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We remember Alfred Francis Blakeney Carpenter
We remember Alfred Francis Blakeney Carpenter
Timeline
Timeline
1881
1896
appointments
Cadet
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15th January 1896
1896
service
Royal Navy
Cadet
Source:7627857
15th January 1896
1897
appointments
Midshipman
Source:7627857
15th November 1897
1901
appointments
Sub Lieutenant
Source:7627857
15th May 1901
1903
marriage
Emily Maud Tordiffe
Source:9213585
1903
1903
appointments
Lieutenant
Source:7627857
30th June 1903
1911
appointments
Lieutenant Commander
Source:7627857
30th June 1911
1915
appointments
Commander
Source:7627857
30th June 1915
1915
service
Royal Navy
Commander
Source:7627857
30th June 1915 - 22nd April 1918
1918
service
Royal Navy
Commander
HMS Vindictive
Source:7627857
4th April 1918 - 26th April 1918
1918
appointments
Captain
Source:7627857
23rd April 1918
1918
awards
Victoria Cross (VC)
British Award/Decoration
Source:9213594
23rd April 1918
1927
marriage
Hilda M Johnson nee Smith
Source:9214832
1927
1929
appointments
Rear Admiral
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3rd August 1929
1934
appointments
Vice Admiral
Source:7627857
31st July 1934
service
Royal Navy
Vice Admiral
Source:7627857
1955
death
Not War Related
Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire
United Kingdom
Source:8652991
27th December 1955
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Alfred Francis Blakeney |
| Initials | AFB |
| Last Name | Carpenter, |
| Source | 8542188 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | Vice Admiral | ||||
| Royal Navy | Cadet | ||||
| Royal Navy | Commander | ||||
| Royal Navy | HMS Vindictive | Commander |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| VC | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victoria Cross (VC) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alfred Carpenter | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emily Maud Tordiffe | wife | 1903 | |
| Hilda M Johnson nee Smith | wife | 1927 |
Media
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Alfred Francis Blakeney Carpenter VC.Alfred Francis Blakeney Carpenter VC. Photograph from Wikipedia. Alfred Carpenter in centre of a group.
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Trevor321 -
Seaman Storming Party list - page 1 of 6- OfficersUnder the terms of clause 13 of the VC statutes, in cases where a body of men was deemed to have been so gallant, the best way to select VCs was by a ballot, enabling the men themselves to decide. Following on from a ballot for the Royal Marine participants, a ballot was held for the Royal Navy participants. These latter were the ships crews of Vindictive, Iris II, Daffodil, as well as the men of the Naval Storming Party. Captain Carpenter of the Vindictive, and AB McKenzie who belonged to B Company of the seaman storming party, were awarded the VC as a result of the ballot. I have added the officers from the other vessels, as well as some omissions.My additions are in blue font, and the commands held within the Seamen Storming Party are in purple font.Contributed by:
Keith1947 -
Original - Seaman Storming Party list - page 1A photo of the original Seaman Storming Party list, page 1 of 6Contributed by:
Keith1947
Communities
Communities
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Zeebrugge and Ostend Raids April 1918More about Zeebrugge and Ostend Raids April 1918
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Ship's crew (officers) of HMS Vindictive April 1918More about Ship's crew (officers) of HMS Vindictive April 1918
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Sailors wounded during the Zeebrugge RaidMore about Sailors wounded during the Zeebrugge Raid
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Victoria Cross Awards - Zeebrugge and Ostend Raids April 1918More about Victoria Cross Awards - Zeebrugge and Ostend Raids April 1918
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IWM Collection items and Zeebrugge RaidMore about IWM Collection items and Zeebrugge Raid
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy Officers: 1899 - 1919 | ||
| Victoria Cross Recipients 1854-2006 Transcription | Trevor321 | |
| Royal Navy Officers Medal Roll 1914-1920 Transcription | Keith1947 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Keith1947 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Keith1947 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | Trevor65535 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | Ann39898 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Profile on Wikipedia. | Trevor321 | |
| Find a grave | Keith1947 | |
| IWM Collection - Zeebrugge Raid autographs | Keith1947 | |
| IWM Collection - items pertaining to Carpenter | Keith1947 | |
| VC Citation | Trevor65535 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Alfred Francis Blakeney Carpenter VC. | Trevor321 | |
| Seaman Storming Party list - page 1 of 6- Officers | Keith1947 | |
| Original - Seaman Storming Party list - page 1 | Keith1947 |
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