William Denman Croft

British Army officer (1879-1968)
Person human Q8007763
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William Denman Croft

Summary

William Denman Croft is a human[1]. He was born on +1879-03-15T00:00:00Z[2]. He passed away in Cornwall[3]. He died on +1968-07-14T00:00:00Z[4]. He worked as a military personnel[5].

Key Facts

  • William Denman Croft passed away in Cornwall[3].
  • William Denman Croft was born on +1879-03-15T00:00:00Z[2].
  • William Denman Croft died on +1968-07-14T00:00:00Z[4].
  • William Denman Croft's father was Sir Herbert Croft, 9th Baronet[6].
  • William Denman Croft's mother was Georgiana Eliza Lucy Marsh[7].
  • Among William Denman Croft's spouses was Esmé Sutton[8].
  • A child of William Denman Croft was William Owen Glendower Croft[9].
  • A child of William Denman Croft was John Armentières Croft[10].
  • A child of William Denman Croft was Violet Lorna Croft[11].
  • A child of William Denman Croft was Angela Desirée Croft[12].
  • William Denman Croft held citizenship in United Kingdom[13].
  • William Denman Croft held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[14].
  • William Denman Croft's professions included military personnel[5].
  • William Denman Croft received the Companion of the Order of the Bath[15].
  • William Denman Croft received the Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George[16].
  • William Denman Croft received the Legion of Honour[17].
  • William Denman Croft received the Distinguished Service Order[18].
  • William Denman Croft is recorded as male[19].
  • William Denman Croft's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • William Denman Croft's military branch is recorded as British Army[21].
  • William Denman Croft's military, police or special rank is recorded as brigadier general[22].
  • William Denman Croft's participated in conflict is recorded as World War I[23].
  • William Denman Croft's Freebase ID is recorded as /m/0rphlzs[24].
  • William Denman Croft's given name is recorded as William[25].
  • William Denman Croft's given name is recorded as Denman[26].

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Origins and Family

William Denman Croft was born on +1879-03-15T00:00:00Z[2]. His father was Sir Herbert Croft, 9th Baronet[6]. His mother was Georgiana Eliza Lucy Marsh[7].

Career and Affiliations

William Denman Croft worked as a military personnel[5].

Recognition

Awards received include Companion of the Order of the Bath[15], a grade of an order[27], in United Kingdom[28], founded in 1815[29]; Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George[16], a grade of an order[30], in United Kingdom[31]; Legion of Honour[17], a state order[32], in France[33], founded in 1802[34]; and Distinguished Service Order[18], a military decoration[35], in United Kingdom[36], founded in 1886[37].

Personal Life

William Denman Croft was married to Esmé Sutton[8]. Children include William Owen Glendower Croft[9], 1913–1946[38]; John Armentières Croft[10], 1915–2007[39]; Violet Lorna Croft[11], 1917–2014[40]; and Angela Desirée Croft[12].

Death and Burial

William Denman Croft died on +1968-07-14T00:00:00Z[4]. He died in Cornwall[3].

FAQs

Where did William Denman Croft die?

William Denman Croft passed away in Cornwall[3].

Who were William Denman Croft's parents?

William Denman Croft's father was Sir Herbert Croft, 9th Baronet[6]. William Denman Croft's mother was Georgiana Eliza Lucy Marsh[7].

Who was William Denman Croft married to?

William Denman Croft's spouses include Esmé Sutton[8].

What did William Denman Croft do for work?

William Denman Croft worked as military personnel[5].

What awards did William Denman Croft receive?

Honors received include Companion of the Order of the Bath[15], Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George[16], Legion of Honour[17], and Distinguished Service Order[18].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [3] . wikidata.org.
  2. [19] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  3. [6] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [7] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [8] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . wikidata.org.
  8. [20] . wikidata.org.
  9. [9] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  10. [10] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  11. [11] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  12. [12] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  13. [5] . wikidata.org.
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  18. [21] . wikidata.org.
  19. [22] . wikidata.org.
  20. [2] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  21. [4] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  22. [23] . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] . wikidata.org.
  25. [26] . wikidata.org.

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  1. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

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