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We remember William Lewington
We remember William Lewington
Timeline
Timeline
1880
1896
enlistment
Source:8574715
1896
marriage
Lily Rose
Source:8574709
service
Royal Navy
Yeoman of Signals
188764
HMS Good Hope
Source:8574709
1914
death
Killed in Action
Lost on HMS Good Hope at the Battle of Coronel, off the coast of Chile
Source:8574709
1st November 1914
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William |
| Initials | W |
| Last Name | Lewington |
| Source | 8574707 |
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | 188764 | HMS Good Hope | Yeoman of Signals |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Martha Lewington | mother | ||
| William Alfred Lewington | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lily Rose | wife |
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Communities
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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 | Bryan5462 | |
| WW1 Naval Casualties Transcription | Bryan5462 | |
| Deaths at sea, 1781-1968 Transcription | Bryan5462 | |
| 1881 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Bryan5462 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Bryan5462 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Bryan5462 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| ADM 188 - Admiralty: Royal Navy Registers of Seamen's Services | Bryan5462 |
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