National Maritime Museum

National Maritime Museum

This community commemorates the war service of some of those associated with the museum in its early days. The original Trust to form it was set up in 1927 under Earl Stanhope. The museum was founded by Act of Parliament in 1934 Stanhope was appointed chairman. Trustees included Hope and Anderson who had also served on the early Trust. The museum was opened April 1937 by King George VI

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  • Born 1892

    British Army 430737 Private Canadian Infantry

    British Army Captain Royal Garrison Artillery

  • Born 1873

    Died 1936

    Other Empire Force Permanent Secretary Admiralty Civil Servant

  • Profile picture for Albert Frederick Arthur George Windsor Or Duke Of York

    Born 1895

    Died 1952

    Royal Navy Acting Lieutenant

    Royal Navy Lieutenant

    Royal Navy Commander

  • Profile picture for James Richard Earl Stanhope

    Born 1880

    Died 1967

    British Army Captain and Major Grenadier Guards Reserve of Officers

  • Born 1889

    Died 1972

    British Army Second Lieutenant Royal Field Artillery

    British Army Captain Royal Field Artillery

  • Profile picture for Roger Charles Anderson

    Born 1883

    Royal Navy Lieutenant Commander Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve

    Royal Navy Lieutenant Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve - Coastal Motorboat Service

  • Profile picture for Reginald Lowen

    Born 1900

    Died 1990

    Royal Navy J49234

  • Born 1893

    Died 1982

    British Army Second Lieutenant 33rd Special Reserve 24th Division

    British Army Captain East Supply Company

  • Born 1870

    Died 1949

    Other Empire Force President of the Board of Trade HM Government

  • Born 1869

    Died 1959

    Royal Navy Admiral