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James Croft

Rank Ordinary Seaman
Service Number SS7069
Born 20 Mar 1898 Birkenhead

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Portsmouth
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HMS Caroline

Class C class Light Cruiser

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Decorations Atlantic Star; Africa Star; 1939-1945 Star; War Medal 1939–1945(MN); Victory & British War Medals Enlistment 1916-03-23 Next of kin address Birkenhead 12 Sea Bank Cottages, Tranmere England More info Gave a false age upon enlistment. Actual birth date 13 June 1899. Enlisted for 5 year Continuous Service on 23 March 1916. Deserted 19 September 1919. Marriage in 3Q 1923 to Annie Delaney. Profession is Lighterman, living with wife Annie and children at Elmham Crescent, Fazakerley, Liverpool as per 29 September 1939 register. WW2 service: Served in the Merchant Navy, discharge number 1031610. Later moved to 96 Adlam Rd, Liverpool. Wife's death registered 1Q 1980 at Liverpool.