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We remember William Tilton
We remember William Tilton
Timeline
Timeline
1876
1892
service
Royal Navy
165546
Source:8577752
1892
awards
Long Service and Good Conduct Medal
Other War Service Award
Source:8577754
awards
Messina Medal
Other War Service Award
Source:8577754
marriage
Annie Frances
Source:8577754
service
Royal Navy
Petty Officer 1st Class
165546
H.M.S. "Formidable."
Source:8577754
1915
death
Killed in Action
Source:8577754
1st January 1915
burial
Kent
United Kingdom
Source:8577754
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William |
| Initials | W |
| Last Name | Tilton |
| Source | 8577737 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | 165546 | ||||
| Royal Navy | 165546 | H.M.S. "Formidable." | Petty Officer 1st Class |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Long Service and Good Conduct Medal | Other War Service Award | |
| Messina Medal | Other War Service Award |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth | mother | ||
| Alfred J Tilton | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annie Frances | wife |
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Communities
Communities
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HMS Formidable (torpedoed 01/01/1915)More about HMS Formidable (torpedoed 01/01/1915)
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Fife3190 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Admiralty: Royal Navy Registers of Seamen's Services | Fife3190 |
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