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    Memorial

    Leading Seaman Jack Mantle VC

    Mark Newton 8 March 2016

    Source: Copyright Mark Newton 8 March 2016

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    Current Location

    In Second World War, Royal Naval Section of museum, The Nothe Fort, Barrack Road, Weymouth, Weymouth And Portland, Dorset, DT4 8UF, England

    OS Grid Reference

    SY 68692 78737

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    Type of Memorial
    Board / Plaque / Tablet
    WMR Reference Number
    957
    Description
    Inscribed, stone tablet with bevelled edge. Letting in black, all capitals.
    Inscription
    DEDICATED TO THE MEMORY/ OF/ LEADING SEAMAN JACK MANTLE, V.C.,/ AND THOSE LOST ABOARD/ H.M.S. FOYLEBANK/ 4TH JULY 1940 IN PORTLAND HARBOUR.
    War
    Second World War (1939-1945)
    Number Commemorated
    1
    Died
    1
    Information shown
    Forename, surname, manner of death, date of death, place of death, decorations
    Number Commemorated
    1
    Died
    1
    Information shown
    Surname, forename, rank, manner of death, date of death, place of death, decorations

    Components

    Tablet

    Height: 450MM

    Width: 750MM


    Made from: Stone


    Condition: Good


    • 'A Mantle of Honour', Dorset Evening Echo, Friday 19th June, 1987