Crew list of Ships hit by U-boats
William John Freestone
Merchant Navy (R91642). British
| Born | 9 Oct 1908 | Acton, Middlesex | |
| Died | 9 Nov 1993 | (85) | Durban, South Africa |
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Roster information listed for William John Freestone
| Ship | Type | Rank / role | Attacked on | Boat | |
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 | Clan Ogilvy | Steam merchant | Second Officer | 21 Mar 1941 | U-105 (1) |
Personal information
Award Citation as published in London Gazette on 3 February 1942:
A ship was torpedoed. The Second Officer was in charge of one of the boats which were got away. On the second day they met a badly overcrowded boat and raft from another torpedoed vessel. Two men and an Officer were transferred to Mr. Freestone’s boat. By his skill and good seamanship the Second Officer, after a voyage of twelve days, brought many survivors to safety.
Sources
- Personal communication