Crew list of Ships hit by U-boats
James Boiston
RN. British
| Born | 1909 | ||
| Died | 1969 | (60) |
Roster information listed for James Boiston
| Ship | Type | Rank / role | Attacked on | Boat | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | HMS Partridge (G 30) | Destroyer | Able Seaman | 18 Dec 1942 | U-565 (1) |
Personal information
James Boiston served aboard HMS Partridge from February 1942 until she was sunk in December 1942. He survived the sinking but was discharged as physically unfit for naval service on 5 March 1943 due to the oil that entered his lungs. This slowly killed him years later.
Sources
- Personal communication