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We remember Samuel Henry Robbins
We remember Samuel Henry Robbins
Timeline
Timeline
1895
1901
location
24 Mount Street,Reading Berkshire.
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7945717
1901
1910
enlistment
Source:7708331
21st July 1910
1910
service
Royal Navy
Private
15758
Royal Marine Light Infantry: Portsmouth Div. HMS Invincible
3rd Battle Cruiser Squadron
Source:7945583
21st July 1910 - 31st May 1916
1911
location
Royal Marines Barracks,Walmer,Eastry,Kent.
United Kingdom
military residence address
Source:7945540
1911
1916
death
Killed in Action
One of 1026 killed when Battle Cruiser HMS Invincible was destroyed,when her magazine exploded when hit by German gunfire.
At Sea Jutland
United Kingdom
Source:7945583
31st May 1916
burial
At Sea Jutland. Commemorated 22 Portsmouth Naval Memorial,Portsmouth,Hampshire.
Source:7945537
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Samuel Henry |
| Initials | SH |
| Last Name | Robbins |
| Source | 7708331 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Mount Street,Reading Berkshire. | United Kingdom | parents address | 1901 | |
| Royal Marines Barracks,Walmer,Eastry,Kent. | United Kingdom | military residence address | 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | 15758 | Royal Marine Light Infantry: Portsmouth Div. HMS Invincible | 3rd Battle Cruiser Squadron | Private |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alice Robbins | mother | ||
| Samuel Henry Robbins | father |
Media
Media
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Communities
Communities
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HMS Invincible at the Battle of JutlandMore about HMS Invincible 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 | ||
| Deaths at sea, 1781-1968 Transcription | MARY2719 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | MARY2719 | |
| Royal Marine Medal Roll 1914-1920 Transcription | MARY2719 | |
| WW1 Naval Casualties Transcription | MARY2719 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | MARY2719 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | MARY2719 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | MARY2719 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | MARY2719 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| HMS INVINCIBLE Casualty list | Gerry59140 |
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