Vessel Loss

Memorial: M2636

Memorial in St John the Baptist, Hinton Charterhouse, Somerset commemorating Major Harry William Miles RMLI d. 1917 in the loss of HMS ‘Vanguard’

Location

Church of St John the Baptist, Hinton Charterhouse, Somerset, England

Transcript

'HARRY WILLIAM MILES, Major, Royal Marine L.I. b.17 Oct 1879. Killed 9 July 1917 in the explosion and sinking of H.M.S. Vanguard. He distinguished himself in the Jutland Battle'

Details

Vessel: HMS Vanguard

Event

Battle of Jutland

Event Date

1916

Event Category

1914-1918 First World War

People

Miles, Harry William
Age:
Date of Death: 9/7/1917
Cause of Death: Vessel Loss
Rank / Occupation:
Organisation: Royal Marine Light Infantry

Extra

Recorder: Colonel R.M. Parsons

JSON

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