Memorial
HMS Kent WW1
Source: Copyright Stephen Palmer
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Current Location
South Aisle, Canterbury Cathedral, Cathedral Close, Canterbury, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 2EH, England
OS Grid Reference
TR 152 579
Denomination
Church of England
Names listed on this memorial
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- Type of Memorial
- Board / Plaque / Tablet
- WMR Reference Number
- 85559
- Description
- Brown marble rectangular plaque with an embossed leaf border and topped with embossed image of the ship and crests.
- Inscription
- TO THE GLORY OF GOD / AND IN MEMORY OF / (names) / OF H.M.S. KENT / WHO FELL / IN THE ACTION OFF / THE FALKLAND ISLANDS / 8TH DECEMBER 1914 / THIS TABLET IS ERECTED BY / THE CAPTAIN OFFICERS & MEN / OF H.M.S. KENT
- War
- First World War (1914-1918)
- Number Commemorated
- 8
- Died
- 8
- Information shown
- name, rank, regiment
- Order of names
- name, rank, regiment
Components
- Tablet
Height: 1000mm
Width: 400mm
Made from: Marble - Brown
Condition: Good