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Ordinary Seaman S V COOMBS

Service Number: J/38842
Regiment & Unit/Ship

Royal Navy

H.M.S. "Tartar"

Date of Death

Died 17 June 1917

Age 18 years old

Buried or commemorated at

RINGWOOD CEMETERY

S. 143.

United Kingdom

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  • Country of Service United Kingdom
  • Additional Info Son of Elijah and Jane Coombs, of 59, The Hundred, Romsey, Hants.
  • Personal Inscription A SILENT THOUGHT A SECRET TEAR KEEP HIS MEMORY EVER DEAR
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Buried or commemorated at

RINGWOOD CEMETERY
Hampshire United Kingdom
Number of casualties: 30
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