Memorial
HMS Gloucester
Source: Copyright Richard Sroka Plymouth Civic Society
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Current Location
The Belvedere, Hoe Park, Plymouth, Plymouth, Devon, PL1 3DE, England
OS Grid Reference
SX 47638 53861
Names listed on this memorial
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- Type of Memorial
- Stone of remembrance
- WMR Reference Number
- 95158
- Description
- Square stone of remembrance with sloped top, inscription in black capital lettering. Ships badge on the front face.
- Inscription
- HMS GLOUCESTER/ THE FIGHTING 'G'/ 1939 - 1941/ IN EVERLASTING MEMORY OF OVER/ 750 OFFICERS, MEN AND BOYS WHO/ GAVE THEIR LIVES FOR OUR FREEDOM/ ON THIS PLYMOUTH CRUISER/ FROM COMMISSIONING IN 1939 UNTIL/ HER SINKING DURING THE BATTLE/ FOR CRETE ON 22ND MAY 1941./ WE WILL REMEMBER THEM/ THE FIGHTING G CLUB
- War
- Second World War (1939-1945)
Components
- Stone of remembrance
Made from: Stone
Condition: Good