William George WAKE. Chief Stoker K16569 Royal Navy on HMS Warspite. Born 9th June 1894 at Winchester Hampshire enlisted 17th October 1912 on HMS Victory II occupation prior to enlistment , paper makers assistant. Died 23rd May 1928 aged 33 years of asphyxia from the effects of Carbon dioxide (CO2) gas whilst working in the bulges of his ship in Malta.
At rest in Plot D Grave 563 Capuccini Naval Cemetery, Malta
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