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We remember William John Bourke
We remember William John Bourke
Timeline
Timeline
1891
service
Royal Navy
Leading Stoker
2237
HMS Thetis
Source:8657770
service
Royal Navy
Leading Stoker
2237
HMAS Australia
Source:8657770
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William John |
| Initials | WJ |
| Last Name | Bourke |
| Source | 8657770 |
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | 2237 | HMS Thetis | Leading Stoker | ||
| Royal Navy | 2237 | HMAS Australia | Leading Stoker |
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HMS ThetisHMS Thetis was an Apollo-class 2nd class protected cruiser of the Royal Navy, launched on 13 December 1890. Laden with concrete, she was deliberately sunk as a blockship in attempt to block the canal in the Zeebrugge Raid during the First World War, on 23 April 1918.
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Keith1947
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Evidence
Evidence
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External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Hero of Zeebrugge | Keith1947 | |
| RAN Service cards – Petty officers and men | Keith1947 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| HMS Thetis | Keith1947 |
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