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We remember William James Blackford
We remember William James Blackford
Timeline
Timeline
1869
birth
United Kingdom
Source:8559260
1869
1914
service
Royal Navy
Engineer Lieutenant
Royal Naval Reserve - HMS ENGADINE
Source:9526100
13th August 1914
1917
service
Royal Navy
Temporary Engineer Commander
Royal Naval Reserve
Source:8559259
18th October 1917
marriage
Amy Kendall
Source:8559260
service
Royal Navy
Engineer Commander
Royal Naval Reserve - HMS Engadine
Source:8559259
1920
death
Source:8559260
1st January 1920
burial
Kent
United Kingdom
Source:8559260
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William James |
| Initials | WJ |
| Last Name | Blackford |
| Source | 8559258 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | Royal Naval Reserve | Temporary Engineer Commander | |||
| Royal Navy | Royal Naval Reserve - HMS Engadine | Engineer Commander | |||
| Royal Navy | Royal Naval Reserve - HMS ENGADINE | Engineer Lieutenant |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth | mother | ||
| William Farmar Blackford | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amy Kendall | wife |
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Communities
Communities
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HMS Engadine at the Battle of JutlandMore about HMS Engadine 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 | Fife3190 | |
| Deaths at sea, 1781-1968 Transcription | Keith1947 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| RNR Service Record Card | Fife3190 | |
| Navy List July 1916 (Confidential edition) | Gerry59140 |
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