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23rd April 1918 - Zeebrugge Raid.

Although German U-boat operations had been contained in 1918, they remained a serious threat to Allied shipping, particularly in the English Channel. Many of the enemy submarines operating in this area were based at the Belgian seaports of Zeebrugge and Ostend, which were both connected by canal to the inland port of Bruges, where further U-boats and destroyers were accommodated. The possibility of neutralising these bases had often been considered by the Admiralty but action was not authorised until Vice-Admiral Sir Roger Keys, commander of the Dover Patrol, developed a plan for a blocking operation. Some 75 ships, under Keys' command, took part in the raid, which began in the early hours of 23rd April 1918.

A diversionary attack was mounted against the mile-long Zeebrugge mole, with some 200 marines being landed from the old cruiser Vindictive. They were to destroy German gun positions and blow up installations, but immediately came under heavy fire and were unable to achieve all of their objectives. The bridge connecting the mole to the shore was destroyed by an old submarine that had been packed with high explosive.

At the same time three obsolete cruisers filled with concrete - Thetis, Intrepid and Iphigenia - were moved into the inner harbour under heavy German fire. Thetis did not reach the canal entrance - she had to be scuttled prematurely after hitting an obstruction - but the other two were sunk at its narrowest point. However, they were not positioned correctly and failed to block the channel completely. As a result, it could still be used by U-boats and small destroyers.

Vindictive and the other ships then withdrew, bringing the ' courageous and thrilling exploit' to a close. There were nearly 200 British dead and a larger number wounded. The operation is noted for its examples of individual heroism, with as many as eight VCs being awarded. It provided a much needed boost to British morale even if at best it had been no more than a partial success.

The Vindictive arrived in Dover at 8 o'clock the following morning to great cheering from all the other ships in the harbour. The residents of Dover, including Admiral Keyes wife, reported that during the raid they could hear the guns on the Belgian coast seventy five miles away and that the sound had rattled their windows.

The Zeebrugge stone built into the Town Hall, Dover. The Zeebrugge Bell hangs from the Town Hall, Dover.

59 Men who took part in the raid lay in St. James`s Cemetery Dover.

ATTWOOD, ERNEST EDWARD. PLY/13578. Private, Royal Marine Light Infantry. 4th R.M. Bn. Died: 23/04/1918. Husband of C. D. Attwood, of 6, Church St. Oaksey, Swindon, Wilts. Cemetery: St. James`s, Dover Kent. Ref: P. W. 46A. (4th R.M. Bn. Took part in the Royal Navy`s Famous Raid at Zeebrugge. 23/04/1918)

BENNEWITH, HARRY. J/51070. Ordinary Seaman, Royal Navy. H.M.S. Vindictive. Died: 23/04/1918. Age 18. Son of William James Bennewith, of Pretoria, South Africa, formerly of Stratford, London, England, and the late Ada Bennewith. Cemetery: St. James`s, Dover Kent. Ref: P. W. 60A. Spec. Memorial on Cross. (H.M.S. Vindictive, took part in the Royal Navy`s famous Raid on Zeebrugge on the 23/04/1918.)

BOWLT, FREDERICK WILLIAM. J/29331. Able Seaman, Royal Navy H.M.S. Vindictive. Died: 23/04/1918. Age 19. Son of William and Olive Bowlt, of 17, Union Row, Dover. Cemetery: St James`s, Dover Kent. Ref: P. W. 12A. (Believed to be the Brother of, BOWLT, BARTHOLOMEW) Panel 1 on the Dover War Memorial along with his Brother . (H.M.S. Vindictive, took part in the Royal Navy`s famous Raid on Zeebrugge on the 23/04/1918.)

