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We remember William Henry Thwaites
We remember William Henry Thwaites
Timeline
Timeline
1870
1916
service
Royal Navy
Chief Petty Officer
138012
HMS Hampshire
Source:9415312
1916
1916
death
Killed in Action
Source:9415309
Source:9415312
5th June 1916
burial
Southsea, Portsmouth
United Kingdom
Source:9415309
sibling
John
Source:9415309
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William Henry |
| Initials | WH |
| Last Name | Thwaites |
| Source | 9415305 |
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | 138012 | HMS Hampshire | Chief Petty Officer |
Family
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| John | brother |
Media
Media
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Communities
Communities
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HMS Hampshire at the Battle of JutlandMore about HMS Hampshire at the Battle of Jutland
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HMS "Hampshire" - Crewmembers lost 5 June 1916More about HMS "Hampshire" - Crewmembers lost 5 June 1916
Evidence
Evidence
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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 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Service Record at The National Archives | Trevor321 |
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