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We remember Herbert Shapter
We remember Herbert Shapter
Timeline
Timeline
1874
sibling
Elizabeth A
Source:8763345
1874
1877
sibling
Thomas W
Source:8763345
1877
1880
birth
Source:8763336
7th June 1880
1881
location
25 Bicton Street, Littleham, Exmouth, Devon
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8763345
1881
1882
sibling
Louise
Source:8763346
1882
1884
sibling
Edith
Source:8763346
1884
1891
location
Bicton Street, Littleham, Exmouth, Devon
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8763346
1891
1901
employment
Stoker 1st Class
Source:8763349
1901
1901
location
HMS Gipsy, Devonport, Devon
United Kingdom
military residence address
Source:8763349
1901
1902
marriage
Lily Horn
Source:8763352
1902
1906
children
Hilda Alice
Source:8763362
1906
1917
service
Royal Navy
Chief Stoker
289884
HMS Sandhurst
Source:8763336
1917
1917
death
at sea
United Kingdom
Source:8763334
Source:8763355
12th March 1917
burial
Littleham, Exmouth, Devon
United Kingdom
Q. 152.
Source:8763334
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Herbert |
| Initials | H |
| Last Name | Shapter |
| Source | 8763333 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Bicton Street, Littleham, Exmouth, Devon | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1881 | |
| Bicton Street, Littleham, Exmouth, Devon | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1891 | |
| HMS Gipsy, Devonport, Devon | United Kingdom | military residence address | known 1901 |
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | 289884 | HMS Sandhurst | Chief Stoker |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hilda Alice | daughter | 1906 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harriet | mother | ||
| Thomas W Shapter | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth A | sister | 1874 | |
| Thomas W | brother | 1877 | |
| Louise | sister | 1882 | |
| Edith | brother | 1884 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lily Horn | wife | 1902 |
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War GravePhoto of grave in St Margaret & St Andrew's Churchyard, Littleham, Exmouth, Devon
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Selena49658
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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 | Selena49658 | |
| WW1 Naval Casualties Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| 1881 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| Deaths at sea, 1781-1968 Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| Deaths at sea, 1781-1968 Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Selena49658 |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| War Grave | Selena49658 |
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