Memorial
HMS Valorous
Peter Schofield
Source: Copyright Peter Schofield
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Current Location
First floor landing., Town Hall, Wakefield Old Rd, Dewsbury, Kirklees, West Yorkshire, WF12 8DG, England
OS Grid Reference
SE 247 217
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- Type of Memorial
- Board / Plaque / Tablet
- WMR Reference Number
- 52631
- Description
- Royal Navy crest from HMS Valorous, mounted on a wooden shield backboard, with a small brass dedication plaque under the crest. Ship's crest is square with a round base, carved rope design border and surmounted by a crown. Central is a figure in armour carrying a shield and a raised sword. All in gold.
- Inscription
- PRESENTED BY/ THE LORDS COMMISSIONERS OF THE ADMIRALTY/ TO DEWSBURY/ TO COMMEMORATE THE ADOPTION OF/ H.M.S. VALOROUS/ DURING WARSHIP WEEK NOVEMBER 8TH 1941
- War
- Second World War (1939-1945)
- Sponsor Type
- other
Components
- Board
Made from: Wood
Condition: Good
- Plaque
Made from: Brass
Condition: Good