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Commander Loftus William Jones
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In Memory of a Brave Man

In Memory of a Brave Man
This crucifix is affixed to the outside wall of St Peter's Church, in Petersfield, Hampshire in memory of Commander Loftus William Jones RN VC. His last command in WW1 was HMS SHARK.

His Victoria Cross was awarded posthumously - the citation can be read here: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Loftus_Jones

For anyone who doesn't know, the VC is the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.

Not my normal choice of photographic subject - but I had to do something while my wife was shopping and I enjoyed tracking down the story behind it.

Andy Rodker, Jean, Susanne Hoy, Aschi "Freestone" and 8 other people have particularly liked this photo


9 comments - The latest ones
 Rosalyn Hilborne
Rosalyn Hilborne club
A brave man indeed Keith and very worthy of this memorial, which you have framed so beautifully. Time well spent ;-))
5 years ago.
 Janet Brien
Janet Brien club
Oh wow, an unusual picture from you today as well!! It's terrific, of course. Super composition and details. I especially love the texture of the stone wall and the lovely dafs in full bloom. I also enjoyed reading about this memorial. I'll visit the web page after I am done here as you have piqued my interest! Thanks for this...it's never a bad thing to pause for a moment and bow your head to think about all those who have died for our freedom.

Also, I'm coming by to give you a great big virtual HUGGGGG!!! The comments you left about my France pictures have me glowing with a happy, content smile on my face. I am a bit shy about my France pictures because they are so completely different than my usual fare and I worry that people may think they are really horrible "Whatever was she thinking other than the Delete key?" :D I know I shouldn't be that harsh but you know what I mean about posting something that's not a "Standard Favorite". When you tell me how much you like these unusual pictures, it gives me such a sense of joy and that I'm not just trying to convince myself that they are valid and worthy. I really respect your viewpoints and your experience so I just wanted to say thank you! *peck on the cheek*
5 years ago.
 Jaap van 't Veen
Jaap van 't Veen club
Keeping it simple is best.
Have a nice weekend
5 years ago.
 Susanne Hoy
Susanne Hoy
So simple, so beautiful.
5 years ago.
 Keith Burton
Keith Burton club
I'm glad you like this poignant image folks..............thank you so much for commenting..!!
5 years ago.
 trester88
trester88 club
Diese traurige Geschichte zeigt den Wahnsinn des Krieges. Wir müssen dafür sorgen, dass solche Ereignisse nicht wieder geschehen, indem wir den Frieden bewahren.
5 years ago.
Keith Burton club has replied to trester88 club
Well said Wilhelm..!
5 years ago.
 Andy Rodker
Andy Rodker club
Excellent shot and interesting and poignant tale.
5 years ago.
Keith Burton club has replied to Andy Rodker club
Thank you Andy!
5 years ago.

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