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We remember Robert William Vanson
We remember Robert William Vanson
Timeline
Timeline
1882
service
Royal Navy
Able Seaman
199912 (Chatham) (R.F.R.Ch. B.9073.)
H.M.S. "Cressy"
Source:9318533
1914
death
Killed in Action
Ship torpedoed by U9
the North Sea off Holland
Netherlands
Source:9318533
22nd September 1914
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Robert William |
| Initials | RW |
| Last Name | Vanson |
| Source | 9318528 |
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | 199912 (Chatham) (R.F.R.Ch. B.9073.) | H.M.S. "Cressy" | Able Seaman |
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Guy74824 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Guy74824 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Guy74824 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Guy74824 | |
| WW1 Naval Casualties Transcription | Guy74824 | |
| British armed forces and overseas deaths and burials Transcription | Guy74824 |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Chatham Naval Memorial entry | Geoffrey575 |
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