Memorial Plaque. Correct one piece cast named to John Shevland.
John Shevland was a 2nd Class Waiter with the Mercantile Marine on the R.M.S. Lusitania
The sinking of the R.M.S. Lusitania on the 7th of May 1915 by the German U-boat U-20 is seen as one of the most important events in WW1 and is often argued as the reason America entered the war. Period reports give the casualties of the Merchant Marine at roughly 400. Considering the amount that would still be with families, on graves or in museums, makes this culturally important and rare.
Note: There is only one "John Shevland" listed with the War Graves Commission, so there can be no doubt that this is his.
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