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We remember William Charles Bragg
We remember William Charles Bragg
Timeline
Timeline
1885
1904
enlistment
Source:7718434
11th January 1904
1908
marriage
Elizabeth Elsie Moore
Source:9600317
8th July 1908
1908
children
Elsie M V Bragg
Source:9600317
30th September 1908
1910
children
Charles Victor Bragg
Source:9600317
2nd August 1910
1914
service
Royal Navy
Corporal
12442
Royal Marine Light Infantry: Plymouth Division
HMS Monmouth
Source:8491541
31st October 1914
1914
death
Killed in Action
Battle of Coronel, off the coast of Chile
Source:8491541
1st November 1914
burial
Devon
United Kingdom
Source:9600310
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William Charles |
| Initials | WC |
| Last Name | Bragg |
| Source | 7718434 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | 12442 | Royal Marine Light Infantry: Plymouth Division | HMS Monmouth | Corporal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elsie M V Bragg | daughter | 30th September 1908 | |
| Charles Victor Bragg | son | 2nd August 1910 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Elsie Moore | wife | 8th July 1908 |
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Media
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Communities
Communities
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 | Ann39898 | |
| WW1 Naval Casualties Transcription | Ann39898 | |
| British Royal Marines, marriage registers 1813-1920 Transcription | Ann39898 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Battle of Coronel casualty list - HMS Monmouth | Gerry59140 |
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