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We remember John William Westrope
We remember John William Westrope
Timeline
Timeline
1883
1914
service
Royal Navy
Leading Seaman
201402
HM Submarine E3
Source:8552391
17th October 1914
marriage
Violet Westrope
Source:8552172
1914
death
Killed in Action
Member of crew of HM Submarine E3 lost with all hands on 18 October 1914 when it was torpedoed and sunk by U27 off the German coast.
Source:8552391
18th October 1914
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | John William |
| Initials | JW |
| Last Name | Westrope |
| Source | 8552170 |
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | 201402 | HM Submarine E3 | Leading Seaman |
Family
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violet Westrope | wife |
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| List of RN casualties during October 1914 | Gerry59140 |
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