Friday 19th July 1940 HM MA/SB8 damaged after being attacked by German aircraft in the North Sea, off Aldeburgh with 2 OR killed. The casualties are possibly: FRANCIS, John, Able Seaman, D/JX 137299 (HMS Watchful) WOODWARD, Rodney T, Able Seaman, 2938 (HMCS Noibe) [RCN history 'No higher purpose' notes that one RCN sailor was killed after an MASB was strafed by a Bf110 in North Sea] Any ideas? Regards, Steve
Steve, Both are shown as attached to their parent unit HMS WATCHFUL. I note this for John Francis which seems to confirm your thoughts - Able Seaman John Francis (unknown-1940) - Find A... Casualty Details | CWGC A/B Woodward AB Rodney Trevors Woodward (unknown-1940) - Find A... Regards Hugh
1st Canadian Naval casualty of WW2 Rodney Trevors Woodward - The Canadian Virtual War Memorial - Veterans Affairs Canada
I knew we discussed this in an earler thread about 3 years ago now. 1st Canadian Naval casualty of WW2 An interesting discussion with some incorrect information reported but still interesting to read from beginning to end. Regards Hugh
Hi Hugh, Thanks for that link, discussed at some length I see! Like you say the Royal Navies habit of recordkeeping was not designed to help later researchers, especially when it comes to personnel operating in smaller units or vessel. Regards, Steve