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We remember William Ernest Goulden
We remember William Ernest Goulden
Timeline
Timeline
1898
1916
service
Royal Navy
CH/2018/S
Royal Marine Light Infantry: Chatham Division
Source:7719058
29th December 1916 - 4th February 1918
1918
enlistment
Source:7719058
11th February 1918
1918
service
Royal Navy
21771
Royal Marine Light Infantry: Chatham Division
Source:7719058
11th February 1918
service
Royal Navy
Private
CH/21771
Royal Marine Light Infantry: Chatham Division
4th Royal Marine Battalion
Source:8643855
1918
death
Killed in Action
Zeebrugge
Belgium
Source:8643855
23rd April 1918
burial
Moor Lane, Birmingham
United Kingdom
Source:8643854
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William Ernest |
| Initials | WE |
| Last Name | Goulden |
| Source | 7719058 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | 21771 | Royal Marine Light Infantry: Chatham Division | |||
| Royal Navy | CH/2018/S | Royal Marine Light Infantry: Chatham Division | |||
| Royal Navy | CH/21771 | Royal Marine Light Infantry: Chatham Division | 4th Royal Marine Battalion | Private |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ada | mother | ||
| Albert William Goulden | father |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dark | Brown | Black |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
Media
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 | |
| Royal Marine Medal Roll 1914-1920 Transcription | Keith1947 | |
| Royal Marine Medal Roll 1914-1920 Transcription | Keith1947 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Keith1947 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Zeebrugge | Keith1947 |
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