Stoker 1st Class
SS117201
HMS BLACK PRINCE
Source:6613268
25th October 1915 - 31st May 1916
1916
location
27, Cookson Street, KIRBY In ASHFIELD. Nottinghamshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8590098
31st May 1916
1916
death
Killed in Action
HMS BLACK PRINCE at the Battle of Jutland
at sea
Denmark
Source:8585299
Source:6613268
31st May 1916
burial
Hampshire
United Kingdom
Source:8590096
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William Herbert |
| Initials | WH |
| Last Name | Atkin |
| Source | 6613268 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Cookson Street Kirkby In Ashfield Nottinghamshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| 27, Cookson Street, KIRBY In ASHFIELD. Nottinghamshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st May 1916 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | SS117201 | HMS BLACK PRINCE | Stoker 1st Class |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annie | mother | ||
| James Atkin | father |
Media
Media
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Communities
Communities
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Battle of Jutland KIA - Surnames AMore about Battle of Jutland KIA - Surnames A
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HMS Black Prince at the Battle of JutlandMore about HMS Black Prince 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 | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Peter6648 | |
| WW1 Naval Casualties Transcription | Peter6648 | |
| Deaths at sea, 1781-1968 Transcription | Peter6648 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Peter6648 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Peter6648 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| HMS BLACK PRINCE Casualty List | Gerry59140 |
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