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We remember William Armitage
We remember William Armitage
Timeline
Timeline
1871
1914
service
Royal Navy
Chief Stoker
276745
HMS 'Vanguard'
Source:8934287
20th October 1914 - 9th July 1917
1917
death
Vessel exploded and sank
Source:8662595
9th July 1917
burial
Kent
United Kingdom
Source:8662595
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William |
| Initials | W |
| Last Name | Armitage |
| Source | 8662593 |
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | 276745 | HMS 'Vanguard' | Chief Stoker |
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Communities
Communities
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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 | Ann39898 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Link to Service Record for William Armitage | Ann39898 | |
| Service records on Ancestry.co.uk | Trevor321 |
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