Memorial details

Memorial type
Board / Plaque / Tablet
District
Kirklees
Town
Dewsbury
County
West Yorkshire
Country
England
Commemoration
Second World War (1939-1945)
Lost
Not lost
WM Reference
52631

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Current location

First floor landing.
Town Hall
Wakefield Old Rd
Dewsbury
Kirklees
West Yorkshire
WF12 8DG
England

OS Grid Ref: SE 247 217
Denomination: Undefined

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Description
Royal Navy crest from HMS Valorous, mounted on a wooden shield backboard, with a small brass dedication plaque under the crest. Ship's crest is square with a round base, carved rope design border and surmounted by a crown. Central is a figure in armour carrying a shield and a raised sword. All in gold.
Inscription
PRESENTED BY/ THE LORDS COMMISSIONERS OF THE ADMIRALTY/ TO DEWSBURY/ TO COMMEMORATE THE ADOPTION OF/ H.M.S. VALOROUS/ DURING WARSHIP WEEK NOVEMBER 8TH 1941
Inscription legible?
yes
Commemorations
  • Second World War (1939-1945)
    Total names on memorial: 0
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 0
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: Undefined
    Order of information: Undefined
Components
  • Board
    Measurements: Undefined
    Materials: Wood
  • Plaque
    Measurements: Undefined
    Materials: Brass
Listing information
Condition
Trust fund/Scholarship
No
Purpose: Unknown or N/A
Sponsorship
Other

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