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We remember Horace William Davis
We remember Horace William Davis
Timeline
Timeline
1897
1914
enlistment
Source:7690783
8th September 1914
1914
service
Royal Navy
Private
17723
Royal Marine Light Infantry: Portsmouth Division: HMS BLACK PRINCE
Source:8588448
8th September 1914
1916
death
Killed in Action
HMS BLACK PRINCE at the Battle of Jutland
Source:8588448
31st May 1916
burial
Southsea, Portsmouth
United Kingdom
Source:9444390
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Horace William |
| Initials | HW |
| Last Name | Davis |
| Source | 7690783 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | 17723 | Royal Marine Light Infantry: Portsmouth Division: HMS BLACK PRINCE | Private |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ada Alberta | mother | ||
| Frederick George Davis | father |
Media
Media
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Portsmouth Naval MemorialPhoto of the memorial on Southsea seafront, Portsmouth
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Selena49658
Communities
Communities
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HMS Black Prince at the Battle of JutlandMore about HMS Black Prince 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 | ||
| British Royal Navy & Royal Marines, Battle of Jutland 1916 servicemen Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| Royal Marine Medal Roll 1914-1920 Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| WW1 Naval Casualties Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| Leicestershire and Rutland, Soldiers Died 1914-1920 Transcription | Selena49658 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| HMS BLACK PRINCE Casualty List | Gerry59140 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Portsmouth Naval Memorial | Selena49658 |
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