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Royal Navy casualties, killed and died, Sept-Dec 1945

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Casualty Lists of the Royal Navy and Dominion Navies, 1945-present
Researched & compiled by Don Kindell

 

3rd SEPTEMBER-31st DECEMBER 1945 - in date, ship/unit & name order

 

Edited by Gordon Smith, Naval-History.Net

HMS Swiftsure, light cruiser

(NavyPhotos, click photographs for enlargements)

on to January 1946

 

Notes:

(1) Casualty information in order - Surname, First name, Initial(s), Rank and part of the Service other than RN (RNR, RNVR, RFR etc), Service Number (ratings only, also if Dominion or Indian Navies), (on the books of another ship/shore establishment, O/P – on passage), Fate

(2) Click for abbreviations

(3) More information may be found in the Name Lists

 

 

 

Monday, 3 September 1945

 

Dalhousie (RIN)

 SHEIKH, Naqua J, Deck Tindal, 78735 (RIN), died

 

FAA, 757 Sqn, Valluru, air crash

 BEDDOE, Thomas A C, Ty/Sub Lieutenant (A), RNVR, killed

 

Frontenac, steamship

 LAVERTY, James H, Act/Able Seaman, D/JX 314736 (President III, O/P), DOWS

 

Glenearn

 GOWING, Kenneth, Seaman, RNPS, LT/JX 544407, accident, killed

 

Heron

 FOSTER, William G, Air Artificer 4c, L/FX 78391, illness

 

Swiftsure

 MARSHALL, George B, Able Seaman, C/JX 6155123, accident, DOW

 

 

Tuesday, 4 September 1945

 

Bentley

 CARLILE, Leonard, Stoker 1c, C/KX 597143, road accident, killed

 

Europa

 LARSEN, Trygve, Chief Engineman, RNPS, LT/KX 124748, illness

 

Fossbeck

 PERRINS, Frederick T, Act/Leading Stoker, R/KX 153465, accident, DOWS

 

Levis (RCN)

 WORTMAN, Robert C, Able Seaman, V/53851 (RCNVR), died

 

Quadrant

 WOOD, Jack, Stoker Petty Officer, P/KX 87946, illness

 

Victory

 SPINKS, William, Able Seaman, P/JX 289535, accident, died

 

 

Wednesday, 5 September 1945

 

FAA, 762 Sqn, Goldcrest, RNAS, Pembrokeshire, Wales, air crash

 GRIMSDALE, Richard, Ty/Lieutenant (A), RNVR, MPK

 

Falmouth

 CRAIG, William J, Able Seaman, P/JX 323451, MPK

 

Matiana

 PAXTON, George W, Lieutenant, RM Engineers, illness

 

Prevost (RCN)

 HOLMES, Richard C, Lieutenant, RCNVR, died

 

Swiftsure

 HOPKINS, Samuel, Able Seaman, C/JX 407266, accident, DOW

 

Vindex

 LEWIS, Jack, Able Seaman, P/JX 630174, illness

 

York (RCN)

 JAMES, Charles, Chief Stoker, A/2013 (RCNR), died

 

 

Thursday, 6 September 1945

 

Mayina, fire

 MERRINGTON, Paul A, Ordinary Seaman, P/JX 658814, DOWS

 

Swiftsure

 SCOTT, David S, Able Seaman, C/JX 657933, accident, DOW

 

 

Friday, 7 September 1945

 

5 Maritime Reg, RA

 MACMILLAN, Neil, Lance Bombardier, RA, 1596536, MPK

 

Givenchy (RCN)

 GIBBONS, George F, Chief Stoker, X/21024 (RCN), died

 

Nelson

 MILLIKEN, Frank A, Major, RM, accident, died

 

RM Chatham Division

 RUSSELL, Thomas H, Marine, CH/23263, illness

 

 

Saturday, 8 September 1945

 

Capilano (RCN)

