Memorial: M4754

Tablet in St Saviour’s Church, Westcliffe on Sea, dedicated to Erl Stanley Frederick Byrne d. 1917

Location

St Saviour's Church, Westcliffe on Sea, Essex, England

Transcript

'Erl Stanley Frederick Byrne, Midshipman H.M.S. Torrent who died in action in the North Sea on the 23rd December 1917 aged 18 1/2 years'

Details

Description: HMS 'Torrent' struck a mine and sank 23 December 1917.
Type: Tablet
Position: North wall
Materials: Marble
Vessel: HMS Torrent

Event

1914-1918 First World War

Event Category

1914-1918 First World War

People

Byrne, Erl Stanley Frederick
Age: 18
Date of Death: 23/12/1917
Cause of Death: Vessel Loss
Rank / Occupation: Midshipman RN
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

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