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We remember Leonard Gates
We remember Leonard Gates
Timeline
Timeline
1877
sibling
Maria
Source:9173502
1877
1879
1881
location
Castle Street, Portchester, Fareham, Hampshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9173502
1881
1882
sibling
Lilian V
Source:9173508
1882
1884
sibling
Horace A
Source:9173508
1884
1886
sibling
Herbert E
Source:9173508
1886
1888
sibling
Blanche M
Source:9173508
1888
1891
location
The Retreat, Castle Street, Portchester, Fareham, Hampshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9173508
1891
1901
service
Royal Navy
Leading Seaman
HMS Duke of Wellington
Source:9173515
1901
1906
marriage
Mabel Bessie Matthews
Source:9173532
1906
1911
service
Royal Navy
Petty Officer 1st Class
HMS St Vincent
Source:9173521
1911
1911
location
69 Meyrick Road, Stamshaw, Portsmouth
United Kingdom
Source:9173532
1911
1912
children
Evelyn B
Source:9173531
1912
1916
service
Royal Navy
Petty Officer
178238
HMS Southampton
Source:9173520
1916
1916
death
Killed in Action
aboard HMS Cressy
Source:8559076
Source:8559077
31st May 1916
burial
Southsea, Portsmouth
United Kingdom
Panel 11
Source:8559076
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Leonard |
| Initials | L |
| Last Name | Gates |
| Source | 8559075 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 69 Meyrick Road, Stamshaw, Portsmouth | United Kingdom | known 1911 | ||
| Castle Street, Portchester, Fareham, Hampshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1881 | |
| The Retreat, Castle Street, Portchester, Fareham, Hampshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1891 |
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | HMS Duke of Wellington | Leading Seaman | |||
| Royal Navy | HMS St Vincent | Petty Officer 1st Class | |||
| Royal Navy | 178238 | HMS Southampton | Petty Officer |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evelyn B | daughter | 1912 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amelia | mother | ||
| Charles Gates | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maria | sister | 1877 | |
| Lilian V | sister | 1882 | |
| Horace A | brother | 1884 | |
| Herbert E | brother | 1886 | |
| Blanche M | sister | 1888 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mabel Bessie Matthews | wife | 1906 |
Media
Media
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Portsmouth Naval MemorialPhoto of the memorial on Southsea Seafront, Portsmouth, Hampshire
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Communities
Communities
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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 | |
| 1881 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| British armed forces and overseas deaths and burials Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| British armed forces and overseas deaths and burials Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Selena49658 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Portsmouth Naval Memorial | Selena49658 | |
| Roll of Honour | Selena49658 |
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