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We remember Joseph William Chesters
We remember Joseph William Chesters
Timeline
Timeline
1901
1918
enlistment
Source:7700928
6th August 1918
1918
service
Royal Navy
Private
216584
Royal Marine Artillery
Eastney Barracks
Source:9044335
6th August 1918
1918
death
Died from disease
Source:9044335
2nd October 1918
burial
Hampshire
United Kingdom
E. 31. 19.
Source:9044337
sibling
Elsie Chesters
Source:9044335
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Joseph William |
| Initials | JW |
| Last Name | Chesters |
| Source | 7700928 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | 216584 | Royal Marine Artillery | Eastney Barracks | Private |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lily | mother | ||
| Joseph William Chesters | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elsie Chesters | sister |
Media
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Grave in Haslar Royal Naval CemeteryJoseph William Chesters is buried in Haslar Royal Naval Cemetery, Gosport (image 07/2014).
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Marines 1899-1919 | ||
| WW1 Naval Casualties Transcription | DR117137 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | DR117137 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Grave in Haslar Royal Naval Cemetery | DR117137 |
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