BREWER, GEORGE HENRY GILBERT. RMA/11430. Corporal, Royal Marine Artillery. 4th R.M. Bn. Secondary Unit Text: (H.M.S. Vindictive) Died: 23/04/1918. Age 31. Son of Mrs. Annie Brewer, of Walthamstow Villa, 25, Gordon Avenue, Portswood. Southampton. Cemetery: St. James`s, Dover Kent. Ref: P. W. 22A. (4th R.M. Bn. Took part in the Royal Navy`s Famous Raid at Zeebrugge. 23/04/1918)

BROWNE, HAROLD. RMA/14605. Gunner, Royal Marine Artillery. 4th R.M. Bn. Secondary Unit Text: (H.M.S. Vindictive) Died: 23/04/1918. Age 21. Son of A. H. and F. A. Browne, of Nailsea, Bristol. Cemetery:St. James`s, Dover Kent. P. W. 67A. (4th R.M. Bn. Took part in the Royal Navy`s Famous Raid at Zeebrugge. 23/04/1918)

BUCKLEY, JOHN. 212203. Yeoman of Signals, Royal Navy. H.M.S. Vindictive. Died: 23/04/1918. Age 32. Awards: DSM. Son of Overton T. and Maggie Buckley, of London. Cemetery: St. James`s, Dover Kent. Ref: P. W. 45A. (H.M.S. Vindictive, took part in the Royal Navy`s famous Raid on Zeebrugge on the 23/04/1918.)

CAINE, JOHN. J/12591. Able Seaman, Royal Navy. H.M.S. Vindictive. Died: 23/04/1918. Age 22. Son of John Francis and Mary Elizabeth Caine, of Portsmouth. Cemetery: St. James`s, Dover Kent. Ref: P. W. 62A. (H.M.S. Vindictive, took part in the Royal Navy`s famous Raid on Zeebrugge on the 23/04/1918.)

CAMPBELL, HENRY DOMINICK. PLY/16188. ALIAS.

CONKEY, HENRY DOMINICK. PLY/16188. Private, Royal Marine Light Infantry. 4th R.M. Bn. Died: 23/04/1918. Age 19. Served as CAMPBELL. Son of Thomas F. and Catherine Conkey, of 100, Foundry St. Belfast. Five years' service. Cemetery: St. James`s, Dover Kent. Ref: P. W. 45A. (4th R.M. Bn. Took part in the Royal Navy`s Famous Raid at Zeebrugge. 23/04/1918)

COOMBS, ERNEST WALTER. PO/19845. Private, Royal Marine Light Infantry. 4th R.M. Bn. Died: 23/04/1918. Age 19. Son of Thomas and Emma Jane Coombs, of Great Durnford, Salisbury, Wilts. Cemetery: St, James`s, Dover Kent. Ref: P. W. 38A. Spec. Memorial Cross. (4th R.M. Bn. Took part in the Royal Navy`s Famous Raid at Zeebrugge. 23/04/1918)

COWLEY, EMANUEL. J/14282. Able Seaman, Royal Navy. H.M.S. Vindictive. Died: 23/04/1918. Age 26. Husband of Annie Cowley, of 26, Proctor St. Moorfields, Bristol. Cemetery: St. James`s, Dover Kent. Ref: P. W. 59A. Spec. Memorial on Cross. (H.M.S. Vindictive, took part in the Royal Navy`s famous Raid on Zeebrugge on the 23/04/1918.)

DAVIS, HENRY CHARLES. CH/21211. Private, Royal Marine Light Infantry. 4th R.M. Bn. 23/04/1918. Age 19. Son of Charles and Martha Jane Davis, of 131A, North Allington, Bridport, Dorset. Cemetery: Ref: P. W. 47A. (4th R.M. Bn. Took part in the Royal Navy`s Famouse Raid at Zeebrugge. 23/04/1918)

DEMERY, DAVID JAMES. PLY/18986. Private, Royal Marine Light Infantry. 4th R.M. Bn. Died: 23/04/1918. Age 19. Son of James Henry and Gwenllian Demery. of 8, Hill St. North Hill Rd. Swansea, Glam. Cemetery: St, James`s, Dover Kent. Ref: P. W. 8A. (4th R.M. Bn. Took part in the Royal Navy`s Famouse Raid at Zeebrugge. 23/04/1918)

DIBBEN, WILLIAM ROWLANDS. 214950. Able Seaman, Royal Navy. H.M.S. Iris. Died: 23/04/1918. Age 31. Cemetery: St, James`s, Dover Kent. Ref: P. W. 57A. Spec. Memorial on Cross. (4th R.M. Bn. Took part in the Royal Navy`s Famouse Raid at Zeebrugge. 23/04/1918)

The information below was sent to me by: Clive Hughes, who is a fellow member of The Great War Forum.

