Crew list of Ships hit by U-boats


John Smith

RN. British

Born  24 Apr 1923

Roster information listed for John Smith


ShipTypeRank / roleAttacked onBoat
HMS Goodson (K 480)FrigateSeaman25 Jun 1944U-984 (1)

Personal information

One of his duties aboard HMS Goodson was to take senior crew members including the commander to shore via small boats. He told his family that he also helped to rescue a Canadian pilot when his plane was shot down. John was aboard HMS Bligh while his torpedoed ship was towed into port.

Sources

  1. Personal communication

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