Memorial: M3758

Memorial at St Michael’s Church, Rushmere, Suffolk commemorating William Francis, RN d. 1916

Location

St Michael's Church, Rushmere, Suffolk, England

Transcript

'William Thomas Francis aged 26 years, who was lost on H.M.S. 'Invincible' in the Battle of Jutland 31 May 1916. Also took part in the Falkland Isles Battle 8 Dec 1914'

Details

Position: Churchyard
Vessel: HMS Invincible

Event

Battle of Jutland

Event Date

1916

Event Category

1914-1918 First World War

People

Francis, William Thomas
Age: 26
Date of Death: 31/5/1916
Cause of Death: War casualty
Rank / Occupation: Unknown
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Recorder: Reverend William Henry Donnan 1969

JSON

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