Memorial

H Brailsford HMS Rysa

H Brailsford Plaque Bridport Town cemetery

Source: Copyright Clive Farmer

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Current Location

Bridport Town Cemetery, Lower Walditch Lane Bothenhampton, Bridport, West Dorset, Dorset, DT6 4SH, England

SY 47718 92993

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Type of Memorial: Avenue / Tree or grove
WMR Reference Number: 83242
Description: Mature tree , species unknown , planted in Bridport Town Cemetery with at the base a rectangular slate plaque with lettering painted in white , on two wooden supports
Inscription: Planted by his daughter/ANNE/in loving memory of /HAROLD BELLAMY BRAILSFORD/lost at sea with the minesweeper/MHS RYSA/13th December 1943/

War: Second World War (1939-1945)
Number Commemorated: 1
Died: 1
Information shown: given names , surname , unit , date of death, family relationship

Tree

Height: 7 metres

Width: 6 metres

Made from: Wood

Condition: Good

Plaque

Height: 60 cms

Width: 40 cms

Depth: 2 cms

Made from: Slate

Condition: Good