Crew list of Ships hit by U-boats
John Thurston Ling
Merchant Navy. British
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Roster information listed for John Thurston Ling
| Ship | Type | Rank / role | Attacked on | Boat | |
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 | Adviser | Steam merchant | Master | 15 Nov 1942 | U-178 (1) |
Personal information
Award Citation as published in London Gazette on 9 January 1945:
The ship was torpedoed in darkness. She was badly damaged, and the Master and his crew took to the boats and stood-by some distance away. Having assured the safety of his crew, the Master endeavored to re-board the vessel. At the second attempt he was successful. As the ship was still in a dangerous condition the Master returned to the boats. Several hours later however, he re-boarded with all hands. The following morning two tugs arrived and, taking the vessel in tow, brought her safely to port in spite of bad weather. The Master displayed outstanding coolness and courage. After he had ensured the safety of his crew he was the first to re-board the ship, in spite of the dangerous conditions. It was due to his determined efforts that the damaged vessel was brought to safety.
Sources
- The National Archives (T 335/104)
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