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We remember William Robinson Herron
We remember William Robinson Herron
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Timeline
Timeline
1871
sibling
George Herron
Source:9365241
1871
1874
birth
Source:7644381
26th June 1874
1881
location
125 Hamilton Street, Newcastle-upon-Tyne
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9365241
1881
1891
employment
Apprentice Fitter & Turner
Newcastle-upon-Tyne
United Kingdom
Source:9365220
1891
1891
location
127 Stone Street, Newcastle-upon-Tyne
United Kingdom
away from home address
Source:9365220
1891
1901
location
127 Stone Street, Newcastle-upon-Tyne
United Kingdom
away from home address
Source:9365215
1901
1905
marriage
Florence Maud Bowring
Source:9365196
July 1905
1907
children
Florrie Sarah Louise Herron
Source:9365201
5th December 1907
1911
location
161 Arundel Street, Landport, Portsmouth
United Kingdom
away from home address
Source:9365201
1911
1914
service
Royal Navy
Acting Artificer Engineer
HMS Good Hope
Source:8448060
31st March 1914
employment
Engineer Ordnance
Newcastle-upon-Tyne
United Kingdom
Source:9365215
1914
death
Killed in Action
Battle of Coronel, off the coast of Chile
Source:8448060
1st November 1914
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William Robinson |
| Initials | WR |
| Last Name | Herron |
| Source | 7644381 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 125 Hamilton Street, Newcastle-upon-Tyne | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1881 | |
| 127 Stone Street, Newcastle-upon-Tyne | United Kingdom | away from home address | known 1891 | |
| 127 Stone Street, Newcastle-upon-Tyne | United Kingdom | away from home address | known 1901 | |
| 161 Arundel Street, Landport, Portsmouth | United Kingdom | away from home address | known 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | HMS Good Hope | Acting Artificer Engineer |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florrie Sarah Louise Herron | daughter | 5th December 1907 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Martha Robinson | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| George Herron | brother | 1871 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florence Maud Bowring | wife | July 1905 |
Media
Communities
Communities
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HMS Good Hope 1st November 1914More about HMS Good Hope 1st November 1914
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy Officers: 1899 - 1919 | ||
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Andrew141158 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | Andrew141158 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Andrew141158 | |
| British Royal Navy Seamen 1899-1924 Transcription | Andrew141158 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Andrew141158 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Andrew141158 | |
| 1881 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Andrew141158 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Battle of Coronel casualty list - HMS Good Hope | Gerry59140 | |
| Royal Navy Seamen 1899-1919 Transcription | Gerry59140 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| William Robinson Herron | Andrew141158 |
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We remember William Robinson Herron
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