DIBBEN, William Rowlands, RN, HMS IRIS II of Zeebrugge Raid. He is named on the Menai Bridge Town War Memorial, which is in the local parish churchyard (Llandysilio), and also on the Menai Bridge panel of the North Wales Heroes Memorial Arch in nearby Bangor, Gwynedd.

DIGBY, SIDNEY GEORGE. J/36259. Able Seaman, Royal Navy. H.M.S. Vindictive. Died: 23/04/1918. Age 19. Son of Charles Robert and Sarah Digby, of 3, Southwharf Cottages, Rotherhithe, London. Cemetery: St, James`s, Dover Kent. Ref: P. W. 58A. Spec. Memorial on Cross. (H.M.S. Vindictive, took part in the Royal Navy`s famous Raid on Zeebrugge on the 23/04/1918.)

DUNMOW, EDWIN. J/4405. Able Seaman, Royal Navy. H.M.S. Vindictive. Died: 23/04/1918. Age 24. Awarded Silver Medal (Serbia). Son of Mrs. A. Dunmow, of 22, Westbury Rd. Forest Gate, Essex. Cemetery: St, James`s, Dover Kent. Ref: P. W. 13A. (H.M.S. Vindictive, took part in the Royal Navy`s famous Raid on Zeebrugge on the 23/04/1918.)

EDE, WILLIAM HENRY. PLY/18154. Private, Royal Marine Light Infantry. 4th R.M. Bn. Secondary Unit Text: (H.M.S. Vindictive). Died: 23/04/1918. Age 21. Son of William Henry and Jane Ede, of Smallbridge, Cornwood, Ivybridge, Devon. Cemetery: St, James`s, Dover Kent. Ref: P. W. 9A. (4th R.M. Bn. Took part in the Royal Navy`s Famous Raid at Zeebrugge. 23/04/1918)

ELDRIDGE, THOMAS. CH/11534. Private, Royal Marine Light Infantry. 4th R.M. Bn. Died: 23/04/1918. Age 36. Cemetery: St, James`s, Dover Kent. Ref: P. W. 34A. (4th R.M. Bn. Took part in the Royal Navy`s Famous Raid at Zeebrugge. 23/04/1918)

GILKERSON, EDWARD JOHN. J/16397. Leading Seaman, Royal Navy. H.M.S. Vindictive. Died: 23/04/1918. Age 23. Son of Charles Henry and Lucy Mary Gilkerson, of 3, Temperance Cottages, Binfield Rd. Bracknell, Berks. Cemetery: St, James`s, Dover Kent. Ref: P. W. 43A. (H.M.S. Vindictive, took part in the Royal Navy`s famous Raid on Zeebrugge on the 23/04/1918.)

GUENIGAULT, CHARLES WILLIAM. J/38286. Able Seaman, Royal Navy. H.M.S. Vindictive. Died: 23/04/1918. Age 19. Son of Frederick William and Hannah Guenigault, of 4, River St. Essex Rd. Islington, London. Cemetery: St, James`s, Dover Kent. Ref: P. W. 63A. Spec. Memorial on Cross. (H.M.S. Vindictive, took part in the Royal Navy`s famous Raid on Zeebrugge on the 23/04/1918.)

HALLIHAN, MICHAEL DANIEL. 238198. Petty Officer, Royal Navy. H.M.S. Vindictive. Died: 23/04/1918. Age 28. Son of Timothy and Margaret Hallihan, of Castletownshend, Skibbereen, Co. Cork. Cemetery: St, James`s, Dover Kent. Ref: P. W. 48A. (H.M.S. Vindictive, took part in the Royal Navy`s famous Raid on Zeebrugge on the 23/04/1918.)

HAND, CECIL JOSEPH. RMA/15026. Gunner, Royal Marine Artillery. 4th R.M. Bn. Died: 23/04/1918. Age 18. Son of Joseph and Amy Hand, of Weybeard's Cottage, Denham, Bucks. Cemetery: St, James`s, Dover Kent. Ref: P. W. 24A. (4th R.M. Bn. Took part in the Royal Navy`s Famouse Raid at Zeebrugge. 23/04/1918)

HANDFORD, FREDERICK GEORGE. J/22457. Able Seaman, Royal Navy. H.M.S. Vindictive. Died: 23/04/1918. Age 21. Son of Henry James and Charlotte Handford, of 114, Pennywell Rd. Bristol. Cemetery: St, James`s, Dover Kent. Ref: P. W. 15A. (H.M.S. Vindictive, took part in the Royal Navy`s famous Raid on Zeebrugge on the 23/04/1918.)

