Memorial: M3112

Drinking fountain dedicated to Charles Frohman d. 1915 in the loss of ‘Lusitania’ located in Marlow, Buckinghamshire.

Location

Marlow, Buckinghamshire, England

Details

Description: A seated female nude between two cornucopia.
Type: Drinking fountain
Position: Beside Thames
Vessel: RMS Lusitania

Event

Sinking of the Lusitania

Event Date

1915

Event Category

1914 - 1918 First World War

People

Frohman, Charles
Age: 58
Date of Death: 7/5/1915
Cause of Death: War casualty
Rank / Occupation: Passenger
Organisation:

Extra

Notes: American impressario drowned in 'Lusitania' torpedoed 7/5/1915.
Bibliography: D.H. Norman 'Remembered in Marlow' , 'Country Life' p. 1358 (May 15 1986).

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