Crew list of Ships hit by U-boats
Johannes Wols
Merchant Navy. Dutch
| Born | 8 Jul 1902 | Den Helder |
Roster information listed for Johannes Wols
| Ship | Type | Rank / role | Attacked on | Boat | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Medea | Steam merchant | Chief Officer | 13 Aug 1942 | U-658 (1) |
Personal information
Johannes Wols served as Chief Officer aboard the Dutch steam merchant Vulcanus after the sinking of Medea and eventually took over command. The ship participated in the Normandy landings during June 1944 off Omaha-Beach and later to Arromanches.
Sources
- Personal communication
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