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We remember William Best
We remember William Best
Timeline
Timeline
1874
children
Mary Ann Best
Source:8504465
service
Royal Navy
U 1910
Royal Naval Reserve
Source:8557748
service
Royal Navy
Stoker
1910U
Royal Naval Reserve - HMS Defence
Source:8557748
1916
death
Killed in Action
Source:8504465
31st May 1916
burial
Devon
United Kingdom
Source:8504465
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William |
| Initials | W |
| Last Name | Best |
| Source | 8504464 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | U 1910 | Royal Naval Reserve | |||
| Royal Navy | 1910U | Royal Naval Reserve - HMS Defence | Stoker |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Ann Best | daughter |
Media
Media
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Communities
Communities
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HMS Defence at the Battle of JutlandMore about HMS Defence 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Trevor321 | |
| WW1 Naval Casualties Transcription | Trevor321 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| RNR Service Record Card | Fife3190 |
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