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We remember William Spiers
We remember William Spiers
Timeline
Timeline
1891
1917
enlistment
Source:7717489
15th January 1917
1917
service
Royal Navy
1890
Royal Marine Light Infantry: Plymouth Division
Source:7717489
15th January 1917
1918
location
Wife, M. 42 Henrietta Street, Galston, Ayrshire, Scotland
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8641551
23rd February 1918
marriage
Margaret
Source:7717489
service
Royal Navy
Private
PLY/1890/S
Royal Marine Light Infantry: Plymouth Division
4th Royal Marine Battalion
Source:8641553
1918
death
Killed in Action
Zeebrugge
Belgium
Source:8641552
Source:8641553
23rd April 1918
burial
Dover, Kent
United Kingdom
P. W. 27A
Source:8641552
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William |
| Initials | W |
| Last Name | Spiers |
| Source | 7717489 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wife, M. 42 Henrietta Street, Galston, Ayrshire, Scotland | United Kingdom | their own address | known 23rd February 1918 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | 1890 | Royal Marine Light Infantry: Plymouth Division | |||
| Royal Navy | PLY/1890/S | Royal Marine Light Infantry: Plymouth Division | 4th Royal Marine Battalion | Private |
Family
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Margaret | wife |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Blue | Dark Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
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Zeebrugge plaque from the vessel "Iris"History note: This plaque comes from the Mersey ferry "IRIS" which was used as a special vessel to assist the landing of raiders from HMS Vindictive on the mole at Zeebrugge 23_Apr_1918. IWM Catalogue number: FEQ 91 Department: Exhibits http://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/30028294Contributed by:
Keith1947
Communities
Communities
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Zeebrugge and Ostend Raids April 1918More about Zeebrugge and Ostend Raids April 1918
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Zeebrugge memorial plaque from the vessel "Iris"More about Zeebrugge memorial plaque from the vessel "Iris"
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Marines 1899-1919 | ||
| WW1 Naval Casualties Transcription | Keith1947 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Keith1947 | |
| Royal Marine Medal Roll 1914-1920 Transcription | Keith1947 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Zeebrugge | Keith1947 | |
| Zeebrugge plaque from the vessel "Iris" | Keith1947 |
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