In Remembrance of
Thomas Edward Craft

Date of birth: 30th November 1899
Place of birth: Canning Town, Essex, England
Parents: John and Sarah Craft
Wife: Martha Craft
Previous occupation: Wire Rope Maker
Service: Royal Navy
Rank: Able Seaman
Service Number: P/J 45098
Joined Hood: 24th August 1939 (Able Seaman)
Left Hood: 24th May 1941 (loss of ship) (Able Seaman)
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Biographical Information: Thomas was born on 30 November 1899 in Canning Town, London, to parents John and Sarah Craft. He was the husband of Martha Craft, of 54 Palmer Road Plaistow, Essex. Together they had 4 children- three sons (Tom plus twins John and Frank) and one daughter, Mary Ellen. Sadly, Mary was killed during the war.

Thomas was 41 years old at the time of his loss.

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