Crew list of Ships hit by U-boats
Hugh Oliver Francis
Merchant Navy. British
| Born | 1894 | London |
Roster information listed for Hugh Oliver Francis
| Ship | Type | Rank / role | Attacked on | Boat | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Pinto | Rescue ship | Radio Officer | 8 Sep 1944 | U-482 (1) |
Personal information
Hugh Oliver Francis survived the sinking of Pinto in September 1944. He had the same experience when he was wireless operator on RMS Carpathia when she was torpedoed and sunk by U-55 (Werner) on 17 Jul, 1918. He was rescued by the crew of HMS Snowdrop.
Sources
- Personal communication
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