 BURKE, Gerald T, Leading Stores Assistant, V/27831 (RCNVR), died

 

FAA, 768 Sqn, Corncrake, air crash

 MCGARRY, Frank W, Lieutenant (A), RCNVR, killed

 

Garuda

 MCCANN, Edward, Marine, PLY/X 107292, DOWS

 

Golden Hind

 TATE, George R, Petty Officer, P/JX 144077, DOWS

 

Heron

 KELLY, James W V, Chief Petty Officer Air Fitter (E), L/FX 92301, road accident, killed

 

Lanka

 SMITH, Charles, Seaman, RNR (PS), LT/X 19867 A, illness

 

 

Sunday, 9 September 1945

 

Akbar (RIN)

 PILLAI, S (initial only) C, Able Seaman, 11293 (RIN), died

 

Apollo

 DIAMOND, John G T, Able Seaman, C/JX 352646, illness

 

Collingwood

 WHITE, Edgar J, Telegraphist, P/JX 252372, illness

 

Hamla (RIN)

 MAULA, Bakhsh, Able Seaman, 102250 (RIN), died

 

Nabberley

 BALL, Reginald E, Air Mechanic (E) 2c, FAA/FX 590949, DOWS

 

Stadacona (RCN)

 SAUNDERSON, Donald B, Lieutenant (S), RCNVR, died

 

 

Monday, 10 September 1945

 

680th LCA Flotilla

 GOULD, Percy J, Sergeant, RM, CH/X 101652, MPK

 

Badger

 GLOVER, Thomas A, Supply Chief Petty Officer, C/MX 61028, illness

 

Glendower

 MOLYNEUX, Harry, Ordinary Seaman, P/JX 642509, illness

 

Sultan, as POW

 PHILPOTT, Ronald, Ordinary Seaman, C/JX 260594, died

 

 

Tuesday, 11 September 1945

 

Afrikander

 WEBB, William J, Chief Engine Room Artificer, D/M 60170, illness

 

Braganza

 BROWN, James, Stoker 1c, P/KX 179612, illness

 

Burma RNVR

 R (initial only), Francis, Stoker 1c, 1072 (Burma RNVR), MPK

 

Cerberus (RAN)

 LEOD, Francis J, Ordinary Seaman 2c, PM 8542 (RANR), illness

 

Golden Hind

 MURPHY, Norman, Marine, PO/X 114752, DOWS

 

Holm Sound

 DALEY, Arthur G, Air Fitter (A), FAA/FX 596379, DOWS

 

Ladava (RAN), air crash

 LIDDELL, Gordon, Cook (O), B 5058 (RANR), killed

 

Pelandok, as POW

 ABDUL, Wahab B S, Leading Seaman, MN 316 (Malay Section), died

 

Premier, air crash

 OLIPHANT, Thomas A, Ty/Sub Lieutenant (A), RNVR, killed

 

 

Wednesday, 12 September 1945

 

Drake IV, as POW

 DRAKE, Elfred C, Leading Telegraphist, D/JX 145132, DOWS

 

FAA, 799 Sqn, Daedalus, air crash

 WALSH, Herbert, Ty/Sub Lieutenant (A), RNVR, killed

 

Travancore (RIN)

 SIQUEIRA, L (initial only), Steward, 73051 (RIN), died

 

 

Thursday, 13 September 1945

 

Diadem

 FORBES, Ian G, Surgeon Lieutenant, RNVR, illness

 

LST.360

 TUHURU, John T H T, Able Seaman, 8990 (RNZN), illness

 

Quebec

 WRIGHT, Albert C, Able Seaman, P/JX 421452, accident, DOWS

 

 

Friday, 14 September 1945

 

Fremantle (RAN)

 MCLAUCHLAN, Kevin D, Able Seaman, B 2253 (RANR), drowned

 

Raleigh

 WHITEHEAD, George R, Electrical Artificer Apprentice, MX 766813, illness

 

