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NAME:                      Cannings, William George  (W J on memorial)
RANK:                      Private
UNIT:                      Royal Marine Light Infantry
BATTALION ETC:             HMS Invincible
REGIMENTAL NUMBER:         PO/18247
HOW DIED/DATE OF DEATH:    Killed or died as a direct result of enemy action 31st May 1916 Battle of Jutland
WHERE BURIED/COMMEMORATED: Portsmouth Naval Memorial, Hampshire, UK
OTHER INFORMATION:         Age 18. Born 7th August 1897 at Medstead, Alton, Hants.
                           Son of James and Mary Cannings of 3 Rack & Manger Cottages, Crawley, Winchester, Hants.