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We remember William James Ottaway
We remember William James Ottaway
Timeline
Timeline
1887
1906
enlistment
Source:7720877
2nd October 1906
1906
service
Royal Navy
15626
Royal Marine Light Infantry: Chatham Division
Source:7720877
2nd October 1906
1906
service
Royal Navy
Private
15405
Royal Marine Light Infantry: Portsmouth Division
Source:7720877
2nd October 1906
1914
service
Royal Navy
Private
PO/15405
Royal Marine Brigade - Portsmouth Battalion
Source:8923278
26th August 1914 - 24th September 1915
1915
service
Royal Navy
Private
PO/15405
HMS Invincible
Source:8923279
12th November 1915 - 31st May 1915
1916
death
Killed in Action
HMS INVINCIBLE suffered magazine explosion during the Battle of Jutland. There were only 6 survivors out of a crew of over a thousand.
Source:8568499
31st May 1916
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William James |
| Initials | WJ |
| Last Name | Ottaway |
| Source | 7720877 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | 15626 | Royal Marine Light Infantry: Chatham Division | |||
| Royal Navy | 15405 | Royal Marine Light Infantry: Portsmouth Division | Private | ||
| Royal Navy | PO/15405 | Royal Marine Brigade - Portsmouth Battalion | Private | ||
| Royal Navy | PO/15405 | HMS Invincible | Private |
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Communities
Communities
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HMS Invincible at the Battle of JutlandMore about HMS Invincible at the Battle of Jutland
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KiA and DoW at the Battle of JutlandMore about KiA and DoW at the 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 Navy, 1914 Star Medal Roll 1914-1920 Transcription | Keith1947 | |
| Royal Naval Division 1914-1918 Transcription | Keith1947 | |
| British Royal Navy & Royal Marines, Battle of Jutland 1916 servicemen Transcription | Keith1947 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| HMS INVINCIBLE Casualty list | Gerry59140 |
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