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We remember William Henry Cowell
We remember William Henry Cowell
Timeline
Timeline
1875
1891
location
South East Side Of Green, Great Bentley, Essex
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8830610
5th April 1891
1901
service
Royal Navy
Stoker 2nd Class
278335
HMS Anson
Source:8626989
31st March 1901
1910
marriage
Annie Humble
Source:8763310
1910
1911
location
13 Russell St Plaistow
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8830603
2nd April 1911
1915
service
Royal Navy
Stoker 1st Class
278335
Chatham Naval Base (HMS Pembroke)
Source:8626989
30th May 1915 - 12th May 1916
1916
death
United Kingdom
Source:8625226
12th May 1916
burial
Southern Grove, Bow, London
United Kingdom
-/-/1321. R.
Source:8625224
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William Henry |
| Initials | WH |
| Last Name | Cowell |
| Source | 8625222 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Russell St Plaistow | United Kingdom | their own address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| South East Side Of Green, Great Bentley, Essex | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th April 1891 |
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | 278335 | Chatham Naval Base (HMS Pembroke) | Stoker 1st Class | ||
| Royal Navy | 278335 | HMS Anson | Stoker 2nd Class |
Family
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annie Humble | wife | 1910 |
Media
Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| WW1 Naval Casualties Transcription | Keith1947 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Keith1947 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Keith1947 | |
| 1881 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Keith1947 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Keith1947 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Keith1947 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Registers of Seamen's Services | Keith1947 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Fouled anchor | Keith1947 |
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