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We remember William Geoghean
We remember William Geoghean
Timeline
Timeline
1880
1914
service
Royal Navy
Able Seaman
193908
HMS Goliath
Source:9016092
2nd August 1914
marriage
Sarah
Source:9016092
1915
death
Killed in Action
aboard HMS Goliath
The Dardanelles
Turkey
Source:9016089
Source:9016092
13th May 1915
burial
Plymouth Hoe, Devon
United Kingdom
Panel 5
Source:9016093
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William |
| Initials | W |
| Last Name | Geoghean |
| Source | 9016088 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | 193908 | HMS Goliath | Able Seaman |
Family
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah | wife |
Media
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Plymouth Naval MemorialPhoto of the memorial on Plymouth Hoe, Devon, taken when the Poppies Wave was installed
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Plymouth Naval Memorial Panel 5Photo of the section of the panel which commemorates WilliamContributed by:
Selena49658
Communities
Communities
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 | |
| Ireland: National Roll of Honour 1914-1921 Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| Deaths at sea, 1781-1968 Transcription | Selena49658 |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Plymouth Naval Memorial | Selena49658 | |
| Plymouth Naval Memorial Panel 5 | Selena49658 |
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