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Cdr Norman Holbrook VC LdH

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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

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