HEFFERNAN, CHARLES. CH/7357. Lance Corporal, Royal Marine Light Infantry. 4th R.M. Bn. Died: 23/04/1918. Age 38. Son of James and Jane Heffernan, of Gillingham, Kent. Awarded Messina Medal. Cemetery: St, James`s, Dover Kent. Ref: P. W. 30A. (4th R.M. Bn. Took part in the Royal Navy`s Famouse Raid at Zeebrugge. 23/04/1918) Picture

HOLLIS, HENRY. J/56456. Able Seaman, Royal Navy. H.M.S. Iris II. Died: 23/04/1918. Age 21. Son of Frederick and Amelia Hollis, of Limerstone Farm, Brighstone, Isle of Wight. Born at Appleford Farm, Godshill, Isle of Wight. A Yeoman Farmer. Cemetery: St, James`s, Dover Kent. Ref: P. W. 65A. H.M.S. Iris II, took part in the Royal Navy`s Famouse Raid at Zeebrugge. 23/04/1918)

HURST, GERALD WALTER. RMA/15033. Gunner, Royal Marine Artillery. 4th R.M. Bn. Secondary Unit Text: (H.M.S. Vindictive) Died: 23/04/1918. Age 19. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Hurst, of 33, Halstead Rd. Enfield Town, Middlesex. Cemetery: St, James`s, Dover Kent. Ref: P. W. 26A.

H.M.S. Vindictive, took part in the Royal Navy`s famous Raid on Zeebrugge on the 23/04/1918. The Vindictive arrived in Dover at 8 o'clock the following morning to great cheering from all the other ships in the harbour. The residents of Dover, including Admiral Keyes wife, reported that during the raid they could hear the guns on the Belgian coast seventy five miles away and that the sound had rattled their windows.

JACKSON, STANLEY. PO/515(S). Private, Royal Marine Light Infantry. 4th R.M. Bn. Secondary Unit Text: (H.M.S. Vindictive). Died: 23/04/1918. Age 27. Son of Walter and Elizabeth Jackson, of 8, Nunnery Lane. York. Cemetery: St, James`s, Dover Kent. Ref: P. W. 23W.

H.M.S. Vindictive, took part in the Royal Navy`s famous Raid on Zeebrugge on the 23/04/1918.

JONES, HAROLD. J/35564. Able Seaman, Royal Navy. H.M.S. Iphigenia. Died: 24/04/1918. Age 19. Cemetery: St, James`s, Dover Kent. Ref: P. W. 49A.

H.M.S. Iphigenia, 23/04/1918. Zeebrugge Raid. Sunk as Blockship.

JONES, JOHN. CH/19114. Corporal, Royal Marine Light Infantry. 4th R.M. Bn. Died: 23/04/1918. Age 21. Cemetery: St, James`s, Dover Kent. Ref: P. W. 66A. (4th R.M. Bn. Took part in the Royal Navy`s Famouse Raid at Zeebrugge. 23/04/1918)

LYONS, GEORGE. 212050. Able Seaman, Royal Navy. H.M.S. Vindictive. Died: 23/04/1918. Age 33. Cemetery: St, James`s, Dover Kent. Ref: P. W. 39A.

(H.M.S. Vindictive, took part in the Royal Navy`s famous Raid on Zeebrugge on the 23/04/1918.)

MANN, WILLIAM ANDREW. RMA/14126. Gunner, Royal Marine Artillery. 4th R.M. Bn. Died: 23/04/1918. Age 20. Grandson of William and Barbara Mann, of 1, Wardlaw Place. Edinburgh. Cemetery: St, James`s, Dover Kent. Ref: P. W. 17A. (4th R.M. Bn. Took part in the Royal Navy`s Famouse Raid at Zeebrugge. 23/04/1918)

MATTHEWS, ALBERT WILLIAMS. PLY/16141. Private, Royal Marine Light Infantry. 4th R.M. Bn. Died: 23/04/1918. Age 24. Son of Mr. J. Matthews, of Vine Cottage, Brook St. Watlington, Oxon. Cemetery: St, James`s, Dover Kent. Ref: P. W. 14A. (4th R.M. Bn. Took part in the Royal Navy`s Famouse Raid at Zeebrugge. 23/04/1918)

