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We remember William Whitmore
We remember William Whitmore
Timeline
Timeline
1876
1895
service
Royal Navy
Lance Corporal
PO/8115
Royal Marine Light Infantry
Source:8519760
1895
1904
children
Kathleen Louisa Maud Whitmore
Source:9576316
1904
1904
marriage
Margaret Bessie Cooke
Source:8519763
1904
1918
location
560. Shoffield Road, Shipbridge Nr Chesterfield
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8519752
1918
1918
death
Killed in Action
aboard the SS Anna Sofie when it was torpedoed
off Trevose Head, Cornwall
United Kingdom
Source:8519743
23rd July 1918
burial
Hampshire, England
Padstow Cemetery
United Kingdom
PO/8115
Source:8519743
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William |
| Initials | W |
| Last Name | Whitmore |
| Source | 8519742 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 560. Shoffield Road, Shipbridge Nr Chesterfield | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1918 |
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | PO/8115 | Royal Marine Light Infantry | Lance Corporal |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kathleen Louisa Maud Whitmore | daughter | 1904 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth | mother | ||
| William Whitmore | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Margaret Bessie Cooke | wife | 1904 |
Media
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William's grave - originally Unknown Royal MarinePhoto of William's new headstone in Padstow Cemetery, now correctly labelled
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| WW1 Naval Casualties Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| Royal Marine Medal Roll 1914-1920 Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Selena49658 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| BBC News | Selena49658 | |
| GRO birth index | Sue63058 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| William's grave - originally Unknown Royal Marine | Selena49658 | |
| William & Family | Selena49658 |
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