Memorial

Minesweeping operations (in the wake of the HMS Hampshire disaster)

Crewmen of minesweeping drifter Laurel Crown

Source: Copyright Peter Alhadeff

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Type of Memorial: Wall
WMR Reference Number: 82317
Description: Memorial stone wall, grey panels with gold lettering designed with a curvature that was erected as part of the centenary commemorations and restoration of the original Kitchener tower memorial. Both now seen as one place of memorial, simply with the modern addition dedicated to HMS Hampshire and HM Drifter Laurel Crown.

Number Commemorated: 746
Died: 746
Information shown: Forename initial and Surname
Order of names: Alphabetical
Additional Information: NOTE: This entry is specific to the NINE casualties commemorated amongst the other 737 names (those who died aboard the HMS Hampshire with Lord Kitchener). The 9 were killed during minesweeping operations off Orkney in the wake of the Hampshire tragedy.

Note: for entry on our database regarding the original tower memorial/ this new memorial wall as a whole in larger detail please use ID number: 13381.