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We remember Thompson Gurnell
We remember Thompson Gurnell
Timeline
Timeline
1878
birth
Source:7643246
27th August 1878
1899
service
Royal Navy
Engineer Rear Admiral
Source:7643246
28th June 1899
1915
service
Royal Navy
Engineer Lieutenant-Commander
HMS Termagent
Source:7643246
14th July 1915 - 5th March 1917
1965
death
Not War Related
He was cremated on the 25/05/1965 at Portchester Crematorium, his ashes were
scattered in the West Border, North of the Chestnut tree, between 12 and 13 posts.
Hampshire
United Kingdom
Source:9396539
20th May 1965
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Thompson |
| Initials | T |
| Last Name | Gurnell |
| Source | 7643246 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | Engineer Rear Admiral | ||||
| Royal Navy | HMS Termagent | Engineer Lieutenant-Commander |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Colenutt | mother | ||
| William Gurnell | father |
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy Officers: 1899 - 1919 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Naval History Homepage | Andrew144250 | |
| Family History Thompson Gurnell | Andrew144250 |
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