Rivers, William Ephinstone Tierney

Date of Death1877-11-05
Age19
GenderMale
Cause of DeathAccident - Fall Concussion of the brain resulting from a fall from the top mast

Service Details

ServiceRN - Royal Navy
Date of Entry1872-01-15
RankMidshipman
Discharged Date1877-11-05
Discharge TypeDD - Discharged Dead
Service Period1872-1877
Service RecordYes
ShipSapphire HMS

Cemetery Details

Cemetery NameQueenborough Cemetery
Cemetery AddressHobart, TAS
Grave TypeResumed

Sources

UK Archives ADM 196-20-111 The Mercury (Hobart,Tas.1860-1954) Thu 8 Nov 1877 Page 2 NAVAL FUNERAL. The Mercury (Hobart,Tas 1860-1954) Tue 6 Nov 1877 Page 2 FATAL ACCIDENT ON BOARD H.M.S. SAPPHIRE.

Contributors

Researched by: Andrew Watters/Ann Ricketts