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We remember William Marshall Neiass
We remember William Marshall Neiass
Timeline
Timeline
1875
1916
awards
Distinguished Service Medal (DSM)
British Award/Decoration
Source:9050373
11th May 1916
1918
service
Royal Navy
Able Seaman
155995
HMS Cumberland
Source:9050367
29th September 1918
1918
death
War Related Sickness
Teignmouth, Devon
United Kingdom
Source:9650395
Source:9050365
29th September 1918
burial
Devon
United Kingdom
63
Source:9650395
sibling
Thomas Neiass
Source:9050365
Details
Details
Names
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | 155995 | HMS Cumberland | Able Seaman |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| DSM | British Award/Decoration | |
| Distinguished Service Medal (DSM) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ellen Neiass formerly Gilley | mother | ||
| Edwin Neiass | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Neiass | brother |
Media
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Birth Certificate - summaryOfficial copy of Birth Certificate - summary version from General Register Office.
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Naval Medal and Awards Rolls, 1973-1972Europe - Star, Victory Medal, British War Medal.Contributed by:
Julie116653
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| WW1 Naval Casualties Transcription | Anne23518 | |
| Deaths at sea, 1781-1968 Transcription | Anne23518 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Anne23518 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy ratings’ service records 1853-1928 | Anne23518 | |
| Distinguished Service Medal citation | Anne23518 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Birth Certificate - summary | Julie116653 | |
| Remembered with Honour | Julie116653 | |
| Naval Medal and Awards Rolls, 1973-1972 | Julie116653 |
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