Thomas Hopper ALDERSON, GC
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No. & Rank at the Time of Action: Detachment Leader
Unit/Occupation: ARP
Date and Place of Birth: 15th September 1903, Sunderland, Co. Durham
Family: Husband of Irene, father of daughter Pamela.
Early Life: Alderson spent many years at sea and at one time was a ship’s Chief Engineer. In 1938 he became an employee of Bridlington Corporation.
Date and Place of GC Action: Bridlington
The London Gazette: 30th September 1940