Crew list of Ships hit by U-boats
John Eyre
Merchant Navy (R148587). British
| Born | 19 May 1919 | North Shields, Northumberland | |
| Died | 14 Oct 1942 | (23) |
Roster information listed for John Eyre
| Ship | Type | Rank / role | Attacked on | Boat | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Robert E. Lee | Steam passenger ship | Repatriated Seaman (Able Seaman) | 30 Jul 1942 | U-166 |
 | Southern Empress | Whale factory ship | Passenger (DBS) | 14 Oct 1942 (+) | U-221 (1) |
Personal information
Son of Eleanor Eyre; grandson of Mr. and Mrs. G. Eyre, of North Shields, Northumberland. Able Seaman, former crew member of the British steam tanker British Governor.