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We remember Peter Buchanan
We remember Peter Buchanan
Timeline
Timeline
1886
service
Royal Navy
Seaman
A 7700
Royal Naval Reserve
Source:8998260
service
Royal Navy
Seaman
7700A
Royal Naval Reserve - H.M.S. "Pembroke."
Source:8998261
service
Royal Navy
Seaman
7700.A. (Ch.)
Royal Naval Reserve: HMS Pembroke
Source:9376190
1919
death
Died as a result of the sinking of HMY Iolaire
United Kingdom
Source:8998261
1st January 1919
burial
Kent
United Kingdom
32
Source:8998261
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Peter |
| Initials | P |
| Last Name | Buchanan |
| Source | 8998259 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | A 7700 | Royal Naval Reserve | Seaman | ||
| Royal Navy | 7700A | Royal Naval Reserve - H.M.S. "Pembroke." | Seaman | ||
| Royal Navy | 7700.A. (Ch.) | Royal Naval Reserve: HMS Pembroke | Seaman |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christy | mother | ||
| Donald Buchanan | father |
Media
Media
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Chatham Naval MemorialSeaman Peter Buchanan is commemorated on the Chatham Naval Memorial in Kent. (Image courtesy of Geoffrey Allan 2018)
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InscriptionSeaman Peter Buchanan is commemorated on panel 32 of the Chatham Naval Memorial in Kent. (Image courtesy of Geoffrey Allan 2018)Contributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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Merchant Navy (MN), Royal Navy Reserve (RNR) and Royal Navy Volunteer Reserve (RNVR)More about Merchant Navy (MN), Royal Navy Reserve (RNR) and Royal Navy Volunteer Reserve (RNVR)
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HMY Iolaire Casualties on Chatham, Portsmouth and Plymouth Naval MemorialsMore about HMY Iolaire Casualties on Chatham, Portsmouth and Plymouth Naval Memorials
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Fife3190 | |
| WW1 Naval Casualties Transcription | Anne23518 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Naval Reserve Ratings' Records of Service | Fife3190 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Chatham Naval Memorial | DR117137 | |
| Inscription | DR117137 |
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