Crew list of Ships hit by U-boats
George Francis Figueredo
Merchant Marine. American
Born | 20 Sep 1923 | Taunton, MA | |
Died | 25 Apr 2007 | (83) | Easton, MA |
Roster information listed for George Francis Figueredo
Ship | Type | Rank / role | Attacked on | Boat | |
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China Arrow | Steam tanker | Ordinary Seaman | 5 Feb 1942 | U-103 (1) |
Personal information
Son of Antonio F. and Grace Louise Figueredo, of Taunton, MA. George Francis Figueredo was on his first voyage after joining the Merchant Marine when China Arrow was sunk in February 1942 and spent more than fifty hours in the water before he was rescued. He later served in the US Navy from 7 January 1943 to 18 April 1946.
Sources
- Personal communication