Crew list of Ships hit by U-boats
James William Anderson
Merchant Navy (R108997). British
| Born | 27 Feb 1917 | Sunderland |
Roster information listed for James William Anderson
| Ship | Type | Rank / role | Attacked on | Boat | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Harlingen | Steam merchant | Second Officer | 5 Aug 1941 | U-75 (1) |
| Empire Byron | Steam merchant | Second Officer | 5 Jul 1942 | U-703 (1) |
| Harperley | Steam merchant | Second Officer | 5 May 1943 | U-264 (1) |
Personal information
James William Anderson spent his whole working life in the Merchant Navy. He was also Second Officer aboard the British steam merchant Hartlepool, which was abandoned after being damaged by the German motor torpedo boats S-20 and S-26 off Portland on 4 July 1940.
Sources
- Personal communication
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