Memorial: M1806

Painting St Mary’s Church, Chepstow with plaque commemorating William Charles Williams VC, RN d. 1915

Location

St Mary's Church, Chepstow, Monmouthshire, Wales

Transcript

[Under a painting of the landing at V Beach Sedd-el-Bahr by Charles Dixon]. 'This painting purchased by public subscription is hung in memory of Able Seaman William Charles Williams R.F.R. (H.M.S. Hussar) of this town who was awarded the Victoria Cross for his heroic conduct on 25th April 1915 in the operations preceding the landing at Sedd-el-Bahr'

Details

Type: Painting; plaque
Vessel: HMS Hussar

Event

Gallipoli Landings

Event Category

1914-1918 First World War

People

Williams, William Charles
Age:
Date of Death: 25/4/1915
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Able Seaman
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Notes: Victoria Cross winner. Display includes printed despatch pf Admiral de Roebuck and two ensigns formerly flown by vessels of the Dover Patrol.
Recorder: David Saunders

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Commemorating seafarers and victims of maritime disasters