Memorial

Vice Admiral L E Holland and Crew of HMS Hood

Mark Newton 24 June 2016

Source: Copyright Mark Newton 24 June 2016

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Current Location

St John the Baptist Chuch, Church Lane, Boldre, New Forest, Hampshire, SO41 5QH, England

SZ 32401 99411

Church of England

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Type of Memorial: Roll of honour or book of remembrance
WMR Reference Number: 48674
Description: Illuminated Book of Remembrance in an oak display cabinet with brass and glass. A Naval crown is at the top of the cabinet and inscription on brass on the front top. a White ensign hangs above the cabinet and a large water colour of HMS Hood is on an adjacent wall.
Inscription: IN MEMORY OF/ VICE-ADMIRAL LANCELOT ERNEST HOLLAND, C.B./ AND 1416 OFFICERS AND MEN OF H.M.S. HOOD/ KILLED IN ACTION 24TH MAY 1941/ TRANQUIL THEY LIE/ THEY DARED BOLDLY IN A FAIR CAUSE/

Plinth

Height: 1120 mm

Width: 660 mm

Made from: Wood - Oak

Condition: Good

Book

Made from: Paper

Condition: Good