A LINK to Petersfield’s most heroic son, Commander Loftus William Jones VC, is commemorated in the archive collection of Portsmouth Royal Dockyard Historical Trust.
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Members of the public can view the trust’s archives by arrangement on Thursdays. New supporters are also welcome.
For information, see the trust’s website at: www.portsmouthdockyard.org.uk