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We remember William Josiah 'willie' Blake
We remember William Josiah 'willie' Blake
Timeline
Timeline
1884
sibling
Bessie Louise Blake
Source:9135372
1884
1895
service
Other Empire Force
Able Seaman
Mercantile Marine Reserve
Source:9133936
service
Other Empire Force
Able Seaman
Mercantile Marine Reserve: HM Yacht Liberty
Source:9133936
1918
death
Naval Hospital, Haslar
United Kingdom
Source:9133936
Source:9133938
30th November 1918
burial
Cornwall
United Kingdom
Source:9133936
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William Josiah 'willie' |
| Initials | WJ' |
| Last Name | Blake |
| Source | 9135372 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Empire Force | Mercantile Marine Reserve | Able Seaman | |||
| Other Empire Force | Mercantile Marine Reserve: HM Yacht Liberty | Able Seaman |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Olympia | mother | ||
| Nicholas Thomas Blake | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bessie Louise Blake | sister | 1884 |
Media
Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Anne23518 | |
| British armed forces and overseas deaths and burials Transcription | Anne23518 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Anne23518 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| William Josiah “Willie” Blake (Find a Grave) | R58235 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | R58235 |
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