Lieutenant Norman Douglas Holbrook VC
Overview
Lieutenant Norman Douglas Holbrook VC is recorded as Memorial in England Portsmouth. Lieutenant Norman Douglas Holbrook VC, Royal Navy. Awarded the Victoria Cross 13th December 1914 when he commanded HM Submarine B11 through the Dardanelles negotiating enemy minefields, shore batteries and strong currents [...]
What this place is
The saved account records: Lieutenant Norman Douglas Holbrook VC, Royal Navy.
People and events
The saved account records: Awarded the Victoria Cross 13th December 1914 when he commanded HM Submarine B11 through the Dardanelles negotiating enemy minefields, shore batteries and strong currents [...]
How it was used
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What survives
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Why it mattered
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History checked 15 August 2026 against the named sources below.
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