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We remember William Muir
We remember William Muir
Timeline
Timeline
1892
1916
service
Royal Navy
Stoker
2538(S)
Royal Naval Reserve - HMS Lion
Source:8584165
1916 - 2nd June 1916
1916
location
Royal Naval Hospital at Butlaw, South Queensferry, West Lothian, Scotland
United Kingdom
away from home address
Source:9293440
2nd June 1916 - 3rd June 1916
service
Royal Navy
Stoker
S 2538
Royal Naval Reserve
Source:8927102
1916
death
Died of wounds
As a result of injuries incurred in HMS Lion at the Battle of Jutland
United Kingdom
Source:8584390
Source:8584165
3rd June 1916
burial
West Lothian
United Kingdom
634
Source:8584164
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William |
| Initials | W |
| Last Name | Muir |
| Source | 8584163 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Naval Hospital at Butlaw, South Queensferry, West Lothian, Scotland | United Kingdom | away from home address | 2nd June 1916 - 3rd June 1916 |
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | S 2538 | Royal Naval Reserve | Stoker | ||
| Royal Navy | 2538(S) | Royal Naval Reserve - HMS Lion | Stoker |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frances Muir | mother |
Media
Media
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Communities
Communities
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HMS Lion at the Battle of JutlandMore about HMS Lion at the Battle of Jutland
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Battle of Jutland Burials - Queensferry CemeteryMore about Battle of Jutland Burials - Queensferry Cemetery
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KiA and DoW at the Battle of JutlandMore about KiA and DoW at the Battle of Jutland
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Trevor321 | |
| WW1 Naval Casualties Transcription | Trevor321 | |
| British armed forces and overseas deaths and burials Transcription | Keith1947 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| HMS Lion Casualty List from the Battle of Jutland - DoI during June 1916 | Gerry59140 | |
| Royal Naval Reserve Ratings' Records of Service | Fife3190 | |
| Royal Naval Hospital at South Queensferry | Keith1947 |
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