MAYLED, VICTOR WILLIE. PLY/18934. Private, Royal Marine Light Infantry. 4th R.M. Bn. Died: 23/04/1918. Age 19. Son of Thomas Ernest and Charlotte Ann Mayled, of Durston, Taunton, Somerset. Cemetery: St, James`s, Dover Kent. Ref: P. W. 522. (H.M.S. Vindictive, took part in the Royal Navy`s Famous Zeebrugge raid. On the 23/04/1918)

McSHANE, THOMAS CHARLES. SS/4230. Able Seaman, Royal Navy. H.M.S. Vindictive. Died: 23/04/1918. Age 24. Only son of Hugh and Margaret McShane, of Lambeg, Lisburn, Co. Antrim. Cemetery: St, James`s, Dover Kent. Ref: P. W. 7A. (H.M.S. Vindictive. Took part in the Royal Navy`s famous Zeebrugge Raid. 23/04/1918).

MERRITT, FRANK. PLY/9984. Lance Corporal, Royal Marine Light Infantry. 4th R.M. Bn. Died: 23/04/1918. Age 39. Son of Mrs. E. Merritt, of Martyr Worthey, Winchester, Hants. Served in Persian Gulf and South African Campaign. Cemetery: St, James`s, Dover Kent. Ref: P. W. 40A. (4th RM Battalion: Assaulted the mole at Zeebrugge in 1918 and in their honour, no subsequent 4th Battalion has been raised.)

MILLS, GEORGE ARTHUR. J/25150. Able Seaman, Royal Navy, H.M.S. Vindictive. Died: 23/04/1918. Age 22. Son of William and Elizabeth Ada Mills, of 53, Hainault Rd., Leyton, London. Cemetery: St, James`s, Dover Kent. Ref: P. W. 64A. Spec. Memorial on Cross. (H.M.S. Vindictive, took part in the Royal Navy`s Famous Zeebrugge Raid. 23/04/1918)

O'NEIL, HUGH. CH/18487. Private, Royal Marines. 4th R.M. Bn. R.M.L.E. Died: 23/04/1918. Age 26. Husband of Lily O'Neil, of 56, Herbert Rd. Oldfield Park, Bath. Cemetery: St, James`s, Dover Kent. Ref: P. W. SSA. (4th R.M. Bn. Took part in the Royal Navy`s Famouse Raid at Zeebrugge. 23/04/1918)

ORMEROD, VINCENT. RMA/14785. Gunner, Royal Marine Artillery. 4th R.M. Bn. (H.M.S. Marlborough) Died: 23/04/1918. Age 20. Son of Robert and Susan Ormerod, of 10, Nolan St. Southport, Lancs. Native of Todmorden. Cemetery: St, James`s, Dover Kent. Ref: P. W. 15A. (4th R.M. Bn. Took part in the Royal Navy`s Famouse Raid at Zeebrugge. 23/04/1918) Picture For more info on Vincent Ormerod, please go to:

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PACKER, WILLIAM. RMA/1479(S). Gunner, Royal Marine Artillery. 4th R.M. Bn. Died: 23/04/1918. Age 37. Son of Reuben and Elizabeth Packer, of 10, Thomas St. Northampton. Cemetery: St, James`s, Dover Kent. Ref: P. W. 28A. ( the 4th R.M. Bn. Took part in the Zeebrugge Raid. 23/04/1918)

PEARSE, ROBERT WILLIAM. RMA/13569. Gunner, Royal Marine Artillery. 4th R.M. Bn. Died: 23/04/1918. Age 22. Husband of E. M. Pearse, of 48, Cromer Rd. Eastville, Bristol. Native of Bristol. Cemetery: St, James`s, Dover Kent. Ref: P. W. 25A. (H.M.S. Vindictive, Took part in the Royal Navy`s Famouse Raid on Zeebrugge. 23/04/1918)

ROLFE, FRANK. CH/2580(S) Private, Royal Marine Light Infantry. 4th R.M. Bn. Died: 23/04/1918. Age 19. Son of Charles and Martha Rolfe, of Turnpike House, Thatcham, Newbury, Berks. Native of Beedon, Berks. Cemetery: St. James`s, Dover Kent. Ref: P. W. IA. (4^th R.M. Bn. Took part in the Raid on Zeebrugge. 23/04/1918)

