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We remember Robert Collingwood
We remember Robert Collingwood
Timeline
Timeline
1893
1912
enlistment
Source:7706207
19th January 1912
1912
service
Royal Navy
15571
Royal Marine Light Infantry: Plymouth Division
Source:7706207
19th January 1912
1913
service
Royal Navy
Private
PLY/15571
HMS Indefatigable
Source:7706207
10th June 1913 - 10th August 1913
1913
service
Royal Navy
Private
PLY/15571
Royal Marine Light Infantry - HMS Lion
Source:7706207
11th August 1913 - 2nd June 1916
1916
location
Royal Naval Hospital at Butlaw, South Queensferry, West Lothian, Scotland
United Kingdom
away from home address
Source:9293548
3rd June 1916 - 4th June 1916
employment
Iron Works Labourer
Source:7706207
1916
death
Died of wounds
From wounds sustained on HMS Lion during the battle of Jutland
Queensferry, West Lothian, Scotland
United Kingdom
Source:8623254
Source:9293548
4th June 1916
burial
West Lothian
United Kingdom
1418.
Source:8623254
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Robert |
| Initials | R |
| Last Name | Collingwood |
| Source | 7706207 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Naval Hospital at Butlaw, South Queensferry, West Lothian, Scotland | United Kingdom | away from home address | 3rd June 1916 - 4th June 1916 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | 15571 | Royal Marine Light Infantry: Plymouth Division | |||
| Royal Navy | PLY/15571 | HMS Indefatigable | Private | ||
| Royal Navy | PLY/15571 | Royal Marine Light Infantry - HMS Lion | Private |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| George Collingwood | father |
Media
Communities
Communities
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HMS Lion at the Battle of JutlandMore about HMS Lion at the Battle of Jutland
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Battle of Jutland Burials - Queensferry CemeteryMore about Battle of Jutland Burials - Queensferry Cemetery
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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 | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Fife3190 | |
| British Royal Navy & Royal Marines, Battle of Jutland 1916 servicemen Transcription | Keith1947 | |
| Royal Marine Medal Roll 1914-1920 Transcription | Keith1947 | |
| WW1 Naval Casualties Transcription | Keith1947 | |
| British armed forces and overseas deaths and burials Transcription | Keith1947 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Naval Hospital at South Queensferry | Keith1947 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Burnely News 7 June 1916 p6 | Maggie85957 |
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