Crew list of Ships hit by U-boats


William T. Appleby

Merchant Navy. Canadian

Roster information listed for William T. Appleby


ShipTypeRank / roleAttacked onBoat
Nipiwan ParkMotor tankerCrew member4 Jan 1945U-1232 (1)

Personal information

He was seriously wounded during the sinking of Nipiwan Park when he was blown onto the half that remained afloat but survived. Moved to Toronto and later became the first superintendent of the TTC subway system when it opened in 1952. Became father of two boys and three grand children.

Sources

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