Memorial: M1805

Memorial in St Matthew’s Church, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire commemorating Captain Frank Brandt RN d. 1914

Location

St Matthew's Church, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England

Transcript

'Frank Brandt, Captain RN who on 1 November 1914, off Coronel, Chile, died at his post in command of H.M.S. Monmouth a unit of the squadron led by Admiral Cradock, H.M.S. Good Hope against an overpowering German squadron. Both vessels sank in flames, with them perished admiral, officers men all willing to die rather than surrender. Born 1871. Elder son of Francis Brandt ICS and of Lucy Sophia his wife'

Details

Type: Tablet
Position: Wall, east end of aisle
Materials: Copper

Event

Battle of Cape Coronel

Event Date

1914

Event Category

1914-1918 First World War

People

Brandt, Frank
Age:
Date of Death: 1/11/1914
Cause of Death: War casualty
Rank / Occupation: Captain RN
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Recorder: William Donnan, 27/10/1970

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