Person    | Male  Born 17/1/1871  Died 12/3/1936

Earl Beatty

Categories: Armed Forces

Admiral. Born Nantwich. The youngest non-royal to become Rear Admiral since Nelson. Fought in WWI but more importantly, fearing defeat, kept the British Navy out of major sea battles and thus maintained control of the North Sea. Died at home, 17 Grosvenor Square.

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Earl Beatty

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Beatty bust

Beatty, 1871 - 1936

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Jellicoe & Beatty plaque

This plaque is just part of the larger memorial.

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sculptural group 4 - Beatty

Of the 4 this is the east-most sculpture.

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G. H. Pearce

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F. T. Pragnell

F. T. Pragnell

Co-partner or employee of the South Suburban Gas Company. Served but did not die in WW1.

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R. E. Dease

R. E. Dease

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Person, Armed Forces

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R. L. Westcott

R. L. Westcott

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