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Knighton Thomas Portsea, Hampshire 35680A 25 January 1866 08 April 1850
Catalogue reference: ADM 139/757/35680
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This record is about the Knighton Thomas Portsea, Hampshire 35680A 25 January 1866 08 April 1850 dating from [1853-1872] in the series Admiralty: Royal Navy Continuous Service Engagement Books. It is held at The National Archives, Kew.
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- ADM 139/757/35680
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Date (When the record was created)
- [1853-1872]
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Description (What the record is about)
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- Name
- Knighton, Thomas
- Place of birth
- Portsea, Hampshire
- Continuous service number
- 35680A
- Date of volunteering
- 25 January 1866
- Date of birth
- 08 April 1850
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Held by (Who holds the record)
- The National Archives, Kew
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- Public Record(s)
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- Open Document, Open Description
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Series information
ADM 139
Admiralty: Royal Navy Continuous Service Engagement Books
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Within the series: ADM 139
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Knighton Thomas Portsea, Hampshire 35680A 25 January 1866 08 April 1850
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