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Elson William Henry Torquay, Devon 12687B 01 August 1870 10 April 1854

Catalogue reference: ADM 139/927/12687

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This record is about the Elson William Henry Torquay, Devon 12687B 01 August 1870 10 April 1854 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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Reference
ADM 139/927/12687
Date
[1853-1872]
Description
Name
Elson, William Henry
Place of birth
Torquay, Devon
Continuous service number
12687B
Date of volunteering
01 August 1870
Date of birth
10 April 1854
Held by
The National Archives, Kew
Legal status
Public Record(s)
Closure status
Open Document, Open Description
Record URL
https://beta.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/id/D7941146/

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ADM 139

Admiralty: Royal Navy Continuous Service Engagement Books

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Elson William Henry Torquay, Devon 12687B 01 August 1870 10 April 1854

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