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Henry Gordon Brinston

In memory of:

Able Seaman Henry Gordon Brinston

December 2, 1940

Military Service


Service Number:

C/JX 181399

Age:

28

Force:

Navy

Unit:

Royal Navy

Division:

H.M.S. Forfar

Additional Information


Son of Walter and Susannah Brinston, of Lark Harbour, Newfoundland.

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:

CHATHAM NAVAL MEMORIAL
Kent, United Kingdom

Grave Reference:

39, 3.

Location:

The Chatham Naval Memorial overlooks the town of Chatham and is approached by a steep path from the Town Hall Gardens.

Information courtesy of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.

Digital Collection

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  • Photo of Gordon Brinston
  • The Curling monument– Gordon is commemorated on the monument in Curling, Newfoundland.
  • Plaque on the Curling monument

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