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We remember John William Thorpe
We remember John William Thorpe
Timeline
Timeline
1885
1903
1903
1903
1915
Details
Details
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | John William |
| Initials | JW |
| Last Name | Thorpe |
| Source | 7699581 |
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | 14928 | Royal Marine Light Infantry: Chatham Division | |||
| Royal Navy | 13062 | Royal Marine Light Infantry: Portsmouth Division | |||
| Royal Navy | CH/14928 | Royal Marine Light Infantry - H.M.S. "Formidable." | Corporal |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth H. | mother | ||
| Henry Thorpe | father |
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Communities
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HMS Formidable (torpedoed 01/01/1915)More about HMS Formidable (torpedoed 01/01/1915)
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Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Marines 1899-1919 | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Fife3190 |
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