Saunders

 ALCROFT, Ernest, Engine Room Artificer 3c, P/MX 78787, illness

 

South African Naval Force

 KERSTOFFEL, H (initial only), Stoker, 72310 (SANF), died

 

Victory

 BAILEY, William G, Chief Petty Officer, P/J 22778, illness

 

 

Saturday, 15 September 1945

 

Drake II

 SMITH, Stanley, Engine Room Mechanic 4c, D/MX 95102, illness

 

FAA, 771 Sqn, Humming Bird, air crash

 BENTLEY, Lawrence G, Ty/Sub Lieutenant (A), RNVR, killed

 

Mayina

 OSBORNE, Albert D, Seaman, RNPS, LT/JX 372636, DOWS

 

ML.113 (RIN)

 MURUGESAN, (no first name listed), Ordinary Topass, 28869 (RIN), died

 

 

Sunday, 16 September 1945

 

Dragonfly

 WILLIAMSON, John, Able Seaman, P/JX 190366, DOWS

 

Woolverstone

 HURLEY, Patrick P, Blacksmith 3c, C/MX 59900, road accident, killed

 

 

Monday, 17 September 1945

 

Apollo

 AUSTIN, Carlton, Able Seaman, C/JX 351908, DOWS

 

Bambara

 RICHMOND, Ernest, Leading Air Mechanic (E), L/FX 107684, illness

 

Bude

 LYTH, Reginald, Able Seaman, P/JX 274725, DOWS

 

Falmouth

 MULOCK-BENTLEY, Mark C, Ordinary Seaman, 586661 V (SANF), drowned

 

Foliot

 MACARTHUR, Alexander, Able Seaman, P/JX 385947, illness

 

Golden Hind

 INGHAM, Nora P, 2nd Officer, WRNS, illness

 

Helicon

 MCCOY, John, Seaman, RNPS, LT/JX 242118, MPK

 

Hooghly (RIN)

 DAWAL, Lama B B, Steward, 75923 (RIN), died

 

Perseus, air crash

 BATLEY, Francis W Y, Lieutenant (E), MPK

 

Vindex

 RUSSELL, William, Carpenter's Mate, 230601 NAP, MPK

 

 

Tuesday, 18 September 1945

 

Nuthatch, air crash in UK

 CLARKE, George F, Lieutenant (A), RCNVR, killed

 

Reaper

 COPE, Hilary A R H, Act/Leading Seaman, P/JX 521981, DOWS

 

Victory

 DOWDESWELL, Jack, Leading Seaman, P/JX 290471, illness

 

 

Wednesday, 19 September 1945

 

Nile

 PAGELLA, Maurice R, Major, RM, road accident, died

 

Seymour

 BURKE, Thomas W H, Stoker 1c, D/KX 127840, illness

 

 

Thursday, 20 September 1945

 

LCT.495

 STEEL, Lawrence A, Stoker 1c, D/KX 526100, MPK

 

Mayina

 FOUNTAIN, Terence, Sick Berth Attendant, P/MX 555625, illness

 

Plym

 MACNAUGHT, Alexander I, Ty/Petty Officer Steward, D/LX 24178, DOWS

 

 

Friday, 21 September 1945

 

Burma RNVR

 OHN, Thein, Engine Room Artificer, 2124 (Burma RNVR), MPK

 

Penguin (RAN)

 RODDA, Norman H, Able Seaman, PM 2270 (RANR), illness

 

Plym

 PAINE, Frederick G, Stoker 1c, D/KX 155772, DOWS

 

 

Saturday, 22 September 1945

 

Europa

 SHANLEY, Daniel, Stoker, RNPS, LT/KX 135118, killed

 

Madang (RAN)

 EITZEN, Dudley E, Able Seaman, PA 3882 (RANR), illness

 

Victory

 SMITH, Sidney C, Petty Officer, P/J 102919, illness

 

