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We remember William Edward Billins
We remember William Edward Billins
Timeline
Timeline
1892
1909
enlistment
Source:7718809
18th December 1909
1909
service
Royal Navy
Corporal
15603
Royal Marine Light Infantry: Portsmouth Division
Source:8627971
18th December 1909
1916
education
Isleworth Town School
Isleworth, Middx
United Kingdom
Source:8650468
June 1916
1916
location
22 Thornbury Rd, Spring Grove, Isleworth, Middx
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8650468
June 1916
marriage
Agnes Rhoda
Source:8627971
service
Royal Navy
Corporal
PO/15603
Royal Marine Light Infantry - HMS Hampshire
Source:8627971
location
Castle Road, Isleworth
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8650468
1916
death
Died when HMS Hampshire struck a mine
Source:7718809
5th June 1916
burial
Hampshire
United Kingdom
Source:8627971
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William Edward |
| Initials | WE |
| Last Name | Billins |
| Source | 7718809 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Thornbury Rd, Spring Grove, Isleworth, Middx | United Kingdom | parents address | known June 1916 | |
| Castle Road, Isleworth | United Kingdom | parents address |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | 15603 | Royal Marine Light Infantry: Portsmouth Division | Corporal | ||
| Royal Navy | PO/15603 | Royal Marine Light Infantry - HMS Hampshire | Corporal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annie | mother | ||
| William Billins | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agnes Rhoda | wife |
Media
Media
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Communities
Communities
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The sinking of HMS Hampshire - 5 June 1916More about The sinking of HMS Hampshire - 5 June 1916
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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 | Ann39898 | |
| Royal Marine Medal Roll 1914-1920 Transcription | Ann39898 | |
| WW1 Naval Casualties Transcription | Ann39898 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Middlesex Chronicle 17 June 1916 p7 | Maggie85957 |
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