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Canadian Virtual War Memorial

Douglas Vernon Brinston

In memory of:

Able Seaman Douglas Vernon Brinston

August 24, 1940

Military Service


Service Number:

P/SSX 31760

Age:

19

Force:

Navy

Unit:

Royal Navy

Division:

H.M.S. Penzance

Additional Information


Son of Albert and Lena Brinston, of St. John's, Newfoundland, Canada.

Commemorated on Page 147 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.

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