War grave, Pittenweem
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War grave, Pittenweem
Image: © Richard Sutcliffe Taken: 25 Oct 2020
The gravestone was erected by Alexander & Jean Hughes in loving memory of their son: ANDREW HUGHES SEAMAN GUNNER DIED ON H.M.T.REFUNDO 18TH DEC. 1940, AGED 24 YEARS. The lettering on the stone relating to Andrew Hughes has been restored by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission. HMT Refundo was launched in 1916, and requisitioned by the Royal Navy in 1940. She was sunk east of Landguard Point (Harwich) while under tow after being mined on 18th December 1940.
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Image Location
Latitude
56.213924
Longitude
-2.728081