Crew list of Ships hit by U-boats
Alan Norris
Merchant Navy. British
Roster information listed for Alan Norris
| Ship | Type | Rank / role | Attacked on | Boat | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | William Wilberforce | Motor merchant | Engineer Officer | 9 Jan 1943 | U-511 |
| Mary Slessor | Motor merchant | Passenger (D.B.S.) | 7 Feb 1943 | U-118 (1) |
Personal information
Alan Norris had only recently survived the sinking of William Wilberforce when he went through another sinking while being repatriated aboard Mary Slessor. He wrote the book “High Fronts and Low Backs” (ISBN 978-1858460352) about his experiences.
Sources
- Personal communication
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