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    Memorial

    Leading Telegraphist F T Pitman

    Frank Pitman Memorial Plaque

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    Current Location

    The plaque is one of a number located on one of two stone memorials opposite the Spice Island Inn, Memorial, Bath Square, Old Portsmouth, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO1 2UA, England

    OS Grid Reference

    SZ 62886 99605

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    Type of Memorial
    Board / Plaque / Tablet
    WMR Reference Number
    110598
    Description
    Small metal plaque attached to one of two, large memorial stones.
    Inscription
    IN MEMORY OF [NAME]/ 7/7/1900 - 14/10/1941/ RN LEADING TELEGRAPHIST. ORIGINALLY ASSIGNED TO HMS NELSON./ WENT DOWN WITH HIS SHIP. HMS FLEUR DE LYS./ FIGHTING FOR HIS COUNTRY IN WWII./ BELOVED FATHER OF SYLVIA AND FRANK
    War
    Second World War (1939-1945)
    Number Commemorated
    1
    Died
    1
    Information shown
    Service, Rank, Name, Ship, Date of Birth, Date of Death
    Order of names
    Maker(s)

    Ceremonies

    Components

    Plaque

    Made from: Metal


    Condition: Good


    Stone of remembrance

    Made from: Stone


    Condition: Good