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We remember William Ernest Sillitoe
We remember William Ernest Sillitoe
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Timeline
Timeline
1895
1910
enlistment
Source:7719094
10th October 1910
1910
service
Royal Navy
Private
CH/16524
Royal Marine Light Infantry: Chatham Division
Source:7719094
10th October 1910
1911
location
Chatham, Kent
United Kingdom
military residence address
Source:9214526
2nd April 1911
1917
appointments
Second Lieutenant
Source:8643146
17th August 1917
1918
appointments
Lieutenant
Source:8643099
6th February 1918
service
Royal Navy
Lieutenant
Royal Marine Light Infantry: Portsmouth Division
4th Royal Marine Battalion
Source:8643099
1918
death
Killed in Action
Zeebrugge
Belgium
Source:8594265
Source:8643101
23rd April 1918
burial
Deal, Kent
Kent
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Source:8594265
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William Ernest |
| Initials | WE |
| Last Name | Sillitoe |
| Source | 7719094 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chatham, Kent | United Kingdom | military residence address | known 2nd April 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | CH/16524 | Royal Marine Light Infantry: Chatham Division | Private | ||
| Royal Navy | Royal Marine Light Infantry: Portsmouth Division | 4th Royal Marine Battalion | Lieutenant |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Sillitoe | father |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Blue | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Media
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Navy List October 1917This page shows in which Light Infantry Division the officers are serving.
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War Memorial St Saviour WalmerOne face of the memorial in front of the ChurchContributed by:
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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"
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Deal Cemetery, Walmer (St. Mary's) & Kingsdown (St. John's). KentMore about Deal Cemetery, Walmer (St. Mary's) & Kingsdown (St. John's). Kent
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 | Edward43379 | |
| Royal Navy Officers 1899-1919 Transcription | Keith1947 | |
| Royal Marine Medal Roll 1914-1920 Transcription | Keith1947 | |
| Royal Marine Medal Roll 1914-1920 Transcription | Keith1947 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Ann39898 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| London Gazette | Keith1947 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Navy List October 1917 | Keith1947 | |
| War Memorial St Saviour Walmer | Hazel53187 | |
| Walmer Memorial | Hazel53187 | |
| Zeebrugge | Keith1947 |
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We remember William Ernest Sillitoe
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