Memorial: M2647

Memorial at Church of St Mary the Virgin, Holy Island commemorating James Markwell d. 1917 in the loss of HMS ‘Holdene’

Location

Church of St Mary the Virgin, Holy Island, Northumberland, England

Transcript

'James Markwell R.N.R., who lost his life serving his country in the Great War on the Minesweeper H.M.S. Holdene, 2 February 1917 aged 47. "I have fought the good fight, I have kept the faith"'

Details

Vessel: HMS Holdene

Event Category

1914-1918 First World War

People

Markwell, James
Age:
Date of Death: 2/2/1917
Cause of Death: War casualty
Rank / Occupation: Deckhand
Organisation: Royal Naval Reserve

Extra

Notes: 'Holdene' British Admiralty trawler, struck a mine laid by 'UC-11' east of the Shipwash light vessel.
Recorder: Reverend William Henry Donnan 1970
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