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Canadian Virtual War Memorial

Lemuel Skanes

In memory of:

Able Seaman Lemuel Skanes

August 10, 1940

Military Service


Service Number:

P/JX 174366

Age:

26

Force:

Navy

Unit:

Royal Navy

Division:

H.M.S. Transylvania

Additional Information


Son of Henry Thomas and Mary Jane Skanes, of Bell Island, Newfoundland, Canada.

Commemorated on Page 197 of the Newfoundland Book of Remembrance. Request a copy of this page. Download high resolution copy of this page.

Burial Information


Cemetery:

PORTSMOUTH NAVAL MEMORIAL
Hampshire, United Kingdom

Grave Reference:

Panel 43, Column 3.

Location:

The Memorial is situated on Southsea Common overlooking the promenade, and is accessible at all times.

Information courtesy of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.

Digital Collection

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  • Picture of Lemuel Skanes– Lemuel in his uniform
  • Monument– Monument in Bell Island, Newfoundland where Lemuel is commemorated.
  • Monument 2– Monument in Bell Island, Newfoundland, where Lemuel Skanes is commemorated.
  • Memorial Plaque– Lemuel is commemorated on this plaque
  • Memorial Inscription– Portsmouth Naval Memorial

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