Cdr Norman Holbrook VC LdH
(1888-1976)
Victoria Cross recipient, submariner, hero of the Dardanelles, Légion d'honneur, Royal Navy Lieutenant (1909-1917), and Royal Navy Commander (from 1928)
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