RUMSBY, WILLIAM HENRY. RMA/13753. Gunner, Royal Marine Artillery. 4th R.M. Bn. Died: 23/04/1918. Age 21. Son of William Henry and Lois Rumsby, of Philo Cottages, Easthorpe St. Ruddington, Notts. Cemetery: St. James`s, Dover Kent. Ref: P. W. 10A. (4^th R.M. Bn, took part in the Raid on Zeebrugge. 23/04/1918)

RUSSELL, ROBERT WILLIAM. RMA/14196. Gunner, Royal Marine Artillery. 4th R.M. Bn. Died: 23/04/1918. Age 25. Son of Edwin Robert and Hannah Bella Russell, of 13, Opie St. Great Homer St. Liverpool. Cemetery: St. James`s, Dover Kent. Ref: P. W. IIA. (4^th R.M. Bn, took part in the Raid on Zeebrugge. 23/04/1918)

SMITH, WILLIAM. J/25311. Able Seaman, Royal Navy. H.M.S. Vindictive. Died: 23/04/1918. Age 19. Son of Alfred Henry and Emily Smith, of 58, Oareborough Rd. Deptford. Cemetery: St. James`s, Dover Kent. Ref: P. W. 61A. Spec. Memorial on Cross. (H.M.S. Vindictive, took part in the Royal Navy`s Famouse Raid at Zeebrugge. 23/04/1918)

SPARKES, BERTRAM VICTOR. CH/16534. Serjeant, Royal Marine Light Infantry. 4th R.M. Bn. Died: 23/04/1918. Age 25. Husband of E. J. Sparkes, of 60, West St. Harwich, Essex. Cemetery: St. James`s, Dover Kent. Ref: P. W. 33A. (4th R.M. Bn. Took part in the Royal Navy`s Famouse Raid at Zeebrugge. 23/04/1918)

SPIERS, WILLIAM. PLY/1890(S). Private, Royal Marine Light Infantry. 4th R.M. Bn. Died: 23/04/1918. Age 26. Cemetery: St James`s, Dover Kent. Ref: P. W. 27A. (4th R.M. Bn. Took part in the Royal Navy`s Famouse Raid at Zeebrugge. 23/04/1918.)

STONE, THOMAS GEORGE. J/26466. Able Seaman, Royal Navy. H.M.S. Vindictive. Died: 23/04/1918. Age 20. Son of Thomas and Louisa Ellen Stone, of 14, Cleveland St. Taunton, Somerset. Cemetery: St. James`s, Dover Kent. Ref: P. W. 31A. (H.M.S. Vindictive, took part in the Royal Navy`s Famouse Raid at Zeebrugge. 23/04/1918)

SWAN, FREDERICK THOMAS. CH/19349. Private, Royal Marine Light Infantry. 4th R.M. Bn. Died: 23/04/1918. Age 19. Son of William Thomas Swan, of Wolverhampton. Cemetery: St. James`s, Dover Kent. Ref: P. W. 16A. (4th R.M. Bn. Took part in the Royal Navy`s Famouse Raid at Zeebrugge. 23/04/1918.)

THOMAS, HADYN BERT. PLY/18127. Private, Royal Marine Light Infantry. 4th R.M. Bn. Secondary Unit Text: (H.M.S. Valiant) Died: 23/04/1918. Age 24. Son of Rose Ann Hepher Searle (formerly Thomas) of Carmell St. Great Chesterford, Essex, and the late Herbert Lovering Thomas. Cemetery: St, James`s, Dover Kent. Ref: P. W. 36A. (4th R.M. Bn. Took part in the Royal Navy`s Famouse Raid at Zeebrugge. 23/04/1918.)

THWAITES, ALBERT GEORGE. CH/19653. Private, Royal Marine Light Infantry. 4th R.M. Bn. Secondary Unit Text: (H.M.S. Vindictive) Died: 23/04/1918. Age 22. Son of Elizabeth Caroline Thwaites, of 5, Anselm Rd. Fulham, London. Cemetery: St. James`s, Dover Kent. Ref: P. W. 32A. (4th R.M. Bn. Took part in the Royal Navy`s Famouse Raid at Zeebrugge. 23/04/1918.)

