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We remember William Balmer
We remember William Balmer
Timeline
Timeline
1867
1889
enlistment
Portsmouth
United Kingdom
Source:8853934
10th May 1889
1896
marriage
Mary Jane Knibbs
Source:8853937
1896
1914
location
Hospital Lodge, London Rd, Worcester Park
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8853937
1914
service
Royal Navy
Chief Stoker
149705
HMS BULWARK
Source:8657663
1914
death
Source:8657663
26th November 1914
burial
Hampshire
United Kingdom
Source:8657663
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William |
| Initials | W |
| Last Name | Balmer |
| Source | 8657662 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hospital Lodge, London Rd, Worcester Park | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1914 |
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | 149705 | HMS BULWARK | Chief Stoker |
Family
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Jane Knibbs | wife | 1896 |
Media
Media
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Navy RecordsPart of William's Navy Records confirming he signed up on the 10th May 1889
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Communities
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HMS Bulwark 26th November 1914More about HMS Bulwark 26th November 1914
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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 | Ann39898 | |
| WW1 Naval Casualties Transcription | Peter67775 |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Navy Records | Peter67775 | |
| Royal Navy | Peter67775 | |
| HMS Bulwark | Peter67775 | |
| HMS Bulwark | Peter67775 | |
| Portsmouth Evening News | Peter67775 | |
| The Daily Mirror | Peter67775 |
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