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"Leading Seaman J.F Mantle" Artist unknown, 1943. Charcoal and gouache on board.

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"Leading Seaman J.F Mantle" Artist unknown, 1943

Catalogue ref: INF 3/414Links to the Catalogue


Jack Mantle operating his 2 pounder Pom Pom gun on board HMS Foylebank in Portland harbour. Mantle is buried in Fortuneswell cemetery, not far from where his Victoria Cross was earned.

 

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