AB John Christie P/J115448

24th August 1940

CHRISTIE, John, Able Seaman, P/J 115448, killed [PORTSMOUTH (KINGSTON) CEMETERY]

Apparently killed during the German air raid on Portsmouth on this date. His ship was the former French (and soon to be FNFL) torpedo boat HMS La Melpomène. I'm trying to determine whether AB Christie was killed ashore or if the ship sustained damage.

HMS Acheron, HMS Beagle, HMS Bulldog and HMS Flore all suffered casualties and sustained damage during the same attack.

Regards,

Steve

 

His place of death is listed as the RN Barracks in Pompey as per the attached.



Regards
Hugh

 

Hi Hugh,

Thanks for that information.

Regards,

Steve