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We remember William John Smith
We remember William John Smith
Timeline
Timeline
1894
1914
enlistment
Source:7721357
9th September 1914
1914
service
Royal Navy
Private
17751
Royal Marine Light Infantry: Portsmouth Division: HMS BLACK PRINCE
Source:8597167
9th September 1914
1916
death
Killed in Action
HMS BLACK PRINCE at the Battle of Jutland
Source:8597167
31st May 1916
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William John |
| Initials | WJ |
| Last Name | Smith |
| Source | 7721357 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | 17751 | Royal Marine Light Infantry: Portsmouth Division: HMS BLACK PRINCE | Private |
Media
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Communities
Communities
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HMS Black Prince at the Battle of JutlandMore about HMS Black Prince 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 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| HMS BLACK PRINCE Casualty List | Gerry59140 |
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