Crew list of Ships hit by U-boats
George Ernest Cusworth
Merchant Navy. British
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Roster information listed for George Ernest Cusworth
| Ship | Type | Rank / role | Attacked on | Boat | |
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 | Rosenborg | Steam merchant | Chief Engineer Officer | 8 Jun 1942 | U-504 |
Personal information
George Ernest Cusworth was awarded the MBE and the Lloyds War Medal for his actions during the sinking of Rosenborg. The following text was published in the London Gazette on 24 Nov, 1942:
The ship, which was sailing alone, was shelled by an enemy submarine till she sank. The master was killed. The chief engineer, who took charge, showed leadership in getting away survivors on rafts and the one undamaged boat. The second engineer, in spite of his own wounds, rescued an officer who had been badly hurt in the attack. The chief radio officer, though wounded, burnt his wireless books and then helped in lowering the boat, which took the two rafts in tow.
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