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We remember William Richmond Fell
We remember William Richmond Fell
Timeline
Timeline
1897
birth
New Zealand
Source:7644202
Source:8987004
31st January 1897
1916
service
Royal Navy
Midshipman
HMS Centurion
Source:7644202
15th April 1916
1916
service
Royal Navy
Midshipman
HMS Warspite
Source:7644202
21st April 1916 - 3rd September 1917
1917
service
Royal Navy
Sub Lieutenant
Source:7644202
30th September 1917
1919
service
Royal Navy
Lieutenant
Source:7644202
30th June 1919
1927
service
Royal Navy
Lieutenant Commander
Source:7644202
30th June 1927
service
Royal Navy
Captain
Source:7644202
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William Richmond |
| Initials | WR |
| Last Name | Fell |
| Source | 7644202 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | Captain | ||||
| Royal Navy | HMS Warspite | Midshipman | |||
| Royal Navy | HMS Centurion | Midshipman | |||
| Royal Navy | Sub Lieutenant | ||||
| Royal Navy | Lieutenant | ||||
| Royal Navy | Lieutenant Commander |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Media
Media
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Communities
Communities
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HMS Warspite at the Battle of JutlandMore about HMS Warspite at the Battle of Jutland
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New Zealanders at the Battle of JutlandMore about New Zealanders at the Battle of Jutland
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy Officers: 1899 - 1919 | ||
| Royal Navy Officers Medal Roll 1914-1920 Transcription | Trevor65535 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| “The horrible smell of burnt flesh” | Trevor321 | |
| The Real X-Men by Robert Lyman | Trevor65535 |
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