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We remember William Mellis Mearns
We remember William Mellis Mearns
Timeline
Timeline
1884
1902
education
Matriculated in Medicine, 1902; M.B., 1908
Aberdeen University
Aberdeen
United Kingdom
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1902
1914
service
Royal Navy
Surgeon
H.M.S. "Formidable."
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August 1914 - 1st January 1915
service
Royal Navy
Surgeon
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service
Royal Navy
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location
22 Bewick Road, Gateshead
United Kingdom
parents address
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1915
death
Killed in Action
On 1 January 1915 his ship was torpedoed going down Channel, and unfortunately this most promising officer lost his life.
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1st January 1915
burial
Kent
United Kingdom
Panal 9.
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Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William Mellis |
| Initials | WM |
| Last Name | Mearns |
| Source | 8705414 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Bewick Road, Gateshead | United Kingdom | parents address |
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | Surgeon | ||||
| Royal Navy | |||||
| Royal Navy | H.M.S. "Formidable." | Surgeon |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Mearns | father | ||
| Mary A. Mearns | mother |
Media
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William Mellis MearnsImage of William Mellis Mearns from Aberdeen University Roll of service
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Chatham Naval Memorial - 1Chatham Naval Memorial, where William Mellis Mearns is honoured.Contributed by:
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Chatham Naval Memorial - 2Chatham Naval Memorial, where William Mellis Mearns is honoured.Contributed by:
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Chatham Naval Memorial - 3Chatham Naval Memorial, where William Mellis Mearns is honoured.Contributed by:
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Chatham Naval Memorial - 4Chatham Naval Memorial, where William Mellis Mearns is honoured.Contributed by:
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Chatham Naval Memorial - 5Chatham Naval Memorial, where William Mellis Mearns is honoured.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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Aberdeen University Roll of ServiceMore about Aberdeen University Roll of Service
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Fife3190 | |
| Royal Navy Officers Medal Roll 1914-1920 Transcription | Fife3190 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Aberdeen University Roll of Service Book | Vincent96527 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
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| William Mellis Mearns | Vincent96527 | |
| Chatham Naval Memorial - 1 | Vincent96527 | |
| Chatham Naval Memorial - 2 | Vincent96527 | |
| Chatham Naval Memorial - 3 | Vincent96527 | |
| Chatham Naval Memorial - 4 | Vincent96527 | |
| Chatham Naval Memorial - 5 | Vincent96527 |
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