Memorial

HMS Bramble

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Current Location

ST OSWALDS CHURCH, Towngate, Guiseley, Leeds, West Yorkshire, England

SE 194 422

Church of England

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Type of Memorial: Board / Plaque / Tablet
WMR Reference Number: 29261
Description: HIGHLY POLISHED BRASS PLAQUE
Inscription: IN MEMORIAM/ THIS PLAQUE WAS PRESENTED TO THE/ AIREBOROUGH SAVINGS COMMITTEE BY THE/ SHIP'S COMPANY OF THE FLEET/ MINESWEEPER H.M.S BRAMBLE/ AS A MEMENTO OF THE AIREBOROUGH/ WARSHIP WEEK. MARCH 1942/ EARLY JANUARY 1943, H.M.S. "BRAMBLE" FORMED PART OF/ A CONVOY ESCORT TO RUSSIA. THE WHOLE OF THE/ SHIP'S COMPANY OF 8 OFFICERS AND 113 RATINGS/ WENT DOWN WITH THEIR SHIP IN THEIR BRAVE/ ENDEAVOUR TO PROTECT THE CONVOY WHICH REACHED/ RUSSIA SAFELY AS REPORTED IN THE ADMIRALTY/ COMMUNIQUE 8TH JANUARY 1943

Plaque

Height: 12"

Width: 18"

Made from: Brass

Condition: Good