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We remember Ernest George Mayhew
We remember Ernest George Mayhew
Timeline
Timeline
1886
1902
enlistment
Source:7675005
10th September 1902
1902
service
Royal Navy
Private
12637
Royal Marine Light Infantry: Portsmouth Division: HMS HAMPSHIRE
Source:7675005
10th September 1902
1916
death
Killed in Action
Presumed drowned after sinking of HMS Hampshire
United Kingdom
Source:8643318
5th June 1916
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Ernest George |
| Initials | EG |
| Last Name | Mayhew |
| Source | 7675005 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | 12637 | Royal Marine Light Infantry: Portsmouth Division: HMS HAMPSHIRE | Private |
Media
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Ernest George Mayhew service record page 1Page 1 of Ernest's service record, it shows the date of birth he gave on enlisting (please see birth certificate also attached whic gives correct dob). A physical description and details of his father and his address
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Page 2 of Ernest George Mayhew's service recordContinues from page one of service record and shows medals etcContributed by:
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Ernest George Mayhew deathDocument showing proof of date of Ernest George Mayhew deathContributed by:
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Birth certificate for Ernest George MayhewThe birth certificate attached shows the correct date of birth for Ernest George Mayhew. He lied about his age so he could enlist. He also put his dob a day earlier as well as 2 years earlier. It shows his father Alfred, also shown on Service record.Contributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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The sinking of HMS Hampshire - 5 June 1916More about The sinking of HMS Hampshire - 5 June 1916
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HMS Hampshire at the Battle of JutlandMore about HMS Hampshire at the Battle of Jutland
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HMS "Hampshire" - Crewmembers lost 5 June 1916More about HMS "Hampshire" - Crewmembers lost 5 June 1916
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 | Sue89447 | |
| Royal Marines 1899-1919 Transcription | Andrew84401 |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Ernest George Mayhew service record page 1 | Sue89447 | |
| Page 2 of Ernest George Mayhew's service record | Sue89447 | |
| Ernest George Mayhew death | Sue89447 | |
| Birth certificate for Ernest George Mayhew | Sue89447 |
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