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We remember Walter Horace Adams
We remember Walter Horace Adams
Timeline
Timeline
1898
birth
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16th February 1898
1915
enlistment
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1st March 1915
1915
service
Royal Navy
18508
Royal Marine Light Infantry: Portsmouth Division
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1st March 1915
service
Royal Navy
Private
PO/18508
Royal Marine Light Infantry - HMS Hampshire
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1916
death
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5th June 1916
burial
Orkney
United Kingdom
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Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
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| First Names | Walter Horace |
| Initials | WH |
| Last Name | Adams |
| Source | 7714522 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | 18508 | Royal Marine Light Infantry: Portsmouth Division | |||
| Royal Navy | PO/18508 | Royal Marine Light Infantry - HMS Hampshire | Private |
Media
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Walter Adams Studio portraitWalter Adams in naval uniform in a formal portrait photograph.
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Walter Adams and friendsWalter as a boy out in the countryside with friends.Contributed by:
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Private W.H. ADAMSCWGC Headstone for Private W.H. ADAMS at Lyness Royal Naval Cemetery, Hoy, Orkney.Contributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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The sinking of HMS Hampshire - 5 June 1916More about The sinking of HMS Hampshire - 5 June 1916
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HMS Hampshire at the Battle of JutlandMore about HMS Hampshire at the Battle of Jutland
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HMS "Hampshire" - Crewmembers lost 5 June 1916More about HMS "Hampshire" - Crewmembers lost 5 June 1916
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 | Trevor321 | |
| Royal Marine Medal Roll 1914-1920 Transcription | Trevor321 | |
| WW1 Naval Casualties Transcription | Trevor321 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
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| Walter Adams Studio portrait | Clare19175 | |
| Walter Adams and friends | Clare19175 | |
| Walter's service tag | Clare19175 | |
| Walter's lucky charm | Clare19175 | |
| Walter Adams Memorial photograph. | Clare19175 | |
| Part of a condolence letter | Clare19175 | |
| Walter's athletes badge | Clare19175 | |
| Photograph of Orkney memorial | Clare19175 | |
| Private W.H. ADAMS | Andrew84401 |
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