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We remember Lancelot Abel
We remember Lancelot Abel
Timeline
Timeline
1885
1901
location
4 North View Winchester Hampshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8683523
31st March 1901
1901
location
7 Greenhill Road Weeke Winchester Hampshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8683520
1901
1904
enlistment
Southampton
United Kingdom
Source:7701119
20th May 1904
1904
service
Royal Navy
10862
Royal Marine Artillery
Source:7701119
20th May 1904
1911
location
HMS Africa
United Kingdom
military residence address
Source:8683524
2nd April 1911
1915
service
Royal Navy
Gunner
10862
Royal Marine Artillery - HMS Inflexible
Royal marine Artillery
Source:8931481
15th December 1915 - 30th January 1919
1917
marriage
Erena L Bulpitt
Source:8683529
1917
1957
death
Unknown
Index indicates death occurred in the fourth quarter
Alton Hampshire
United Kingdom
Source:8859421
Source:8683531
25th October 1957
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Lancelot |
| Initials | L |
| Last Name | Abel |
| Source | 7701119 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 North View Winchester Hampshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| 7 Greenhill Road Weeke Winchester Hampshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 | |
| HMS Africa | United Kingdom | military residence address | known 2nd April 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | 10862 | Royal Marine Artillery | |||
| Royal Navy | 10862 | Royal Marine Artillery - HMS Inflexible | Royal marine Artillery | Gunner |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annie Gills Abel | mother | ||
| John Abel | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Erena L Bulpitt | wife | 1917 |
Media
Media
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Winners Of Marines Cutters RaceWinners Of Marines Cutters Race 2nd Battle Squadron Regatta 1912-13 My grandfather Lancelot Abel is third person from the left in the front row.
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Communities
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HMS Inflexible at the Battle of JutlandMore about HMS Inflexible at the Battle of Jutland
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Marines 1899-1919 | ||
| Royal Marine Medal Roll 1914-1920 Transcription | Colin86612 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Colin86612 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Colin86612 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Colin86612 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Colin86612 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Colin86612 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Colin86612 | |
| British Royal Navy & Royal Marines, Battle of Jutland 1916 servicemen Transcription | Gerry59140 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Lancelot Abel | Colin86612 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Winners Of Marines Cutters Race | Graham110818 | |
| Gravestone | Graham110818 |
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