Jack Mantle
Jack Foreman Mantle | |
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| Born | 12 April 1917 Wandsworth, London, England |
| Died | 4 July 1940 (aged 23) HMS Foylebank, Portland Harbour, Portland, England |
| Buried | Royal Naval Cemetery, Portland |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Branch | Royal Navy |
| Years of service | 1933–1940 |
| Rank | Leading Seaman |
| Service number | P/JX 139070 |
| Unit | HMS Foylebank |
| Battles / wars | Second World War |
| Awards | Victoria Cross Mentioned in Despatches |
Jack Foreman Mantle, VC (12 April 1917 – 4 July 1940) was a sailor in the Royal Navy and a recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces. The award was made after Mantle had continued to operate his anti-aircraft gun during an air raid, despite being fatally wounded.