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We remember Albert Ernest Spooner
We remember Albert Ernest Spooner
Timeline
Timeline
1889
1891
location
4 Griffin Road,Plumstead,Woolwich,London.
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7946167
1891
1901
location
27 Robert Street,Plumstead,Woolwich,London.
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7946163
1901
1907
enlistment
Source:7659714
2nd September 1907
1907
service
Royal Navy
Gunner
12022
Royal Marine Artillery / HMS Invincible
3rd Battlecruiser Sqadron.
Source:7946160
2nd September 1907 - 31st May 1916
1911
location
At Sea aboard HMS King Edward V11.
United Kingdom
military residence address
Source:7946157
1911
1916
death
Killed in Action
HMS Invincible was destroyed by German gunfire from Derfflinger and Lutzow and 1026 were killed.
At Sea Jutland
United Kingdom
Source:7659714
Source:7946161
31st May 1916
burial
At Sea Jutland. Commemorated 21. Portsmouth Naval Memorial,Portsmouth,Hampshire.
Source:7659714
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Albert Ernest |
| Initials | AE |
| Last Name | Spooner |
| Source | 7659714 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Robert Street,Plumstead,Woolwich,London. | United Kingdom | parents address | 1901 | |
| 4 Griffin Road,Plumstead,Woolwich,London. | United Kingdom | parents address | 1891 | |
| At Sea aboard HMS King Edward V11. | United Kingdom | military residence address | 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | 12022 | Royal Marine Artillery / HMS Invincible | 3rd Battlecruiser Sqadron. | Gunner |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Louisa Spooner | mother | ||
| William Spooner | father |
Media
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 | MARY2719 | |
| Royal Marine Medal Roll 1914-1920 Transcription | MARY2719 | |
| WW1 Naval Casualties Transcription | MARY2719 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | MARY2719 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | MARY2719 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | MARY2719 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | MARY2719 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| HMS INVINCIBLE Casualty list | Gerry59140 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Marines | Peter34996 |
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