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We remember Walter James Balls
We remember Walter James Balls
Timeline
Timeline
1896
birth
Source:7714535
7th May 1896
1911
enlistment
Source:7714535
3rd May 1911
1911
service
Royal Navy
Musician
1849
Royal Marines Band
HMS Monmouth
Source:8489487
3rd May 1911
1914
death
Killed in Action
Battle of Coronel, off the coast of Chile
Source:8489487
1st November 1914
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Walter James |
| Initials | WJ |
| Last Name | Balls |
| Source | 7714535 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | 1849 | Royal Marines Band | HMS Monmouth | Musician |
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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 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Battle of Coronel casualty list - HMS Monmouth | Gerry59140 |
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