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We remember Thomas George Eldridge
We remember Thomas George Eldridge
Timeline
Timeline
1882
1900
enlistment
London
United Kingdom
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5th May 1900
1900
service
Royal Navy
11534
Royal Marine Light Infantry: Chatham Division
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5th May 1900
1903
marriage
Jane Beaney
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5th September 1903
1903
marriage
Jane Beaney
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5th September 1903
1908
service
Royal Navy
Private
CH/11534
HMS Duncan
Royal Marine Light Infantry detachment
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18th August 1908 - 18th March 1909
awards
Italian Bronze Medal of Military Valour
Other War Service Award
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awards
Messina Earthquake medal 1908 - Italy
Other War Service Award
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service
Royal Navy
Private
CH/11534
Royal Marine Light Infantry: Chatham Division
4th Royal Marine Battalion
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service
Royal Navy
Private
11534
Royal Marine Light Infantry
4th Btn
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1918
death
Killed in Action
KIlled in a raid trying to block Zeebrugge harbour with German Imperial Fleet and Submarines inside we lost 583 men but Britain claimed it a success and awarded many medals
Zeebrugge Harbour on board HMS Iris II
Belgium
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23rd April 1918
burial
Dover, Kent
United Kingdom
P. W. 34A
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Details
Details
Names
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | 11534 | Royal Marine Light Infantry: Chatham Division | |||
| Royal Navy | CH/11534 | HMS Duncan | Royal Marine Light Infantry detachment | Private | |
| Royal Navy | CH/11534 | Royal Marine Light Infantry: Chatham Division | 4th Royal Marine Battalion | Private | |
| Royal Navy | 11534 | Royal Marine Light Infantry | 4th Btn | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Italian Bronze Medal of Military Valour | Other War Service Award | |
| Messina Earthquake medal 1908 - Italy | Other War Service Award | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jane Sleath | mother | ||
| Thomas Eldridge | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jane Beaney | wife | 5th September 1903 | |
| Jane Beaney | wife | 5th September 1903 |
Media
Communities
Communities
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Zeebrugge and Ostend Raids April 1918More about Zeebrugge and Ostend Raids April 1918
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Zeebrugge memorial plaque from the vessel "Iris"More about Zeebrugge memorial plaque from the vessel "Iris"
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Marines 1899-1919 | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Keith1947 | |
| WW1 Naval Casualties Transcription | Keith1947 | |
| Royal Marine Medal Roll 1914-1920 Transcription | Keith1947 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Keith1947 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| roll for 1908 Messina Earthquake medal | Keith1947 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Zeebrugge | Keith1947 | |
| Shared Headstone of Thomas Eldridge and B V Sparke | Sue60594 |
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