Crew list of Ships hit by U-boats
Donald MacAskill
Merchant Navy. British
| Born | 1908 | South Uist | |
| Died | 5 Jul 1944 | (36) |
Roster information listed for Donald MacAskill
| Ship | Type | Rank / role | Attacked on | Boat | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Glendinning | Steam merchant | Master | 5 Jul 1944 (+) | U-763 (1) |
Personal information
Son of Hugh and Mary MacAskill, of East Kilbride, South Uist. Donald MacAskill was seen diving from the boat deck into the water after Glendinning was torpedoed, but was unconscious when rescued by two officers who dove overboard from HMS ML-250. He was suffering from a fractured skull and died after being transferred to HMS Fernie for medical treatment.