William Bertie Aspland (1898 - 1917)

Born 1898 in Soham, Cambridgeshire, England, United Kingdom

Biography

William Aspland was born in Cambridgeshire, England.

Able Seaman William Aspland served in the Royal Navy in World War I
Service started:
Unit(s): HMS Mary Rose
Service ended: October 1917

William was born in 1898. Son of John George and Alice Maude Aspland, of Soham, Cambs.

In the 1901 census Bertie (age 3) lived with his parents and siblings in Soham, Cambridgeshire, England.^[1]

In 1911, Bert (age 13), was a land worker, whilst living with his parents in Soham, Cambridgeshire, England.^[2]

William joined the Royal Navy on 14th October 1913. His service number was J27942.^[3]

As an Able Seaman, he served aboard H.M.S. "Mary Rose." and HMS Diligence in the Royal Navy

William died on Wednesday, 17th October 1917. Age 19. Buried CHATHAM NAVAL MEMORIAL, Kent, Grave 21. https://www.roll-of-honour.com/Cambridgeshire/Soham.html

Sources

1. ↑ 1901 Census: "England and Wales Census, 1901"
   citing Soham subdistrict, PRO RG 13, The National Archives, Kew, Surrey
   FamilySearch Record: XSQS-KQ2 (accessed 12 November 2023)
   FindMyPast Image
   Bertie Aspland (3), single son, in household of John Aspland (29) in Soham in Newmarket registration district in Cambridgeshire, England. Born in Soham, Cambridgeshire.
2. ↑ 1911 Census: "England and Wales Census, 1911"
   citing PRO RG 14, The National Archives of the UK, Kew, Surrey
   FamilySearch Record: X7KN-85Y (accessed 12 November 2023)
   FindMyPast Image
   Bert Aspland (13), single son, Land Work, in household of John Aspland (39) in Soham in Newmarket registration district in Cambridgeshire, England. Born in Soham, Cambridgeshire.
3. ↑ Military: "UK, Royal Navy Registers of Seamen's Services, 1848-1939"
   The National Archives of the UK; Kew, Surrey, England; Royal Navy Registers of Seamen's Services; Class: ADM 188; Piece: 702
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 60522 #308446 (accessed 12 November 2023)
   Gender: Male; Service Number: J27942; Birth Date: 23 Feb 1898; Birth Place: Newmarket Cambs; First Ship Served On: Ganges; Last Service Date: 17 Oct 1917; Name: William Bertie Aspland; Last Ship Served On: Deligence; First Service Date: 14 Oct 1913.