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We remember Frederick William Spratling
We remember Frederick William Spratling
Timeline
Timeline
1878
1894
employment
Errand boy
Source:9068563
16th October 1894
1894
enlistment
United Kingdom
Source:9068563
16th October 1894
1912
service
Royal Navy
Petty Officer
182032
HMS Inflexible
Source:9068563
5th November 1912 - 31st July 1914
1914
service
Royal Navy
Acting Chief Petty Officer
182032
HMS Inflexible
Source:9068563
1st August 1914 - 31st July 1915
1915
service
Royal Navy
Chief Petty Officer
182032
HMS Inflexible
Source:9068563
1st August 1915 - 19th August 1918
1918
service
Royal Navy
Chief Petty Officer
182032
Pembroke I
Source:9068563
20th August 1918 - 14th February 1919
1919
discharge
Source:9068563
14th February 1919
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Frederick William |
| Initials | FW |
| Last Name | Spratling |
| Source | 9068562 |
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | 182032 | HMS Inflexible | Chief Petty Officer | ||
| Royal Navy | 182032 | HMS Inflexible | Petty Officer | ||
| Royal Navy | 182032 | HMS Inflexible | Acting Chief Petty Officer | ||
| Royal Navy | 182032 | Pembroke I | Chief Petty Officer |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Grey | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1908-11-20 | 5'7" |
Media
Communities
Communities
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HMS Inflexible at the Battle of JutlandMore about HMS Inflexible at the Battle of Jutland
Evidence
Evidence
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No official records
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Service records at The National Archives | Trevor321 | |
| Admiralty, and Ministry of Defence, Navy Department: Medal Rolls. The National Archives, Kew. | Bryan118538 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Frederick William Spratling | Bryan118538 |
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