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We remember Alexander Alfred Cairo Clarke
We remember Alexander Alfred Cairo Clarke
Timeline
Timeline
1882
1900
employment
Telegraph Messengeer
Unknown
Devonport, Devon, England
United Kingdom
Source:8592490
20th October 1900
1900
enlistment
Devonport, Devon, England
United Kingdom
Source:8592490
20th October 1900
1901
dates
Age 18
Source:8520715
1901
1901
service
Royal Navy
Ordinary Seaman
Royal Arthur
Source:8520715
1901
1911
dates
Age 29
Source:8520718
1911
1911
employment
skate fitter
Skating Rinks
London
United Kingdom
Source:8520718
1911
1911
location
33 Grosvenor Place, Margate St John the Baptist
United Kingdom
away from home address
Source:8520718
1911
1913
marriage
Mary Louise Tregenna
Source:8520716
1913
1916
service
Royal Navy
Able Seaman
199515
HMS Mary Rose
Source:8592490
29th January 1916 - 17th October 1917
1917
location
128 Albany Bldgs, Albany Road, Camberwell, London
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8520711
1917
service
Royal Navy
Able Seaman
199515
HMS Mary Rose
Source:8520714
1917
death
Killed in Action
Sinking of HMS Mary Rose by 2 German cruisers, SS Brummer and SS Bremse.
North Sea off Norway
Norway
Source:8577375
17th October 1917
burial
Devon
United Kingdom
Panel Reference 21
Source:8577365
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Alexander Alfred Cairo |
| Initials | AAC |
| Last Name | Clarke |
| Source | 8520710 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 128 Albany Bldgs, Albany Road, Camberwell, London | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1917 | |
| 33 Grosvenor Place, Margate St John the Baptist | United Kingdom | away from home address | known 1911 |
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | Royal Arthur | Ordinary Seaman | |||
| Royal Navy | 199515 | HMS Mary Rose | Able Seaman | ||
| Royal Navy | 199515 | HMS Mary Rose | Able Seaman |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ellen | mother | ||
| Benjamin Clarke | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Louise Tregenna | wife | 1913 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Grey | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1900-10-20 | 5'2" |
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Communities
Communities
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HMS Mary Rose, Action off LerwickMore about HMS Mary Rose, Action off Lerwick
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HMS Mary Rose at the Battle of JutlandMore about HMS Mary Rose 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 | Kristen1288 | |
| WW1 Naval Casualties Transcription | Kristen1288 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Kristen1288 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Kristen1288 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Kristen1288 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Commonwealth War Graves 1914 - 1921 | Sue81311 | |
| CWGC Certificate of Casualty | Sue81311 | |
| Naval Record | Sue81311 |
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We remember Alexander Alfred Cairo Clarke
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