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We remember William Brown
We remember William Brown
Timeline
Timeline
1892
service
Royal Navy
S 4956
Royal Naval Reserve
Source:8687310
service
Royal Navy
Stoker
4956S
Royal Naval Reserve - HMS Hampshire
Source:8617804
1916
death
Source:8617804
5th June 1916
burial
Hampshire
United Kingdom
Source:8617804
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William |
| Initials | W |
| Last Name | Brown |
| Source | 8617802 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | S 4956 | Royal Naval Reserve | |||
| Royal Navy | 4956S | Royal Naval Reserve - HMS Hampshire | Stoker |
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Media
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Communities
Communities
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The sinking of HMS Hampshire - 5 June 1916More about The sinking of HMS Hampshire - 5 June 1916
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HMS Hampshire at the Battle of JutlandMore about HMS Hampshire at the Battle of Jutland
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HMS "Hampshire" - Crewmembers lost 5 June 1916More about HMS "Hampshire" - Crewmembers lost 5 June 1916
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Ann39898 | |
| WW1 Naval Casualties Transcription | Ann39898 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Naval Reserve Ratings' Records of Service | Fife3190 |
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