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Norman Holbrook blue plaque

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Norman Holbrook blue plaque
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This blue commemorative plaque records: Submariners Association Lieutenant Norman Douglas Holbrook VC, Royal Navy Was educated here. Awarded the Victoria Cross 13th December 1914 when he commanded HM Submarine B11 throught the Dardenelles negotiating enemy minefields, shore batteries and strong currents to fatally attack the Turkish Battleship Messudieh before returning to safety Recorded plaque organisation: Submariners Association.
Lieutenant Norman Douglas Holbrook VC of the Royal Navy was awarded the Victoria Cross for his exceptional bravery in commanding HM Submarine B11 through treacherous conditions to sink the Turkish battleship Mesudiye during World War I, significantly impacting naval warfare and morale.

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