Cdr Norman Holbrook VC LdH
(1888-1976)

Died aged c. 88

Commander Norman Douglas Holbrook VC (9 July 1888 – 3 July 1976) was a British naval recipient of the Victoria Cross (VC), the highest award of the British honours system. Holbrook was the first submariner to be awarded the VC and it was the first naval VC gazetted in the First World War.

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Commemorated on 2 plaques

Lieutenant Norman Holbrook VC 1888-1976 submariner and hero of the Dardanelles grew up here

Warleigh House, 18 Grove Road, Southsea, Portsmouth, United Kingdom where they lived

Submariners Association Lieutenant Norman Douglas Holbrook VC, Royal Navy Was educated here. Awarded the Victoria Cross 13th December 1914 when he commanded HM Submarine B11 throught the Dardenelles negotiating enemy minefields, shore batteries and strong currents to fatally attack the Turkish Battleship Messudieh before returning to safety

Portsmouth Grammar School Cambridge Road, Portsmouth, United Kingdom where they was educated