posted on 2024-01-16, 15:02authored byLest 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.
History
Name of contributor(s)
Barry Blanden
Subject of the story/individual the object(s) relate to
Thomas Blanden, RN.
Date(s) the event(s) in the story took place
1914 - 1918
Location(s) where the event(s) in the story took place
At sea
Object(s)
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.