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We remember Walter Napier Thomason Beckett
We remember Walter Napier Thomason Beckett
Timeline
Timeline
1893
birth
Source:7643472
25th March 1893
1906
service
Royal Navy
Naval Cadet
Source:7643472
15th January 1906
1910
service
Royal Navy
Midshipman
HMS Commonwealth
Source:7643472
15th September 1910
1914
service
Royal Navy
Sub Lieutenant
Source:7643472
15th January 1914
1915
service
Royal Navy
Lieutenant
Source:7643472
15th November 1915
1923
service
Royal Navy
Lieutenant Commander
Source:7643472
15th November 1923
1928
marriage
Gladys H Lindon
Source:8948595
1928
1929
service
Royal Navy
Commander
Source:7643472
30th June 1929
1936
service
Royal Navy
Captain
Source:7643472
30th June 1936
1941
death
Source:7643472
10th March 1941
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Walter Napier Thomason |
| Initials | WNT |
| Last Name | Beckett |
| Source | 7643472 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | Naval Cadet | ||||
| Royal Navy | HMS Commonwealth | Midshipman | |||
| Royal Navy | Sub Lieutenant | ||||
| Royal Navy | Lieutenant | ||||
| Royal Navy | Lieutenant Commander | ||||
| Royal Navy | Commander | ||||
| Royal Navy | Captain |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clifford Beckett | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gladys H Lindon | wife | 1928 |
Media
Media
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy Officers: 1899 - 1919 | ||
| Royal Navy Officers Medal Roll 1914-1920 Transcription | Trevor65535 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | Trevor65535 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Distinguished Service Cross | Trevor65535 |
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