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We remember Wilfred Tomkinson
We remember Wilfred Tomkinson
Timeline
Timeline
1877
1891
service
Royal Navy
Naval Cadet
Source:7643758
15th July 1891
1893
service
Royal Navy
Midshipman
Source:7643758
15th September 1893
1897
service
Royal Navy
Sub Lieutenant
Source:7643758
15th March 1897
1899
service
Royal Navy
Lieutenant
Source:7643758
1st October 1899
1910
service
Royal Navy
Commander
Source:7643758
30th June 1910
1911
location
HMS Mercury, moored near Alverstoke
United Kingdom
military residence address
Source:9381790
2nd April 1911
1914
theatres
Western Europe :1
Source:7963215
1914 - 1918
1916
service
Royal Navy
Captain
Source:7643758
30th June 1916
1927
service
Royal Navy
Rear Admiral
Source:7643758
2nd August 1927
1932
service
Royal Navy
Vice-Admiral
Source:7643758
15th February 1932
1971
death
Not War Related
United Kingdom
Source:7963215
7th October 1971
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Wilfred |
| Initials | W |
| Last Name | Tomkinson |
| Source | 7643758 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HMS Mercury, moored near Alverstoke | United Kingdom | military residence address | known 2nd April 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | Naval Cadet | ||||
| Royal Navy | Midshipman | ||||
| Royal Navy | Sub Lieutenant | ||||
| Royal Navy | Lieutenant | ||||
| Royal Navy | Commander | ||||
| Royal Navy | Captain | ||||
| Royal Navy | Rear Admiral | ||||
| Royal Navy | Vice-Admiral |
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Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy Officers: 1899 - 1919 | ||
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Keith1947 | |
| Royal Navy Officers Medal Roll 1914-1920 Transcription | Keith1947 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Wilfred Tomkinson | Paul58252 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| W. Tomkinson | Paul58252 |
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