Thomas Crisp V.C., D.S.C. August 15th 1917
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Thomas Crisp V.C., D.S.C. August 15th 1917
Image: © Adrian S Pye Taken: 6 Jun 2016
Skipper Thomas Crisp was posthumously awarded the Victoria Cross for his bravery during the defence of his vessel, His Majesty's Smack Nelson, in the North Sea against an attack from a German submarine. He is buried here with his wife who died the previous month. The grave is in a neglected part of the cemetery and the 100th anniversary of his death is in less than 12 months. Read more here https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thomas_Crisp
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