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We remember Michael Lorenzo Pollastrini
We remember Michael Lorenzo Pollastrini
Timeline
Timeline
1897
1915
service
Royal Navy
Midshipman
Royal Naval Reserve - HMS CANADA
Source:9407521
4th July 1915 - 17th November 1916
1917
service
Royal Navy
Midshipman
Royal Naval Reserve - HMS STRONGBOW
Source:9407526
February 1917 - 17th October 1917
1917
service
Royal Navy
Midshipman
Royal Naval Reserve
Source:9407513
16th October 1917
1917
death
Killed in Action
HMS Strongbow sunk by German cruisers whilst escorting convoy
Source:9407513
17th October 1917
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Michael Lorenzo |
| Initials | ML |
| Last Name | Pollastrini |
| Source | 9407506 |
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | Royal Naval Reserve | Midshipman | |||
| Royal Navy | Royal Naval Reserve - HMS CANADA | Midshipman | |||
| Royal Navy | Royal Naval Reserve - HMS STRONGBOW | Midshipman |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lizzie Pollastrini | mother | ||
| Lorenzo Pollastrini | father |
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Communities
Communities
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HMS Strongbow, Action off LerwickMore about HMS Strongbow, Action off Lerwick
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HMS Canada at the Battle of JutlandMore about HMS Canada at the Battle of Jutland
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Gerry59140 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Gerry59140 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Gerry59140 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Navy List July 1916 (Confidential edition) | Gerry59140 | |
| RNR Service Record Card on TNA | Gerry59140 | |
| RNR Record of Service | Gerry59140 |
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We remember Michael Lorenzo Pollastrini
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