Crew list of Ships hit by U-boats
Benjamin Oscar Wilmer
Merchant Marine. American
| Born | 20 Oct 1919 | Philadelphia, PA | |
| Died | 4 Oct 1942 | (22) |
Roster information listed for Benjamin Oscar Wilmer
| Ship | Type | Rank / role | Attacked on | Boat | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | John D. Gill | Steam tanker | Quartermaster | 13 Mar 1942 | U-158 |
Personal information
Son of Thomas Oscar and Mabel C. Wilmer, of Lansdowne, PA.
Benjamin Oscar Wilmer was one of the 15 survivors from John D. Gill who were picked up by Robert H. Colley. He became Third Mate on the ship which had rescued him, but was lost when the tanker broke in two and sank in very bad weather in the North Atlantic on 4 October 1942.