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NAME:                      Byng, James
RANK:                      Mechanician
UNIT:                      Royal Navy
BATTALION ETC:             HMS Hampshire
REGIMENTAL NUMBER:         286748
HOW DIED/DATE OF DEATH:    Killed/drowned 5th June 1916 when ship sunk by mine
WHERE BURIED/COMMEMORATED: Portsmouth Naval Memorial, Hampshire, UK
OTHER INFORMATION:         Born 3rd February 1878 at Portsea, Hants. Joined navy 5th January 1898.
                           Son of Charles & Eliza Byng of Portsmouth.
                           Husband of Amelia Ann Byng of 33 Lincoln Rd, Fratton, Portsmouth, Hants.
                           In 1911 family living at 29 Church Road, Gillingham, Kent.
                           Married 10th June 1905 at Portsea Parish Church.