Private Lewis "Lew" Croker
12 May 1885 - 1960
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Caption & credit
Lewis (Lew) Croker (from Robert Tunstall)
Biography
The son of Joseph and Hannah he married Elsie Hayes in 1905. He was sometimes known as Louis or Lew.
Their youngest daughter Edith Irene married Auxilier John Tunstall on 27 Nov 1939 at St Andrew's Church, Cheddar.
Postings
| Unit or location | Role | Posted from | until |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compton Bishop Patrol | Patrol member | 02 Jul 1940 | 03 Dec 1944 |
National ID
WPAF 63/1
Occupation
Postman
Career
He was a First World War veteran initially serving as Private 17609 on the 1st Battalion, Somerset Light Infantry then becoming 44528 in the 9th Battalion, The Worcester Regiment.
Address
The Lilacs, Newtown, Compton Bishop, Somerset
References
TNA ref WO199/3390&1
1939 Register
Western Daily Press 28 Nov 1939
Robert Tunstall