Crew list of Ships hit by U-boats


Joseph Benselin

RN (C/JX 336704). British

Born   1922Southport
Died  14 Sep 1942(20)

Roster information listed for Joseph Benselin


ShipTypeRank / roleAttacked onBoat
Empire OilSteam tankerAble Seaman (DEMS gunner)10 Sep 1942U-659
HMCS Ottawa (H 60)DestroyerShipwrecked14 Sep 1942 (+)U-91 (1)

Personal information

Son of Richard and Charlotte Benselin, of South Woodford, Essex. He survived the sinking of Empire Oil, but was lost when HMCS Ottawa was sunk on 14 September 1942.

Crew list for Ships hit by U-boats