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We remember William David Absalom
We remember William David Absalom
Timeline
Timeline
1893
1911
enlistment
Source:7718705
30th June 1911
1911
service
Royal Navy
Private
16056
Royal Marine Light Infantry: Portsmouth Division - HMS Inconstant
Source:8924386
30th June 1911 - 13th June 1915
marriage
Annie
Source:8924389
1915
death
Accidentally drowned
Source:8924382
Source:8924386
13th June 1915
burial
Hampshire
United Kingdom
Source:8924382
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William David |
| Initials | WD |
| Last Name | Absalom |
| Source | 7718705 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | 16056 | Royal Marine Light Infantry: Portsmouth Division - HMS Inconstant | Private |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Jane | mother | ||
| William George Absalom | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annie | wife |
Media
Media
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Portsmouth Naval Memorial - 1Portsmouth Naval Memorial, where William Absalom is honoured and remembered.
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Portsmouth Naval Memorial - 2Portsmouth Naval Memorial, where William Absalom is honoured and remembered.Contributed by:
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Portsmouth Naval Memorial - 3Portsmouth Naval Memorial, where William Absalom is honoured and remembered.
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Portsmouth Naval Memorial - 4Portsmouth Naval Memorial, where William Absalom is honoured and remembered.Contributed by:
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Portsmouth Naval Memorial - 5Portsmouth Naval Memorial, where William Absalom is honoured and remembered.Contributed by:
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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 | |
| Royal Marine Medal Roll 1914-1920 Transcription | Ann39898 | |
| WW1 Naval Casualties Transcription | Ann39898 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Ann39898 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Portsmouth Naval Memorial - 1 | Vincent96527 | |
| Portsmouth Naval Memorial - 2 | Vincent96527 | |
| Portsmouth Naval Memorial - 3 | Vincent96527 | |
| Portsmouth Naval Memorial - 4 | Vincent96527 | |
| Portsmouth Naval Memorial - 5 | Vincent96527 |
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