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We remember William Francis
We remember William Francis
Timeline
Timeline
1891
1918
awards
Distinguished Service Medal (DSM)
British Award/Decoration
Source:9047164
22nd April 1918
1918
service
Royal Navy
Deck Hand
DA 13899
Royal Naval Reserve
Source:9047164
22nd April 1918
1918
service
Royal Navy
Deck Hand
DA 13899
Royal Naval Reserve - HM Motor Launch M.L. 526
Source:9047164
23rd April 1918
1919
marriage
Mary Eliza
Source:9013880
1919
service
Royal Navy
Ordinary Seaman
Mersey Z/1764
Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve
Source:9012088
1982
death
Not War Related
Source:9013331
24th August 1982
burial
Whitewell
United Kingdom
Source:9013331
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William |
| Initials | W |
| Last Name | Francis, |
| Source | 9047164 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | Mersey Z/1764 | Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve | Ordinary Seaman | ||
| Royal Navy | DA 13899 | Royal Naval Reserve | Deck Hand | ||
| Royal Navy | DA 13899 | Royal Naval Reserve - HM Motor Launch M.L. 526 | Deck Hand |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| DSM | British Award/Decoration | |
| Distinguished Service Medal (DSM) | British Award/Decoration |
Family
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Eliza | wife | 1919 |
Media
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William & his wife Mary Elizacelebrating their Golden Wedding AnniversaryContributed by:
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Headstone at St. Marys Church, WhitewellHeadstone of William and his wife, Mary Eliza.Contributed by:
Cheryl126174
Communities
Communities
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Zeebrugge and Ostend Raids April 1918More about Zeebrugge and Ostend Raids April 1918
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A Few of the Many - Royal Naval Reserve (Trawler Section)More about A Few of the Many - Royal Naval Reserve (Trawler Section)
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| RNVR Other Ranks - Medal Rolls 1914-1920 Transcription | Fife3190 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | Ann39898 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Naval Reserve Ratings' Records of Service | Fife3190 | |
| DSM - London Gazette | Fife3190 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| William Francis | Jane68008 | |
| William | Jane68008 | |
| Naval record | Jane68008 | |
| William's Record of Service | Jane68008 | |
| William | Jane68008 | |
| William & his wife Mary Eliza | Jane68008 | |
| Headstone at St. Marys Church, Whitewell | Cheryl126174 |
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