Memorial: M3393

Brass in St Peter’s Church, Petersfield, Hampshire commemorating Commander Loftus Jones RN d. 1916

Location

St Peter's Church, Petersfield, Hampshire, England

Transcript

'TO THE GLORY OF GOD / AND IN PROUD AND LOVING MEMORY OF / COMMANDER LOFTUS WILLIAM JONES / ROYAL NAVY, H.M.S. SHARK / KILLED IN THE BATTLE OF JUTLAND MAY 31st 1916 / BURIED AT FISKEBACKSKIE IN SWEDEN JUNE 24th 1916 / AWARDED THE POSTHUMOUS HONOUR OF THE VICTORIA CROSS / "IN RECOGNITION OF HIS MOST CONSPICUOUS BRAVERY AND / DEVOTION TO DUTY IN THE COURSE OF THE BATTLE OF JUTLAND"/ Fear God - Honour the King'

Details

Description: Engraved with the badge of HMS 'Shark'. Inscription within a rope twist border.
Type: Brass
Position: Nave
Materials: Brass
Vessel: HMS Shark

Event

Battle of Jutland 1916

Event Date

1916

Event Category

1914-1918 First World War

People

Jones, Loftus William
Age:
Date of Death: 31/5/1916
Cause of Death: War casualty
Rank / Occupation: Commander RN
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Notes: 'Shark' under fire from both fleets. Although wounded twice (including the loss of a leg) he continued firing until 'Shark' sank. Another monument at Fisbakskil. War shrine in form of calvary on outside wall of church also dedicated to Jones.
Recorder: The Arts Society (NADFAS)

JSON

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