Crew list of Ships hit by U-boats
Raymond Cornforth
RN. British
| Born | 1915 | Wingate, Co. Durham | |
| Died | 1996 | (81) | Torquay, Devon |
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Roster information listed for Raymond Cornforth
| Ship | Type | Rank / role | Attacked on | Boat | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | HMS Kimberley (F 50) | Destroyer | Chief Petty Officer | 12 Jan 1942 | U-77 (1) |
Personal information
Raymond Cornforth was in charge of NAAFI on board HMS Kimberley, presumably due to his pre war experience as a grocery manager. He survived the torpedo attack on the destroyer and served the rest of the war as NAAFI manager in Colombo, Ceylon.
Sources
- Personal communication