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18-APR-2007 john

War Memorial Menai Straits

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The memorial is perched on a hill in the centre of the cemetery surrounded by the waters of the Menai Straits.
Of all the names carved into the stone of those lost in two world wars, one inscription always takes my eye.
Able Seaman HH Jones HMS Hood 24th May 1941 At Sea

If you visit the web site of HMS Hood a photo of Able Seaman HH Jones is to be found.
http://www.hmshood.com/
crew information
crew list
search for Jones under J
scroll for Harold H Jones and click on his name.

The 5th name down on this face of the stone is also interesting, as they all are.
O Jones HMS Invincible which was sunk at the Battle of Jutland 31st May 1916.
All but 6 of the 1032 crew were lost.

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Michael Edwards21-Apr-2010 23:39
Chilling, and wonderful...
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