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We remember Walter Mears
We remember Walter Mears
Timeline
Timeline
1887
1905
1913
1916
1916
1916
Details
Details
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Walter |
| Initials | W |
| Last Name | Mears |
| Source | 7713880 |
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | 11505 | Royal Marine Artillery - HMS LION | Gunner |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah Janes Mears nee Knight | mother | ||
| George Andrew Mears | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gilbert Mears | brother | ||
| George A Mears | brother | ||
| Flora Mears | sister | ||
| Emily E Mears | sister | ||
| Ethel Mears | sister | ||
| Kathleen N Mears | sister |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diana Jones | wife | 1913 |
Media
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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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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 | Gerry59140 |
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