Coastguard Thomas E.Croker.
Born, 1845 at Plymouth. Thomas married Mary Ellen, daughter of John Pyne, Coastguard, in 1874.
Photo shows Thomas wearing two medals. A silver medal for long service and good conduct.also
“Croker.T.E. Commissioned Boatman, HM Coastguard. RHS (Royal Humane Society) bronze medal,
Sea Gallantry Medal In bronze. Date of rescue; 9.11.1888. Cahore, Co.Wexford For bravery in relation
to the schooner Marjorie Johnson of Dublin.”
Submitted by Paul Hanna.