Crew list of Ships hit by U-boats
John Cameron
Merchant Navy. British
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Roster information listed for John Cameron
| Ship | Type | Rank / role | Attacked on | Boat | |
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 | Empire Wave | Catapult armed merchant | Chief Officer | 2 Oct 1941 | U-562 (1) |
| Ocean Might | Steam merchant | Chief Officer | 3 Sep 1942 | U-109 (2) |
| Janeta | Steam merchant | Master | 1 May 1944 | U-181 (3) |
Personal information
Award Citation as published in London Gazette on 3 February 1942:
The ship was torpedoed at night in a heavy sea. A boat load of 27 survivors got away in charge of the chief officer. They were 14 days on the open sea, during which time they made some 500 miles, braving intense cold, storms and hunger. It was due to the masterly seamanship of the chief officer and to his courage and resource that so many were brought to safety.
Sources
- The National Archives (T 335/28)
- Personal communication
- The National Archives (T 335/104)
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