Memorial: M5607

Plaque at St Wulfram’s Church, Grantham commemorating Cyril Clarke d. 1918 in the loss of the SS ‘Polo’

Location

St Wulfram's Church, Grantham, Lincolnshire, England

Transcript

'In proud and loving memory of our only son Cadet Cyril Clarke SS Polo who was drowned in the English Channel through his ship being torpedoed on 12th February 1918, aged 17 years. Duty impelled him, he took the cross and made the sacrifice. Until the day breaks. He was for 8 years a choir boy at this church.'

Details

Description: Black line round the inscription with a red cross top centre.
Type: Plaque
Position: Interior
Materials: Brass
Vessel: SS Polo

Event Category

1914-1918 First World War

People

Clarke, Cyril
Age: 17
Date of Death: 12/2/1918
Cause of Death: War casualty
Rank / Occupation: Merchant service cadet
Organisation:

Extra

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