Wall tablet in St Nicholas Church, Combe St Nicholas commemorating Lieutenant Maurice John Bethell RN d. 1916 in the Battle of Jutland
Location
St Nicholas Church, Combe St Nicholas, Somerset, England
Transcript
'To the Glory of God and in Loving Memory of Maurice John Bethell Lieutenant, Royal Navy, during the Battle of Jutland May 31st 1916 his ship HMS Nestor being shelled and abandoned in a sinking condition he remained on board tending a dying signalman and sacrificed his life for his shipmate. Born March 9th 1894.
Details
Description: Black inscription on marble tablet with mosaic border commemorating the two [only] sons of Admiral the Hon. Sir Alexander Edward and Hilda Mary Bethell both of whom were killed in the Great War.
Type: Wall tablet
Position: North aisle
Materials: Marble
Vessel: HMS Nestor
Type: Wall tablet
Position: North aisle
Materials: Marble
Vessel: HMS Nestor
Event
Battle of Jutland
Event Date
1916
Event Category
1914-1918 First World War
People
Bethell, Maurice John
Age: 21
Date of Death: 31/5/1916
Cause of Death: War casualty
Rank / Occupation: Lieutenant RN
Organisation: Royal Navy
Age: 21
Date of Death: 31/5/1916
Cause of Death: War casualty
Rank / Occupation: Lieutenant RN
Organisation: Royal Navy