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We remember Thomas Alexander Croft
We remember Thomas Alexander Croft
Timeline
Timeline
1893
birth
Source:7711574
3rd August 1893
1910
enlistment
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12th September 1910
1910
service
Royal Navy
16798
Royal Marine Light Infantry: Chatham Division
Source:7711574
12th September 1910
service
Royal Navy
Private
CH/16798
Royal Marine Light Infantry: Chatham Division
4th Royal Marine Battalion
Source:8643782
1918
death
Killed in Action
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Source:8643782
23rd April 1918
burial
Nr. Stone, Staffs
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
E. C.E. 1996
Source:8643783
Source:8643786
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Thomas Alexander |
| Initials | TA |
| Last Name | Croft |
| Source | 7711574 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | 16798 | Royal Marine Light Infantry: Chatham Division | |||
| Royal Navy | CH/16798 | Royal Marine Light Infantry: Chatham Division | 4th Royal Marine Battalion | Private |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Jane | mother | ||
| Benjamin Croft | father |
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 | ||
| Royal Marine Medal Roll 1914-1920 Transcription | Keith1947 | |
| WW1 Naval Casualties Transcription | Keith1947 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Keith1947 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Pvt Thomas Alexander Croft (Find a Grave) | R58235 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Zeebrugge | Keith1947 | |
| CROFT, TA. #CH/16798 | R58235 | |
| Royal Marine Light Infantry | R58235 |
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