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We remember Joseph Godfrey
We remember Joseph Godfrey
Timeline
Timeline
1877
service
Royal Navy
Able Seaman
185558(PO)
HMS Flirt
Source:9249886
1916
death
Coroners report of 07/06/1916: "Accidental drowning going aboard ship by capsizing of whaler at Eastbourne, night being squally".
Eastbourne, Sussex
United Kingdom
Source:9249886
Source:9249890
2nd June 1916
burial
Portsmouth
United Kingdom
Kidd's. 8. 6 1/2.
Source:9249886
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Cross of SacrificeAble Seaman Joseph Godfrey is buried in Kingston Cemetery, Portsmouth. (Image courtesy of Keith Roberts 2018)
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Kingston Cemetery, PortsmouthMore about Kingston Cemetery, Portsmouth
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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 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Selena49658 |
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| Title | Connected by | More information |
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| Cross of Sacrifice | DR117137 |
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