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We remember William Furlong
We remember William Furlong
Timeline
Timeline
1892
1911
enlistment
Source:7716098
5th May 1911
1911
service
Royal Navy
12643
Royal Marine Artillery
Source:7716098
5th May 1911
1915
service
Royal Navy
Gunner
12643
Royal Marine Artillery - HMS Defence
Source:7716098
22nd December 1915 - 31st May 1916
1916
service
Royal Navy
Gunner
12643
HMS Defence
Royal Marine Artillery
Source:7716098
31st May 1916
1916
death
Killed in Action
HMS Defence at the Battle of Jutland
Source:7716098
31st May 1916
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William |
| Initials | W |
| Last Name | Furlong |
| Source | 7716098 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | 12643 | Royal Marine Artillery | |||
| Royal Navy | 12643 | HMS Defence | Royal Marine Artillery | Gunner | |
| Royal Navy | 12643 | Royal Marine Artillery - HMS Defence | Gunner |
Media
Communities
Communities
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HMS Defence at the Battle of JutlandMore about HMS Defence 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 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| HMS Defence | Trevor321 |
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