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We remember Robert Clarence Middleton
We remember Robert Clarence Middleton
Timeline
Timeline
1888
sibling
Victoria Middleton
Source:8847183
1888
1893
1894
sibling
May V. Middleton
Source:8847183
1894
1896
sibling
Ada Middleton
Source:8847183
1896
1901
dates
Age 7
Source:8847183
1901
1916
location
Upton Villa, Augusta Street, Sheringham, Norfolk
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8847167
1916
1916
dates
Age 22
Source:8847167
5th June 1916
service
Royal Navy
Stoker
S 5341 (Ch)
Royal Naval Reserve - HMS Hampshire
Source:8847175
1916
death
Killed in Action
Killed when HMS Hampshire struck a mine and sank off West coast of Orkney Mainland. "Body not recovered for burial".
Birsay, Orkney
United Kingdom
Source:8805483
Source:8847175
Source:8847167
5th June 1916
burial
Chatham, Kent
United Kingdom
Panel 19
Source:8847167
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Robert Clarence |
| Initials | RC |
| Last Name | Middleton |
| Source | 8805481 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upton Villa, Augusta Street, Sheringham, Norfolk | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1916 |
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | S 5341 (Ch) | Royal Naval Reserve - HMS Hampshire | Stoker |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Middleton | mother | ||
| Henry Middleton | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| May V. Middleton | sister | 1894 | |
| Victoria Middleton | sister | 1888 | |
| Ada Middleton | sister | 1896 |
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HMS "Hampshire" - Crewmembers lost 5 June 1916More about HMS "Hampshire" - Crewmembers lost 5 June 1916
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Trevor321 | |
| WW1 Naval Casualties Transcription | Andrew43023 | |
| Deaths at sea, 1781-1968 Transcription | Andrew43023 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Andrew43023 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Andrew43023 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Service records at The National Archives | Trevor321 | |
| Sheringham War Memorial | Andrew43023 |
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