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We remember Thomas Fleming Besant
We remember Thomas Fleming Besant
Timeline
Timeline
1883
1898
service
Royal Navy
Lieutenant-Commander
Source:7642760
15th September 1898
1914
service
Royal Navy
Lieutenant Commander
HM Submarine AE1
Source:8503072
13th September 1914
1914
death
Killed in Action
In command of Submarine lost off German New Guinea; disappeared on 14 Sep, declared lost on 19 Sep 1914
Source:8503072
14th September 1914
burial
Devon
United Kingdom
Source:9181568
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Thomas Fleming |
| Initials | TF |
| Last Name | Besant |
| Source | 7642760 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | Lieutenant-Commander | ||||
| Royal Navy | HM Submarine AE1 | Lieutenant Commander |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edgar Besant | father |
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy Officers: 1899 - 1919 | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Ann39898 | |
| Royal Navy Officers Medal Roll 1914-1920 Transcription | Ann39898 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| RN and Dominion Navies casualty list - HM Submarine AE1 | Gerry59140 |
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