Crew list of Ships hit by U-boats
John Charles Keith Dowding
RNR. British
| Born | 1 Nov 1891 | ||
| Died | 13 Feb 1965 | (73) |
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Roster information listed for John Charles Keith Dowding
| Ship | Type | Rank / role | Attacked on | Boat | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | River Afton | Steam merchant | Commodore 2nd Class | 5 Jul 1942 | U-703 |
| Ocean Voice | Steam merchant | Commodore 2nd Class | 22 Sep 1942 | U-435 |
Personal information
John C.K. Dowding served as commodore on several convoys from April 1941 to June 1943 and was awarded the CBE for his actions during the battle around the ill-fated convoy PQ-17 in July 1942.