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We remember Owen William Sumner
We remember Owen William Sumner
Timeline
Timeline
1889
1907
enlistment
Bristol
United Kingdom
Source:7640363
4th June 1907
1907
service
Royal Navy
Private
Royal Marines
Source:7640363
4th June 1907
1911
service
Royal Navy
Lance Corporal
Royal Marines
Source:7640363
1st August 1911
1911
marriage
Mabel Gerry
Source:7640363
25th December 1911
1914
service
Royal Navy
Corporal
Royal Marines
Source:7640363
30th July 1914 - 20th October 1915
1915
service
Royal Navy
Sergeant
Royal Marines
Source:7640363
21st October 1915 - 8th February 1921
1923
service
Royal Navy
Company Sergeant
Royal Marines
Source:7640363
1st April 1923 - 26th August 1926
1926
service
Royal Navy
Company Sergeant Major
Royal Marines
Source:7640363
27th August 1926
1941
service
Royal Navy
Lieutenant
Royal Marines
Source:7640363
26th February 1941
1946
dates
Age 56
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27th February 1946
1946
death
Bristol, Gloucestershire
United Kingdom
Source:9504346
Source:9504344
27th February 1946
burial
Gloucestershire
United Kingdom
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Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Owen William |
| Initials | OW |
| Last Name | Sumner |
| Source | 7640363 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | Royal Marines | Private | |||
| Royal Navy | Royal Marines | Lance Corporal | |||
| Royal Navy | Royal Marines | Corporal | |||
| Royal Navy | Royal Marines | Sergeant | |||
| Royal Navy | Royal Marines | Company Sergeant | |||
| Royal Navy | Royal Marines | Company Sergeant Major | |||
| Royal Navy | Royal Marines | Lieutenant |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emmie Sumner | mother | ||
| John Charles Sumner | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mabel Gerry | wife | 25th December 1911 |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1907-06-04 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy Officers: 1899 - 1919 | ||
| Royal Marines 1899-1919 Transcription | Mary1692 | |
| Royal Marine Medal Roll 1914-1920 Transcription | Mary1692 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Jonathan101862 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | Jonathan101862 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Jonathan101862 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Jonathan101862 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| CWGC | Jonathan101862 |
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