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We remember William James Mcqueen
We remember William James Mcqueen
Timeline
Timeline
1886
1905
enlistment
Source:7720860
13th January 1905
1905
service
Royal Navy
13266
Royal Marine Light Infantry: Plymouth Division
Source:7720860
13th January 1905
1916
service
Royal Navy
Private
13266
Royal Marine Light Infantry - HMS Castor
Source:7720860
11th April 1916 - 2nd June 1916
1918
death
Malarial fever
Dakar
Senegal
Source:8671066
18th September 1918
awards
Messina Earthquake medal 1908 - Italy
Other War Service Award
Source:8671053
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William James |
| Initials | WJ |
| Last Name | Mcqueen |
| Source | 7720860 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | 13266 | Royal Marine Light Infantry: Plymouth Division | |||
| Royal Navy | 13266 | Royal Marine Light Infantry - HMS Castor | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Messina Earthquake medal 1908 - Italy | Other War Service Award | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Media
Media
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Communities
Communities
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HMS Castor at the Battle of JutlandMore about HMS Castor at the Battle of Jutland
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HMS Castor - killed and wounded at Battle of JutlandMore about HMS Castor - killed and wounded at Battle of Jutland
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 | Keith1947 | |
| Royal Marine Medal Roll 1914-1920 Transcription | Keith1947 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Deaths of seamen reported to Registrars General 1918-1919 | Keith1947 |
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