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 NAME:                      Blake, William George Walter
 RANK:                      Blacksmith  (Petty Officer on memorial)
 UNIT:                      Royal Navy
 BATTALION ETC:             HMS Invincible
 REGIMENTAL NUMBER:         341730
 HOW DIED/DATE OF DEATH:    Killed in action 31st May 1916 Battle of Jutland
 WHERE BURIED/COMMEMORATED: Portsmouth Naval Memorial, Hampshire, UK
 OTHER INFORMATION:         Age 42. Born 28th February 1874 at Marchwood, Hants. Joined navy 15th October 1897.
                            In probate his address is Tavells Lane, Marchwood, Hants.
                            Son of Vincent & Charlotte Blake of Marchwood, Nr Southampton Hants. (his father was a blacksmith)