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We remember Frederick Butler
We remember Frederick Butler
Timeline
Timeline
1880
1891
location
Carriers Path, Hailsham
United Kingdom
Source:8525304
5th April 1891
1898
enlistment
Source:8525301
1898
1911
location
2 Coastguard Cottages, Latimer Road, Eastbourne
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8525305
2nd April 1911
1914
location
2 Bay Tree Cottage, Hailsham Road, Polegate, Sussex
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8525300
October 1914
marriage
Lily Butler
Source:8525300
service
Royal Navy
Able Seaman
198254
HMS Good Hope
Source:8525300
1914
death
Killed in Action
Lost on HMS Good Hope at the Battle of Coronel, off the coast of Chile
Source:8525300
1st November 1914
burial
United Kingdom
Panel 2
Source:8530408
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Frederick |
| Initials | F |
| Last Name | Butler |
| Source | 8525299 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Bay Tree Cottage, Hailsham Road, Polegate, Sussex | United Kingdom | their own address | known October 1914 | |
| 2 Coastguard Cottages, Latimer Road, Eastbourne | United Kingdom | their own address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| Carriers Path, Hailsham | United Kingdom | known 5th April 1891 |
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | 198254 | HMS Good Hope | Able Seaman |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte Butler | mother | ||
| Thomas Butler | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lily Butler | wife |
Media
Media
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Remembered With HonourAble Seaman Frederick Butler is commemorated on the Portsmouth Naval Memorial, panel 2.
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Portsmouth Naval Memorial Grave RegistrationThis document tells of Able Seaman Butler's last action.Contributed by:
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St John's Church Memorial PlaqueAlbe Seaman Butler's name appears on the Memorial Plaque on display in St. John's CE Parish Church, Polegate.Contributed by:
John65615 -
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Hailsham War MemorialFrederick Butler is commemorated on Hailsham's war Memorial.Contributed by:
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Hailsham Boys' SchoolSeaman F Butler's name is mentioned on the memorial plaque at his former school.Contributed by:
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Hailsham Parish ChurchFrederick Butler is mentioned on the memorial plaque inside St Mary's Parish Church, Hailsham.Contributed by:
John65615
Communities
Communities
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HMS Good Hope 1st November 1914More about HMS Good Hope 1st November 1914
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Hailsham Council Boys School Memorial BoardMore about Hailsham Council Boys School Memorial Board
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Hailsham Parish Church Memorial BoardMore about Hailsham Parish Church Memorial Board
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Bryan5462 | |
| WW1 Naval Casualties Transcription | Bryan5462 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Bryan5462 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Bryan5462 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Bryan5462 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| ADM 188 - Admiralty: Royal Navy Registers of Seamen's Services | Bryan5462 | |
| Hailsham Parish Magazine | John72644 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Remembered With Honour | John65615 | |
| Portsmouth Naval Memorial Grave Registration | John65615 | |
| St John's Church Memorial Plaque | John65615 | |
| HMS Good Hope | John65615 | |
| Hailsham War Memorial | John65615 | |
| Hailsham Boys' School | John65615 | |
| Hailsham Parish Church | John65615 |
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