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We remember William Alfred Wheeler
We remember William Alfred Wheeler
Timeline
Timeline
1899
1915
enlistment
Source:7718132
26th January 1915
1915
service
Royal Navy
Bugler
PO/18390
Royal Marine Light Infantry, H.M.S. "Hampshire"
Source:9434368
26th January 1915
1916
death
Killed in Action
United Kingdom
Source:9434368
5th June 1916
burial
Hampshire
United Kingdom
Panel 22
Source:9434368
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William Alfred |
| Initials | WA |
| Last Name | Wheeler |
| Source | 7718132 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | PO/18390 | Royal Marine Light Infantry, H.M.S. "Hampshire" | Bugler |
Media
Communities
Communities
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The Scout Association's First World War Roll of HonourMore about The Scout Association's First World War Roll of Honour
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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 | Andrew84401 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Andrew13060 | |
| British armed forces and overseas deaths and burials Transcription | Andrew13060 | |
| WW1 Naval Casualties Transcription | Andrew13060 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Scouts Emblem | David1424 |
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