 

Sunday, 23 September 1945

 

Black Prince

 FENWICK, James E, Ordinary Seaman, P/JX 648948, DOWS

 

Discovery (RCN)

 CAMPBELL, George R, Cook (S), V/73004 (RCNVR), died

 

RM Engineers, 2nd Battalion

 SHARP, Bernard S, Marine, RME 16951, road accident, died

 

York (RCN)

 BETEAU, Howard G, Able Seaman, V/22776 (RCNVR), died

 

 

Monday, 24 September 1945

 

Australia (RAN)

 DUNN, Albert J W, Stoker Petty Officer, 16561 (RAN), drowned

 

Coverley

 GREGSON, Patrick, Seaman, RNPS, LT/JX 277496, DOWS

 

Dalhousie (RIN)

 SIDIQ, Ahmad, Sukhani, 77403 (RIN), died

 

Empire Arquebus, steamship

 ALLEN, Harry P, Ty/Act/Sub Lieutenant (E), RNVR, illness

 

Golden Hind

 INGRAM, Frederick W, Chief Yeoman of Signals, C/J 55390, illness

 

Nile

 ANDREWS, John C, Stoker, D/KX 156394, DOWS

 BELFORD, Adam H, Stoker 1c, D/KX 151247, DOWS

 

President

 WAKE-WALKER, Sir William F, Admiral, illness

 

Shrapnel

 YATES, John, Engineman, RNPS, LT/KX 128701, accident, died

 

Stadacona (RCN)

 WILKINSON, William H, Mechanician, V/22426 (RCNVR), died

 

 

Tuesday, 25 September 1945

 

Ganges

 GRECIAN, Francis, Engine Room Artificer 4c, C/MX 660266, illness

 

Lanka

 MOXLEY, Margaret E, WRNS, 65423, DOWS

 

Northney III

 MERRICK, Thomas, Leading Seaman, P/J 99661, illness

 

Royal Navy

 NICKALLS, Tom P, Leading Airman, FAA/FX 95612, died

 STONEHOUSE, Frederick W, Ordinary Seaman, P/J 22061, killed

 

Sandhurst

 MCCANN, Frederick J, Able Seaman, C/J 78618, illness

 

Westcliff,

 HARRIS, Thomas E, Sergeant, RM, PLY/X 101855 illness

 

 

Wednesday, 26 September 1945

 

Birmingham

 PENN, Ronald V, Bandmaster, RMB/268, illness

 

Cyclops

 HUGHES, Robert, Leading Signalman, C/J 69521, illness

 

Europa

 MCLENNON, Alister J, Engineman, RNPS, LT/KX 131850, illness

 

Landrail

 ELLWOOD, Frederick J, Able Seaman, D/JX 172000, illness

 

Tracker

 WILSON, Charles B, Assistant Steward, T 124 X R/259006, illness

 

 

Thursday, 27 September 1945

 

FAA, 757 Sqn, Rajaliya, air crash

 WARD, John P, Ty/Sub Lieutenant (A), RNVR, MPK

 

Star (RCN)

 SKINNER, Eric M, Telegraphist, V/992 (RCNVR), died

 

Tana

 ANDERSEN, George C, Ty/Lieutenant (A), RNR, road accident, died

 

 

Friday, 28 September 1945

 

Khedive

 MATTHEWS, Ernest W, Able Seaman, D/JX 419194, illness

 

Minos

 BAKER, Ernest G, Ty/Lieutenant Commander, RNR, illness

 

 

Saturday, 29 September 1945

 

Circars (RIN)

 DOJAH, J (initial only), Deck Serang, 71207 (RIN), died

 

Naden (RCN)

 COLE, William A, Chief Petty Officer, 3559 (RCN), died

 

 

Sunday, 30 September 1945

 

Collingwood

 WIELIRD, P (initial only), Petty Officer Telegraphist, 11578 (RNethN), road accident, died

