Memorial

Acting Sub Lieutenant J R Down

Source: Copyright Philip Pratley

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Current Location

St John the Evangelist Church, junction of Lothian Road and Princes Street, Edinburgh, City Of Edinburgh, Lothian, EH2 4BJ, Scotland

NT 24749 73659

Scottish Episcopal

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Type of Memorial: Board / Plaque / Tablet
WMR Reference Number: 88677
Description: Brass Plaque with lettering in relief and regimental badges at top left and bottom right
Inscription: To The Glory of God /In Proud and Ever /Precious Remembrance of /Our Youngest Son. A Sub Lt /JOHN RODERICK DOWN /R.N.V.R. Lost in H.M.S. Hood /24th May 1941 Age 20

War: Second World War (1939-1945)
Number Commemorated: 1
Died: 1
Information shown: surname, forenames, rank, service, manner of death, place of death, date of death, age

Plaque

Made from: Brass

Condition: Good