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We remember William John Dredge
We remember William John Dredge
Timeline
Timeline
1889
1906
enlistment
Source:7719468
24th October 1906
1906
service
Royal Navy
Private
14589
Royal Marine Light Infantry: Portsmouth Division
HMS Good Hope
Source:7967877
24th October 1906
1911
service
Royal Navy
Private
HMS Britomart, Royal Marine Light Infantry
Source:8547735
April 1911
service
Royal Navy
Private
PO/14589
HMS Good Hope, Royal Marine Light Infantry
Source:8547729
1914
death
Killed in Action
Battle of Coronel, off the coast of Chile
Source:7967877
1st November 1914
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William John |
| Initials | WJ |
| Last Name | Dredge |
| Source | 8547730 |
| First Names | William George |
| Initials | WG |
| Source | 8547730 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | 14589 | Royal Marine Light Infantry: Portsmouth Division | HMS Good Hope | Private | |
| Royal Navy | HMS Britomart, Royal Marine Light Infantry | Private | |||
| Royal Navy | PO/14589 | HMS Good Hope, Royal Marine Light Infantry | Private |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annie Dredge | mother | ||
| Robert Dredge | father |
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Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Marines 1899-1919 | ||
| WW1 Naval Casualties Transcription | Bryan5462 | |
| Deaths at sea, 1781-1968 Transcription | Bryan5462 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Bryan5462 | |
| Royal Marine Medal Roll 1914-1920 Transcription | Bryan5462 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Bryan5462 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Bryan5462 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Bryan5462 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Battle of Coronel casualty list - HMS Good Hope | Gerry59140 |
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