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We remember Harry Golds
We remember Harry Golds
Timeline
Timeline
1877
1878
sibling
Ruth
Source:9270373
1878
1881
location
Near the Gate, Washington, Sussex
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9270373
3rd April 1881
1881
sibling
George William
Source:9270373
1881
1891
location
School Lane, Washington
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9270372
5th April 1891
1893
service
Royal Navy
174897
Source:8575373
1893
1901
location
Able Seaman, HMS Triton
United Kingdom
military residence address
Source:9270374
31st March 1901
1911
location
Petty Officer, HMS Formidable
United Kingdom
military residence address
Source:9270368
2nd April 1911
service
Royal Navy
Petty Officer 1st Class
174897
H.M.S. "Formidable."
Source:8575375
1915
death
Killed in Action
HMS Formidable was sunk on 1 January, 1915 by torpedoes from German U-boat U 24.
Source:8575375
Source:9270359
1st January 1915
burial
Kent
United Kingdom
Panel 9
Source:8575375
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Harry |
| Initials | H |
| Last Name | Golds |
| Source | 8575372 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Able Seaman, HMS Triton | United Kingdom | military residence address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| Near the Gate, Washington, Sussex | United Kingdom | parents address | known 3rd April 1881 | |
| Petty Officer, HMS Formidable | United Kingdom | military residence address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| School Lane, Washington | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th April 1891 |
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | 174897 | ||||
| Royal Navy | 174897 | H.M.S. "Formidable." | Petty Officer 1st Class |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harriet | mother | ||
| John Golds | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ruth | sister | 1878 | |
| George William | brother | 1881 |
Media
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Remembered with HonourPetty Officer, First Class, Harry Golds is commemorated on the Chatham Naval Memorial.Contributed by:
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Chatham Naval MemorialPetty Officer Harry Golds is commemorated on Chatham Naval Memorial.
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Laughton War MemorialHarry Golds is commemorated on the memorial plaque inside All Saints Parish Church, Laughton.Contributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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HMS Formidable (torpedoed 01/01/1915)More about HMS Formidable (torpedoed 01/01/1915)
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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 | Fife3190 | |
| WW1 Naval Casualties Transcription | John72644 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | John72644 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | John72644 | |
| 1881 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | John72644 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | John72644 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Admiralty: Royal Navy Registers of Seamen's Services | Fife3190 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| HMS Triton | John72644 | |
| HMS Formidable | John72644 | |
| Remembered with Honour | John72644 | |
| Chatham Naval Memorial | John72644 | |
| Laughton War Memorial | John72644 |
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