Memorial: M1889

Memorial at All Saint’s Church, Clayton West commemorating Captain Charles John Wintour RN d. 1916

Location

All Saint's Church, Clayton West, West Yorkshire, England

Transcript

'To the memory of Captain Charles John Wintour who commanded the fourth destroyer flotilla at the battle of Jutland Bank and was killed at the bridge of his Majesty's Ship Tipperary while gallantly leading a night attack on the enemy's ships. Born 10 Dec 1871 Died 31 May 1916' [Brass plaque on floor] 'During the night the British heavy ships were not attacked but the fourth Eleventh and Twelfth flotilla under Commander Hawkesley and Captain Charles J Wintour and Anselan J B Sturley delivered a series of very gallant and successful attacks on the enemy causing him heavy losses. It was during these attacks that severe losses in the fourth flotilla occurred including that of Tipperary with the gallant leader of the fourth flotilla Captain Wintour. He had brought the flotilla to a high pitch of perfection and although suffering severely from the fire of the enemy a heavy toll of enemy vessels was taken and many gallant actions performed by the flotilla. Despatch of Admiral Sir John Jellicoe GCB GCVO 24 June 1916'

Details

Description: Carved with a destroyer.
Type: Memorial
Position: West end nave
Materials: Wood
Vessel: HMS Tipperary

Event

Battle of Jutland

Event Date

1916

Event Category

1914-1918 First World War

People

Wintour, Charles John
Age: 45
Date of Death: 31/5/1916
Cause of Death: War casualty
Rank / Occupation: Captain RN
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Recorder: David Saunders 1983

JSON

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