Memorial
HMS Glorious, Acasta and Ardent
HMS Glorious, Acasta & Ardent
Source: Copyright Colin Sweett
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Current Location
the grid reference is approximate only. The memorial is within the Naval Review Zone, National Memorial Arboretum, Croxall Road, Alrewas, Lichfield, Staffordshire, DE137AR, England
OS Grid Reference
SK 18359 14708
Names listed on this memorial
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- Type of Memorial
- Stone of remembrance
- WMR Reference Number
- 80774
- Description
- A brick plinth with sloping top on which a small circular blue plaque has been fixed with an inscription in white lettering below the insignia of the three ships.
- Inscription
- [Insignia]/ IN PROUD MEMORY OF THE/ 1530 MEN SERVING IN/ HM SHIPS/ GLORIOUS, ACASTA & ARDENT/ WHO LOST THEIR LIVES IN THE/ NORWEGIAN SEA/ 8TH JUNE 1940
- War
- Second World War (1939-1945)
Components
- Plinth
Made from: Brick
Condition: Good
- Plaque
Made from: Metal
Condition: Good