Comments on: Holbrook V.C. (and the Town)

By: Iain Forbes

Iain Forbes — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 18:14:59 +0000

There was nothing Australian about Norman Holbrook, which is what makes this even more remarkable. He was born in Southsea, Hampshire, lived his whole life in England, and died in Midhurst, Sussex, in 1976. His name was selected over the others because his exploits were in the press at the time of the town wanting to change its name. His first visit to Australia was not until after WWII – sorry, I can’t remember the date, but the town’s submarine museum would know – do visit if you can, it’s well worth it. See http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Norman_Douglas_Holbrook and http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Holbrook,_New_South_Wales for more details.

By: Steve Delves

Steve Delves — Sat, 19 Sep 2009 09:26:23 +0000

My Grandfather Served On The B11 And Various E Class Subs
Wd Be Intrested If Anyone Has Any Old Photos

By: Peter Holbrook

Peter Holbrook — Wed, 27 May 2009 20:04:16 +0000

i always thought he was English. the vc is even more remarkable from an australian who`s king and mother country was the other side of the planet. as always it shows how the aussies have allways punched way above their size in population. i spent some time on polaris subs in the late 60s and early 70s. thats my connection Holbrook and submarines.