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Thomas Henry Fagence, CPO 156206 R.N.


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Thomas Henry Fagence 1875-1918 served as Chief Petty Officer 156206 in the Royal Navy. Awarded M.I. D. and Gazetted 15th March 1918.

Whilst serving at H.M.S. "Vernon" the torpedo school at Portsmouth died 28th May 1918. 

Whilst experimenting with explosives was killed by accidental explosion.

Can any member please help supply more details regarding this unfortunate accident.

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Just a comment that it may not just have been about a torpedo as VERNON was also doing experimental work on mines and depth charges around this period.

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Might be worth contacting Portsmouth History Centre to see if they can help? They have access to local papers.

https://www.portsmouth.gov.uk/ext/documents-external/lib-localhistoryguide.pdf

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Many thanks sotonmate and seaJane.

Will check out your suggestion. 

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