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We remember John William Edwards
We remember John William Edwards
Timeline
Timeline
1874
1916
service
Royal Navy
Chief Stoker
277719
HMS VALIANT
Source:8915811
13th January 1916 - 23rd May 1919
1919
service
Royal Navy
Chief Stoker
277719
HMS Vivid
Source:8915809
28th November 1919
marriage
Elizabeth Ann
Source:8915809
1919
death
Unknown
Septicaemia
United Kingdom
Source:8915809
Source:8915811
28th November 1919
burial
Devon
United Kingdom
General K. 26. 48.
Source:8915809
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | John William |
| Initials | JW |
| Last Name | Edwards |
| Source | 8915808 |
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | 277719 | HMS Vivid | Chief Stoker | ||
| Royal Navy | 277719 | HMS VALIANT | Chief Stoker |
Family
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Ann | wife |
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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 | Anne23518 | |
| WW1 Naval Casualties Transcription | Anne23518 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy ratings’ service records 1853-1928 | Anne23518 |
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