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We remember Cyril Rex
We remember Cyril Rex
Timeline
Timeline
1896
birth
Source:7670469
26th October 1896
1914
service
Royal Navy
19118
Royal Marine Light Infantry: Chatham Division
Source:7670469
14th September 1914
1919
enlistment
Source:7670469
4th September 1919
1919
service
Royal Navy
3421
Royal Marine Light Infantry: Chatham Division
Source:7670469
4th September 1919
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Cyril |
| Initials | C |
| Last Name | Rex |
| Source | 7670469 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | 3421 | Royal Marine Light Infantry: Chatham Division | |||
| Royal Navy | 19118 | Royal Marine Light Infantry: Chatham Division |
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here it says he was a PrivateI was doing research on this man and it took me ages and ages to find a little information on him. I found out he was a private in the Royal Navy. I hope this helps
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A letter from Cyril to Gladys.I found this on a website and it moved me, I put in more research and it brought me here sharing my findings.Contributed by:
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Letter part 2This letter proves he survived the sinking of HMS India in 1915Contributed by:
Ella70731
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Marines 1899-1919 |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| here it says he was a Private | Ella70731 | |
| A letter from Cyril to Gladys. | Ella70731 | |
| Letter part 2 | Ella70731 |
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