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NAME:                      Bignell, William Henry
RANK:                      Telegraphist
UNIT:                      Royal Navy
BATTALION ETC:             HM Submarine E.34
REGIMENTAL NUMBER:         J/44209
HOW DIED/DATE OF DEATH:    Killed in action (drowned) 20th July 1918 when vessel hit mine
WHERE BURIED/COMMEMORATED: Portsmouth Naval Memorial, Hampshire, UK
OTHER INFORMATION:         Age 18. Born 14th March 1900 at Horndean, Hants. Joined navy 22nd September 1915.
                           Son of William Henry & Eliza Bignell of London Road, Horndean Hants.