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NAME: Briggs, Harry
RANK: Leading Stoker
UNIT: Royal Navy
BATTALION ETC: HMS Queen Mary
REGIMENTAL NUMBER: 361245
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 32. Born 11th December 1884 at Surbiton, Surrey. Joined navy 21st February 1903. Son of Albert Edward & Catherine (Kitty) J Briggs. Husband of Annie Louisa Briggs of 33 Adelaide St, Buckland, Portsmouth (RN War Graves Roll). In CWGC address is 43 Adelaide St., Buckland, Portsmouth. In 1911 family living at 50 Adelaide St, Buckland, Portsmouth. Married 4th December 1909.