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First Name: | William | Last Name: | BIFFIN |
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| Date of Death: | 01/11/1915 | Lived/Born In: | Putney | |
| Rank: | Chief Engine Room Artificer1 | Unit: | HMS President | |
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Current Information:Age-39 28, Werter Road, Putney North Sheen Cemetery, London
William Biffin died from unspecified causes on 1st November, 1915, while serving with the Royal Navy in England. During the First World War, HMS President was what was known as a ‘stone frigate’, not a ship but a building in London and it was an accounting base for sailors which they were assigned to when between ships. Basically it was an office that among other things, acted as their paymaster. |
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