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We remember Charles Wood
We remember Charles Wood
Timeline
Timeline
1876
1916
service
Royal Navy
Sergeant
RMA/6034
Royal Marine Artillery - HMS MALAYA
Source:9301028
31st May 1916
marriage
E.k. Davenport
Source:9301035
location
66, Hyndclyffe, Whitecliffe Avenue, Copnor, Portsmouth.
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9301035
1916
death
Died of wounds
As a result of injuries sustained in HMS Malaya at the Battle of Jutland
United Kingdom
Source:8618205
Source:9301028
7th June 1916
burial
Hampshire
United Kingdom
New Ground. J. 31. 24.
Source:9301028
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Charles |
| Initials | C |
| Last Name | Wood |
| Source | 8618203 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 66, Hyndclyffe, Whitecliffe Avenue, Copnor, Portsmouth. | United Kingdom | their own address |
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | RMA/6034 | Royal Marine Artillery - HMS MALAYA | Sergeant |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| E.k. Davenport | wife |
Media
Media
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Cross of SacrificeSergeant Charles Wood is buried in Highland Road Cemetery, Portsmouth. (Image 5/2013)
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DR117137
Communities
Communities
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HMS Malaya at the Battle of JutlandMore about HMS Malaya at the Battle of Jutland
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Highland Road Cemetery, PortsmouthMore about Highland Road Cemetery, Portsmouth
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Marine Medal Roll 1914-1920 Transcription | Gerry59140 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | DR117137 | |
| WW1 Naval Casualties Transcription | DR117137 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Service Record Card on TNA | Gerry59140 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Cross of Sacrifice | DR117137 |
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