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We remember Charles Larue Phillips
We remember Charles Larue Phillips
Timeline
Timeline
1917
service
Other Empire Force
Seaman 2nd Class
US Navy
Source:8580864
20th February 1917
service
Other Empire Force
Signaller
US Navy - SS War Knight
Source:8580864
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:8580862
24th March 1918
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Charles Larue |
| Initials | CL |
| Last Name | Phillips |
| Source | 8580861 |
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Empire Force | US Navy | Seaman 2nd Class | |||
| Other Empire Force | US Navy - SS War Knight | Signaller |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charles Phillips | father |
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Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Deaths at sea, 1781-1968 Transcription | Fife3190 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| US Naval Casualties - external web page | Fife3190 |
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