Vessel Loss

Memorial: M4334

Plaque in the Church of St Mary Magdalene, Taunton commemorating Captain Cecil Irby Prowse RN d. 1916 in the Battle of Jutland

Location

Church of St Mary Magdalene, Taunton, Somerset, England

Details

Type: Plaque
Materials: Marble
Vessel: HMS Queen Mary

Event

Battle of Jutland 1916

Event Category

1914-1918 First World War

People

Prowse, Cecil Irby
Age: 49
Date of Death: 31/5/1916
Cause of Death: War casualty
Rank / Occupation: Captain RN
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Notes: Marble plaque to Brigadier General C.B. Prowse DSO refers to his elder brother Captain C.I. Prowse RN of HMS 'Queen Mary' who went down with his ship at the Battle of Jutland May 31st 1916 aged 49.
Recorder: David Saunders

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