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We remember Robert Dowal Laurenson
We remember Robert Dowal Laurenson
Timeline
Timeline
1894
1901
location
Kirkatown, Unst parish, Shetland Islands, Scotland
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9090261
31st March 1901
1916
service
Royal Navy
Seaman
1084L
Royal Naval Reserve - HMS MALAYA
Source:9090251
31st May 1916
1917
service
Royal Navy
Seaman
1084L
Royal Naval Reserve - H.M. Yacht "Verona."
Source:9090263
February 1917
service
Royal Navy
Seaman
L 1084
Royal Naval Reserve (Shetland Section)
Source:9090251
service
Royal Navy
Seaman
L 1084
Royal Naval Reserve
Source:9090251
1917
death
Killed in Action
HM Yacht Verona was mined and sunk with loss of 23 crew
Source:9090263
24th February 1917
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Robert Dowal |
| Initials | RD |
| Last Name | Laurenson |
| Source | 9090263 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kirkatown, Unst parish, Shetland Islands, Scotland | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 |
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | L 1084 | Royal Naval Reserve (Shetland Section) | Seaman | ||
| Royal Navy | L 1084 | Royal Naval Reserve | Seaman | ||
| Royal Navy | 1084L | Royal Naval Reserve - HMS MALAYA | Seaman | ||
| Royal Navy | 1084L | Royal Naval Reserve - H.M. Yacht "Verona." | Seaman |
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HMS Malaya at the Battle of JutlandMore about HMS Malaya at the Battle of Jutland
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Gerry59140 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Gerry59140 | |
| WW1 Naval Casualties Transcription | Gerry59140 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Service Record Card on TNA | Gerry59140 | |
| Register of Killed and Wounded at Jutland | Gerry59140 |
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