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We remember Walter Hobby
We remember Walter Hobby
Timeline
Timeline
1870
1886
employment
Baker
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11th January 1886
1886
enlistment
Portsmouth, Hampshire
United Kingdom
Source:9552311
11th January 1886
1886
service
Royal Navy
Boy 2nd Class
135875
HMS St Vincent
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11th January 1886
1910
discharge
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4th July 1910
1914
service
Royal Navy
Master At Arms
135875
HMS Victory I
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2nd August 1914 - 14th November 1914
1919
discharge
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7th April 1919
1919
hospitalisation
Dispepsia
Hospital/Institution
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7th April 1919
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Walter |
| Initials | W |
| Last Name | Hobby |
| Source | 9552226 |
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | 135875 | HMS St Vincent | Boy 2nd Class | ||
| Royal Navy | 135875 | HMS Victory I | Master At Arms |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Silver War Badge | Honourable Discharge | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Hazel | Dark Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1888-07-05 | 5'3" |
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Group of Master at Arms51 Master at Arms. In uniform and displaying medal bars.
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Evidence
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External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| UK, Royal Navy Registers of Seamen's Services, 1848-1939 | Charlotte33 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Group of Master at Arms | Ian155640 |
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