Memorial

HMS Hermes

Close up of plaques

Source: Paul Cooper

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Current Location

In the Navy area, National Memorial Arboretum, Croxall Road, Alrewas, Lichfield, Staffordshire, DE13 7AR, England

SK 18331 14580

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Type of Memorial: Composite
WMR Reference Number: 107165
Description: A bench with four plaques commemorating those who served and died on HMS Hermes
Inscription: Plaque One: HMS HERMES / FOR ALL WHO SERVED / IN MEMORY OF THOSE / WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES / IN THE BAY OF BENGAL / 9TH APRIL 1942 / WE WILL REMEMBER THEM. Plaque Two: HERMES 9 / LESLIE SAMUEL FENTON / 23.08. 1915 - 09.04. 1942 / LOVED AND NEVER FORGOTTEN. Plaque Three: HERMES 9 / TREASURED MEMORIES OF / P.O. HENRY WALKER / 30.8. 1903 - 09.04.1942 / ALWAYS MISSED AND LOVED. Plaque Four (...)

Seat

Height: c1219mm

Width: c457mm

Depth: c.1828mm

Made from: Wood

Condition: Good

Plaques

Height: c101mm

Width: c152mm

Made from: Metal

Condition: Good