Memorial

Commander E F Disbrowe R.N.

Commander E F Disbrowe R.N. tablet

Source: Copyright Colin Murray

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Current Location

On the north wall of the nave, St Andrews Church, Hole Gate (B1195), Halton Holgate, East Lindsey, Lincolnshire, PE23 5PD, England

TF 41797 65100

Church of England

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Type of Memorial: Board / Plaque / Tablet
WMR Reference Number: 59244
Description: Plain rectangular stone tablet with incised lettering.
Inscription: IN MEMORY OF/ COMMANDER EDWARD FRANCIS DISBROWE, R.N.,/ BORN AT HALTON HOLGATE RECTORY, 12 APRIL 1900/ KILLED WHEN H.M.S. BONAVENTURE WAS SUNK/ BY ENEMY ACTION 31 MARCH 1941./ R.I.P.

War: Second World War (1939-1945)
Number Commemorated: 1
Died: 1
Information shown: Surname, forenames, rank, date of death, regiment, place of birth, manner of death

Sponsor Type: private
Additional Cost/Sponsorship Information: The cost of the tablet was bourne by the Rev. Charles Penrose Disbrowe.

Tablet

Height: 280mm

Width: 660mm

Depth: 20mm

Made from: Stone - Hopton Wood

Condition: Good