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Thursday, 26 April 2018

This is Crisp VC . On 15 August 1917, the ‘Nelson’ was attacked by a German mine-laying submarine UC63. In the ensuing battle Tom Crisp, skipper of the ‘Nelson’ Lying mortally wounded on the deck, in his last act was to scribbled a hasty message before he died, this was carried it to a vessel in the vicinity and help was sent to the gallant trawler crew all of whom were rescued. This was considered one of the most fortunate and meritorious Performances in the naval service.


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