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Edward Avis

Merchant Navy. British

Born   1883Liverpool
Died  28 Apr 1941(58)

Roster information listed for Edward Avis


ShipTypeRank / roleAttacked onBoat
Empire EnduranceSteam merchantFireman and Greaser20 Apr 1941 (+)U-73 (1)

Personal information

Son of Mr. and Mrs. John Avis; husband of Elizabeth Avis, of Liverpool. He survived the sinking of Empire Endurance, but died of exposure in the lifeboat in charge of the master.

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