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image: A half length portrait of Ernest Pitcher VC in naval uniform, his badges of rank clearly visible on his
arms.
Ernest Herbert Pitcher was awarded the Victoria Cross for his actions on 8 August 1917 aboard the Q-Ship, HMS Dunraven.
Q-Ships were vessels disguised as merchant ships that were actually well-armed and intended to lure German U-Boats to resurface, allowing
the Q-Ship to fire at the submarine from close range. Pitcher commanded the 4-inch gun crew during an encounter with a U-Boat, maintaining
his position despite heavy fire until it was blown up, resulting in him being wounded.
Imperial War Museum, Naval Section Commission | Publisher: | http://www.iwm.org.uk | Subjects: | Royal Navy 1914-1918 Pitcher Military Personnel Ernest Herbert DUNRAVEN (HMS) portrait / personification Royal Navy Uniforms medals / orders / decorations First World War | Source: | Imperial War Museum | Creator: | McEvoy, Ambrose (ARA) | Identifier: | http://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/o... | Go to resource |
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