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We remember Charles Abraham
We remember Charles Abraham
Timeline
Timeline
1869
sibling
Henry Abraham
Source:8517638
1869
1870
sibling
Annie Abraham
Source:8517638
1870
1873
sibling
Rose Abraham
Source:8517638
1873
1874
sibling
Joseph Abraham
Source:8517638
1874
1876
sibling
William Abraham
Source:8517631
1876
1879
sibling
Jessie Abraham
Source:8517638
1879
1882
sibling
Walter Abraham
Source:8517631
1882
1884
1888
sibling
Frank Abraham
Source:8517638
1888
1891
dates
Age 5
Source:8517638
5th April 1891
1901
dates
Age 16
Source:8517631
31st March 1901
1901
employment
Dock Labourer
Newport
United Kingdom
Source:8517631
31st March 1901
1901
location
Watchhouse Parade, Newport, Monmouthshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8517631
31st March 1901
1903
employment
Dock labourer
United Kingdom
Source:7667049
24th November 1903
1903
enlistment
Bristol
United Kingdom
Source:7667049
24th November 1903
1903
service
Royal Navy
Private
10681
Royal Marine Artillery
Source:7667049
24th November 1903 - 6th September 1904
1904
service
Royal Navy
Gunner
10681
Royal Marine Artillery
Source:7667049
7th September 1904 - 20th February 1905
1905
service
Royal Navy
Gunner
10681
Royal Marine Artillery, HMS Barfleur
Source:7667049
21st January 1905 - 3rd April 1905
1905
service
Royal Navy
Gunner
10681
Royal Marine Artillery, HMS Vengeance
Source:7667049
4th April 1905 - 27th August 1905
1905
service
Royal Navy
Gunner
10681
Royal Marine Artillery
Source:7667049
28th August 1905 - 29th January 1906
1906
service
Royal Navy
Gunner
10681
Royal Marine Artillery, HMS Albemarle
Source:7667049
30th January 1906 - 24th August 1908
1908
service
Royal Navy
Gunner
10681
Royal Marine Artillery
Source:7667049
25th August 1908 - 8th March 1909
1909
service
Royal Navy
Gunner
10681
Royal Marine Artillery, HMS Sutlej
Source:7667049
9th March 1909 - 16th June 1910
1910
service
Royal Navy
Gunner
10611
Royal Marine Artillery
Source:7667049
17th June 1910 - 27th June 1910
1910
service
Royal Navy
Gunner
10681
Royal Marine Artillery, Prince George
Source:7667049
28th June 1910 - 29th July 1910
1911
service
Royal Navy
Gunner
10681
Royal Marine Artillery
Source:7667049
23rd February 1911
1911
service
Royal Navy
Gunner
10681
Royal Marine Artillery, HMS Indefatigable
Source:7667049
24th February 1911 - 31st May 1916
1916
dates
Age 32
Source:8517603
31st May 1916
1916
death
Killed in Action
Killed as a direct result of enemy action at the Battle of Jutland
North Sea
Denmark
Source:8517599
Source:8517603
31st May 1916
burial
Hampshire
Died aboard the HMS Indefatigable, body not recovered for burial
United Kingdom
Source:8517601
Source:8517599
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Charles |
| Initials | C |
| Last Name | Abraham |
| Source | 7667049 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Watchhouse Parade, Newport, Monmouthshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | 10681 | Royal Marine Artillery | Private | ||
| Royal Navy | 10681 | Royal Marine Artillery | Gunner | ||
| Royal Navy | 10681 | Royal Marine Artillery, HMS Barfleur | Gunner | ||
| Royal Navy | 10681 | Royal Marine Artillery, HMS Vengeance | Gunner | ||
| Royal Navy | 10681 | Royal Marine Artillery | Gunner | ||
| Royal Navy | 10681 | Royal Marine Artillery, HMS Albemarle | Gunner | ||
| Royal Navy | 10681 | Royal Marine Artillery | Gunner | ||
| Royal Navy | 10681 | Royal Marine Artillery, HMS Sutlej | Gunner | ||
| Royal Navy | 10611 | Royal Marine Artillery | Gunner | ||
| Royal Navy | 10681 | Royal Marine Artillery, Prince George | Gunner | ||
| Royal Navy | 10681 | Royal Marine Artillery | Gunner | ||
| Royal Navy | 10681 | Royal Marine Artillery, HMS Indefatigable | Gunner |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Abraham | mother | ||
| William Abraham | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Abraham | brother | 1876 | |
| Walter Abraham | brother | 1882 | |
| Henry Abraham | brother | 1869 | |
| Annie Abraham | sister | 1870 | |
| Rose Abraham | sister | 1873 | |
| Joseph Abraham | brother | 1874 | |
| Frank Abraham | brother | 1888 | |
| Jessie Abraham | sister | 1879 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Blue | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1903-11-24 | 5'9" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1903-11-24 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Media
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Portsmouth Naval Memorial - 1Portsmouth Naval Memorial, where Charles Abraham is honoured and remembered.Contributed by:
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Portsmouth Naval Memorial - 2Portsmouth Naval Memorial, where Charles Abraham is honoured and remembered.Contributed by:
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Portsmouth Naval Memorial - 3Portsmouth Naval Memorial, where Charles Abraham is honoured and remembered.Contributed by:
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Portsmouth Naval Memorial - 4Portsmouth Naval Memorial, where Charles Abraham is honoured and remembered.Contributed by:
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Portsmouth Naval Memorial - 5Portsmouth Naval Memorial, where Charles Abraham is honoured and remembered.Contributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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HMS Indefatigable at the Battle of JutlandMore about HMS Indefatigable at the Battle of Jutland
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Battle of Jutland KIA - Surnames AMore about Battle of Jutland KIA - Surnames A
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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 | ||
| WW1 Naval Casualties Transcription | Ann39898 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Ann39898 | |
| Royal Marine Medal Roll 1914-1920 Transcription | Ann39898 | |
| Deaths at sea, 1781-1968 Transcription | Ann39898 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Ann39898 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Ann39898 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Charles Abraham | Stephen27718 | |
| Portsmouth Naval Memorial - 1 | Vincent96527 | |
| Portsmouth Naval Memorial - 2 | Vincent96527 | |
| Portsmouth Naval Memorial - 3 | Vincent96527 | |
| Portsmouth Naval Memorial - 4 | Vincent96527 | |
| Portsmouth Naval Memorial - 5 | Vincent96527 |
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