2149: Thomas Blanden, RN.

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posted on 2024-01-16, 15:02 authored by Lest We Forget Project Team

Thomas Blanden, born 1887, was Barry’s grandfather. He joined the Royal Navy in 1905 and served during both First and Second World Wars.

Thomas served aboard the Queen Elizabeth class Battleship HMS Barham (dates not known).

Thomas’s personal diary describes his journey on the battlecruiser HMS Invincible to the Falklands in 1914.

Medals: Long Service/Good conduct medal, 1914-1918 Campaign medal and “Peace Medal” 1914-1918/Allied Victory medal.

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Barry Blanden

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Thomas Blanden, RN.

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1914 - 1918

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At sea

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Photo album, 5 x medals (Long Service Medal, Good conduct medal, 1914-1918 Campaign medal, Peace Medal 1914-1918, Allied Victory medal), service record, letter and personal diary.

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Southern Roadshow, Gosport (13/02/19)

2149: Thomas Blanden, RN.

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Community Collection Day

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