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NAME:                      Brett, Thomas Frederick Swaffield   (S F on memorial)
RANK:                      Shipwright
UNIT:                      Royal Navy
BATTALION ETC:             HMS Bulwark
REGIMENTAL NUMBER:         342759
HOW DIED/DATE OF DEATH:    Killed 26th November 1914 when ship exploded
WHERE BURIED/COMMEMORATED: Portsmouth Naval Memorial, Hampshire, UK
OTHER INFORMATION:         Age 40 (CWGC). Born 3rd June 1880 at Dog House, Marshwood, Dorset (Sailors papers). Other sources say born 1975.
                           Joined navy 25th September 1899.
                           Son of Benjamin and Eliza Brett.
                           Husband of Emma Buckler Brett of 36 Alver Road, Kingston, Portsmouth (RN War Graves Roll).
                           On Pension card & CWGC address is 77 Mill Street, Burton Bradstock, Bridport, Dorset.
                           Married Oct/Nov/Dec 1904.
                           In 1911 living at 36 Alver Road, Kingston, Portsmouth.
                           Long Service and Good Conduct Medal.