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We remember William Melvin
We remember William Melvin
Timeline
Timeline
1876
1916
service
Royal Navy
Mechanician
282234
HMS INVINCIBLE
Source:8606051
30th May 1916
marriage
Florence
Source:8606051
1916
death
Killed in Action
HMS Invincible at the Battle of Jutland
Source:8606051
31st May 1916
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William |
| Initials | W |
| Last Name | Melvin |
| Source | 8606049 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | 282234 | HMS INVINCIBLE | Mechanician |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robert | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florence | wife |
Media
Media
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Communities
Communities
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HMS Invincible at the Battle of JutlandMore about HMS Invincible at the Battle of Jutland
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Gerry59140 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Service Record Card on TNA | Gerry59140 |
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