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We remember William Munro Mcpherson
We remember William Munro Mcpherson
Timeline
Timeline
1897
birth
Source:8580847
29th July 1897
service
Royal Navy
Z/8185
Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve
Clyde
Source:8580847
service
Royal Navy
Able Seaman
Clyde Z/8185
Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve
Source:8580851
service
Royal Navy
Able Seaman
Z/8185
Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve - SS War Knight
Source:8580851
1918
death
Supposed burnt to death after the SS "War Knight" collided with the tanker "OB Jennings" while part of a merchant convoy bringing goods from the United States.
At Sea
United Kingdom
Source:8580846
24th March 1918
burial
Hampshire
United Kingdom
Source:8580851
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William Munro |
| Initials | WM |
| Last Name | Mcpherson |
| Source | 8580845 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | Z/8185 | Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve | Clyde | ||
| Royal Navy | Clyde Z/8185 | Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve | Able Seaman | ||
| Royal Navy | Z/8185 | Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve - SS War Knight | Able Seaman |
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SS War Knight (lost due to collision & fire 24/03/1918)More about SS War Knight (lost due to collision & fire 24/03/1918)
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Deaths at sea, 1781-1968 Transcription | Fife3190 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Fife3190 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Admiralty: Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve: Records of Service, First World War | Fife3190 |
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