Roll Of Honour
Rank equals: Petty Officer Coxswain |
| Evans, Thomas Henry | Born: 23rd May, 1891. | |
| Died: 6th Jun, 1918. | ||
| Petty Officer Coxswain | Aged: 27 | |
| from Stratford, East London | ||
| Killed in a friendly fire incident by the Trawler Bracondene. Coxswain Evans was bringing additional signal grenades to the bridge when H12 was hit by a shell from the Bracondene which exploded in the conning tower. The report into the incident by the Commanding Officer of HMS Vulcan tendered to the Commander-in-Chief, Queenstown described Evans as "a most excellent and valuable submarine coxswain." The son of BT Evans of Ipswich, Suffok and the husband of Mabel Evans (née Caton). |
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| Winstanley, Albert John 203635 | Born: 15th Oct, 1881. | |
| Died: 14th Jul, 1909. | ||
| Petty Officer Coxswain | Aged: 27 | |
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
A Tribute To Submariners
I have often looked for an opportunity of paying tribute to our submariners.
There is no branch of His Majesty's Forces which in this war has suffered the same proportion of total loss as our submarine service.
It is the most dangerous of all services.
That is perhaps the reason why the First Lord tells me that the entry into it is keenly sought by Officers and Men.
I feel sure the House would wish to testify its gratitude and admiration to our Submariners for their Skill - Courage and Devotion which has proved of inestimable value to the sustenance of our country.
Winston Churchill
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We Will Remember Them |
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