Small collection of Harold Crofton on board HMS ARETHUSA and HMS CURACOA.
Diary kept by Harold Crofton between 10 July 1918 and 14 November 1918 on HMS CURACOA. His records note that he could speak German and his diary begins with someone ask for German books to be sent to them, summary of each day is in the margins. Also included is a series of letters from Harold to his mother written in 1915 on HMS ARETHUSA, concerning rescuing officers and the King lunching on board.
Harold Crofton's service records are on the National Archives reference ADM196/174/114.
Administrative / biographical background
Harold Mowatt Maxwell Crofton born 13 August 1896 died 29 November 1918 on HMS CURACOA was a Paymaster Sub-Lieutenant in the Royal Navy.
Harold Crofton's service records are on the National Archives reference ADM196/174/114.
Administrative / biographical background
Harold Mowatt Maxwell Crofton born 13 August 1896 died 29 November 1918 on HMS CURACOA was a Paymaster Sub-Lieutenant in the Royal Navy.
Record Details
| Item reference: | ADL/Z/58; MSS/76/060 MS1976/060 |
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| Catalogue Section: | Manuscript documents acquired singly by the Museum |
| Level: | COLLECTION |
| Extent: | 1 volume; 1 folder and 1 oversize |
| Date made: | 1915-1918; 1918-01-01 - ? |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
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- Royal Naval Air Service. Papers of Lieutenant (later Air Chief Marshal Sir) Arthur M. Longmore. (Manuscript) (ADL/Z/1)
- Ward, Fleet Engineer James. Service papers. (Manuscript) (ADL/Z/2)
- Murch, John, sailmaker, Greenwich Hospital out-pensioner. Service papers. (Manuscript) (ADL/Z/3)
- Ashmore, William, captain's servant. Various papers including certificate of service and discharge certificate. (Manuscript) (ADL/Z/4)
- Purchas, William (ca.1790-1849). Service papers and commissions. (Manuscript) (ADL/Z/5)
- Sheppard, Frederick, b.1852. Various documents including certificate of service and discharge certificates as seaman. (Manuscript) (ADL/Z/6)
- Holmes, Samuel (d.1837) gunner, RN. Various papers including service certificates. (Manuscript) (ADL/Z/7)
- A collection of twenty four documents (petitions, warrants and a certificate) with notations. (Manuscript) (ADL/Z/8)
- Bunce, Commander Benjamin, RN (d.1854). Various papers including some correspondence with some details of slavery. (Manuscript) (ADL/Z/9)
- Baldwin, Engineer Rear-Admiral George William. Appointments to the CBE and the CB, both signed by King George V. (Manuscript) (ADL/Z/10)
- Barton, Admiral Mathew (1715-95). Four commissions and a memoranda of services re 1778-93. (Manuscript) (ADL/Z/11)
- Edwards, John. Passports and commission to yacht WILLIAM AND MARY; two extracts re actions copied from ship's logbooks. (Manuscript) (ADL/Z/12)
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