Crew list of Ships hit by U-boats
Leonard Ashton
Merchant Navy (R284922). British
| Born | 23 Nov 1920 | London |
Roster information listed for Leonard Ashton
| Ship | Type | Rank / role | Attacked on | Boat | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Delfshaven | Steam merchant | Able Seaman | 7 Aug 1942 | U-572 (1) |
Personal information
Son of Mrs. R. Ashton, of East Ham, London. He was interned in French Guinea after the sinking of Delfshaven and was after a few months repatriated to the UK.Sources
- The National Archives (BT 373/78)
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