TICKNER, FREDERICK WALTER THOMAS. PO/18066. Private. Royal Marine Light Infantry. 4th R.M. Bn. Died: 23/04/1918. Age 18. Son of F. J. and Mary Tickner, of 29, Russell St. Gosport, Hants. Cemetery: St. James`s, Dover Kent. Ref: P. W. 54A. Spec. Memorial on Cross. (4th R.M. Bn. Took part in the Royal Navy`s Famouse Raid at Zeebrugge. 23/04/1918.)

TIDMAN, JAMES ALFRED. RMA/13251. Gunner, Royal Marine Artillery. 4th R.M. Bn. Secondary Unit Text: (H.M.S. Vindictive). Died: 23/04/1918. Age 22. Son of Henry and Mary Tidman, of 1A, Porten Rd. West Kensington Park, London. Native of Somerset. Cemetery: St. James`s, Dover Kent. Ref: P. W. 50A. (4th R.M. Bn. Took part in the Royal Navy`s Famouse Raid at Zeebrugge. 23/04/1918.)

TOWERS, GILBERT FREDERICK JAMES. RMA/13244. Gunner, Royal Marine Artillery. 4th R.M. Bn. Secondary Unit Text: (H.M.S. Princess Royal). Died: 23/04/1918. Age 22. Son of Mrs. Annie E. Towers, of 36, Holbrook Rd. South Knighton, Leicester. Native of Leicester. Cemetery: St. James`s, Dover Kent. Ref: P. W. 56A. (4th R.M. Bn. Took part in the Royal Navy`s Famouse Raid at Zeebrugge. 23/04/1918.)

VINE, SIDNEY FREDERICK. RMA/10769. Gunner, Royal Marine Artillery. 4th R.M. Bn. Died: 23/04/1918. Son of Mr. Thomas Vine, of II, Pinket St. Worcester, and the late Mrs. Vine. Cemetery: St, James`s, Dover Kent. Ref: P. W. 21A. (4th R.M. Bn. Took part in the Royal Navy`s Famouse Raid at Zeebrugge. 23/04/1918.)

WICKWAR, EDWARD. PO/18816. Private, Royal Marine Light Infantry. 4th Bn. Died: 23/04/1918. Age 22. Son of Mr. G. and Emma Wickwar, of 13, Fleet Street Terrace, Fleet Street, Leicester. Cemetery: St. James`s, Dover Kent. Ref: P. W. 3A. (4th R.M. Bn. Took part in the Royal Navy`s Famous Raid at Zeebrugge. 23/04/1918)

WILLAVISE, WILLIAM GEORGE. PLY/17462. Private, Royal Marine Light Infantry. 4th R.M. Bn. Died: 23/04/1918. Age 20. Son of Mrs. C. Willavise, of Bismore, Stroud, Glos. Cemetery: St. James`s, Dover Kent. Ref: P. W. 20A. (4th R.M. Bn. Took part in the Royal Navy`s Famous Raid at Zeebrugge. 23/04/1918)

WOOD, JOHN HENRY. K/12661. Stoker 1st Class, Royal Navy. H.M.S. Iphigenia. Died: Age 26. Son of John Henry and Sarah Ann Wood, of 596, Garrett Lane, Tooting, London. Cemetery: St. James`s, Dover Kent. Ref: P. W. 41A. (H.M.S. Iphigenia, Took part in the Royal Navy`s Famous Raid at Zeebrugge. 23/04/1918)

WOODS, GUY HAROLD. J/37108. Signalman, Royal Navy. H.M.S. Vindictive. Died: 23/04/1918. Age 19. Son of Mrs. Woods, of 29, Pember Rd. Kensal Rise, London. Cemetery: St. James`s, Dover Kent. Ref: P. W. 37A. (H.M.S. Vindictive, Took part in the Royal Navy`s Famous Raid at Zeebrugge. 23/04/1918)

YEADON, JOHN. J/30413. Able Seaman, Royal Navy. H.M.S. Vindictive. Died: 23/04/1918. Age 20. Son of Joseph and Theresa Yeadon, of 43, Crowle St. Hull. Cemetery: St. James`s, Dover Kent. Ref: P. W. 19A. (H.M.S. Vindictive, Took part in the Royal Navy`s Famous Raid at Zeebrugge. 23/04/1918)

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