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We remember William Henry Samways
We remember William Henry Samways
Timeline
Timeline
1881
1914
service
Royal Navy
Chief Writer
341358
HMS IRON DUKE
Source:8956437
10th March 1914 - 4th February 1917
1917
service
Royal Navy
Acting Warrant Writer
Source:7644892
5th January 1917
1952
death
Ealing, London
United Kingdom
Source:8956446
1952
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William Henry |
| Initials | WH |
| Last Name | Samways |
| Source | 7644892 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | Acting Warrant Writer | ||||
| Royal Navy | 341358 | HMS IRON DUKE | Chief Writer |
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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 | Gerry59140 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Gerry59140 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Gerry59140 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Service Record Card on TNA | Gerry59140 |
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