Crew list of Ships hit by U-boats
John McKie
Merchant Navy. British
Roster information listed for John McKie
| Ship | Type | Rank / role | Attacked on | Boat | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Holmside | Steam merchant | Second Engineer Officer | 19 Jul 1941 | U-66 (1) |
Personal information
John "Jack" McKie survived the sinking of Holmside. After being rescued he had a skin graft on his leg as he was badly burnt by the sun while drifting several days on a raft, despite the use of blankets as cover against the sun during the day.Sources
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