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John Francis Fowler

RN (D/JX 220874). British

Born   1923Newfoundland
Died  4 Mar 2011(88)


Decorations

 Mentioned in Despatches (MID)

Roster information listed for John Francis Fowler


ShipTypeRank / roleAttacked onBoat
HMS Ariguani (F 105)Fighter catapult shipAble Seaman26 Oct 1941U-83

Personal information

John Francis Fowler joined the Royal Navy in the Summer of 1940. He survived the U-boat attack on HMS Ariguani and later served on HMS LST-319, participating in four invasions including Sicily and Normandy. He was Mentioned in Despatches for distinguished service and received seven stars and medals for his wartime service. After the war he worked as second mate on the Canadian Lake Boats until he retired.

Crew list for Ships hit by U-boats