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We remember Albert Simms
We remember Albert Simms
Timeline
Timeline
1894
birth
Source:7658760
5th January 1894
1915
enlistment
Source:7658760
7th January 1915
1915
service
Royal Navy
Private
18354
Royal Marine Light Infantry: Portsmouth Division: HMS INVINCIBLE
Source:8572657
7th January 1915
1916
death
Killed in Action
HMS INVINCIBLE suffered magazine explosion during the Battle of Jutland. There were only 6 survivors out of a crew of over a thousand.
Source:8451370
Source:8572657
31st May 1916
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Albert |
| Initials | A |
| Last Name | Simms |
| Source | 7658760 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | 18354 | Royal Marine Light Infantry: Portsmouth Division: HMS INVINCIBLE | Private |
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Media
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Communities
Communities
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HMS Invincible at the Battle of JutlandMore about HMS Invincible at the Battle of Jutland
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KiA and DoW at the Battle of JutlandMore about KiA and DoW at the Battle of Jutland
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Marines 1899-1919 | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Sharon36563 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| HMS INVINCIBLE Casualty list | Gerry59140 |
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