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We remember Henry Thomas Saffery
We remember Henry Thomas Saffery
Timeline
Timeline
1889
1891
dates
Age 1
Source:9114541
5th April 1891
1891
location
Ashley, Northbourne, Kent
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9114541
5th April 1891
1907
enlistment
Source:7689159
12th March 1907
1907
service
Royal Navy
Private
14720
Royal Marine Light Infantry: Portsmouth Division
HMS Tipperary
Source:9114514
12th March 1907 - 1st June 1916
1916
dates
Age 27
Source:9114524
1st June 1916
marriage
Flora Margaret
Source:9114514
location
1 Mooreland Road, Forton Road, Gosport, Hampshire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9114524
1916
death
Killed in Action
at sea Battle of Jutland
Denmark
Source:7689159
Source:9114531
1st June 1916
burial
Middle Cemetery, Farsund
Norway
Source:9114524
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Henry Thomas |
| Initials | HT |
| Last Name | Saffery |
| Source | 7689159 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Mooreland Road, Forton Road, Gosport, Hampshire | United Kingdom | their own address | ||
| Ashley, Northbourne, Kent | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th April 1891 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | 14720 | Royal Marine Light Infantry: Portsmouth Division | HMS Tipperary | Private |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Esther | mother | ||
| Alfred Saffery | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flora Margaret | wife |
Media
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Headstone of Henry Thomas SafferyThere is a small commonwealth cemetry in Farsund Norway where my grandfather Henry Thomas Saffery is buried. His body was washed up on a Norway shore after the battle of Jutland
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Communities
Communities
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HMS Tipperary at the Battle of JutlandMore about HMS Tipperary at the Battle of Jutland
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Minster-in-Thanet Sunday SchoolMore about Minster-in-Thanet Sunday School
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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 | Peter6648 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Peter6648 | |
| Royal Marine Medal Roll 1914-1920 Transcription | Peter6648 | |
| Deaths at sea, 1781-1968 Transcription | Peter6648 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Peter6648 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Peter6648 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Headstone of Henry Thomas Saffery | Brian98443 |
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