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NAME:                      Brewer, William James
RANK:                      Ships Steward
UNIT:                      Royal Navy
BATTALION ETC:             HMS Niger
REGIMENTAL NUMBER:         151080
HOW DIED/DATE OF DEATH:    Killed in action 11th November 1914 when ship sunk off Deal
WHERE BURIED/COMMEMORATED: Portsmouth Naval Memorial, Hampshire, UK
OTHER INFORMATION:         Age 39. Born 8th November 1874 at Southampton, Hants. Joined navy 23rd October 1889.
                           Husband of  Ruth Ammie Hillier (formerly Brewer) of 129 Festing Grove, Southsea, Hants.
                           On pension card Mrs Ruth A Berry (guardian) of 97 (or 99) High Street, Portsmouth, Hants and also above details.
                           On another pension card Mrs Jane Eliza Berry of Brooklands, London Road, Waterlooville, Hants.
                           In 1911 family living at 34 Folkstone Road, Copnor, Portsmouth.
                           Married Jan/Feb/March 1911.