 

Cranstoun

 MCBETH, William S, Able Seaman, D/JX 285641, illness

 

Dalhousie (RIN)

 NORONHA, E (initial only), Leading Stoker, 7472 (RIN), died

 

Odyssey

 LINDOP, Richard H, Lieutenant Commander (S), RNR, road accident, died

 

President III

 HARRISON, Raymond, Able Seaman (DEMS), P/JX 701460, illness

 

RN Hospital Haslar

 TELFORD, Tom, Sick Berth Attendant, P/MX 638523, DOWS

 

Tern

 HOOD, James F, Marine, PO/X 118811, illness

 

 

Monday, 1 October 1945

 

FAA, 703 Sqn, Daedalus, air crash

 HARROP, James K, Ty/Lieutenant (A), RNVR, MPK

 

Flamborough Head

 CRAPPER, William, Ty/Act/Leading Stoker, C/KX 91519, DOWS

 

Hunter (RCN)

 PIPER, Douglas E, Able Seaman, V/56085 (RCNVR), died

 

LCT.462

 BOARDMAN, William, Wireman, D/MX 674004, DOWS

 

Northney

 MACKINTOSH, Annie, WRNS, N/WRNS 75222, illness

 

Royal Albert

 MITCHELL, John, Marine, PLY/X 102539, DOWS

 

 

Tuesday, 2 October 1945

 

Akbar (RIN)

 MAILAM, Mathai, Ordinary Seaman, 36849 (RIN), died

 

FAA, 803 Sqn, Condor, air crash

 WADE, Leonard P, Ty/Sub Lieutenant (A), RNVR, killed

 

Grou (RCN)

 HOWELL, Ernest H, Stoker 1c, V/93160 (RCNVR), died

 

Patunga (RIN)

 AMRITA, Lal G, Electrical Mechanic 4c, 76517 (RIN), died

 

Pevensey Castle

 LONGMAN, Sidney A, Chief Stoker, P/K 67280, DOWS

 

President

 OUTHWAITE, Cedric R L, Commander, RNVR, illness

 

 

Wednesday, 3 October 1945

 

Exeter, sunk 1942

 HAYES, Frances E, Supply Chief Petty Officer, D/M 32794 (ex-POW), died

 

Forth

 ROWE, Albert, Electrical Mechanic, D/MX 720051, DOWS

 

Lanka II

 CHANDLER, Percival A, Leading Steward, RNPS, LT/LX 27749, DOWS

 

Yunnan (RAN)

 LITTLE, Francis C, Able Seaman, H 2051 (RANR), drowned

 

 

Thursday, 4 October 1945

 

LCT.440

 SALMON, James P, Sub Lieutenant, RNVR, road accident,

 

ML.1226

 CATON, Henry E, Seaman, RNPS, LT/JX 181775, MPK

 CROWE, Herbert S, Able Seaman, C/JX 658048, MPK

 DOIG, James, Engineman, RNPS, LT/KX 154283, MPK

 

RM Depot Exmouth

 HOGG, Walter S, Marine, EX 2485, DOWS

 

RN Hospital Haslar

 MITCHELL, Leonard, Sick Berth Chief Petty Officer, P/M 40107, illness

 

South African Naval Force

 JANSEN, S (initial only) C, Able Seaman, CN/584477 V (SANF), died

 

Tana

 HARVEY, Ronald, Ship's Mechanic 5c, C/MX 118080, illness

 

 

Friday, 5 October 1945

 

Bambara, air crash

 COHEN, Douglas, Air Mechanic (O) 1c, FAA/FX 579709, killed

 

Coll

 BRAMWELL, Joe, Seaman, LT/JX 285134, DOWS

 

FAA, 733 Sqn, Bambara, air crash

 COOPER, Donald A, Ty/Sub Lieutenant (A), RNVR, killed

 

FAA, 802 Sqn, Wagtail, air crash

 BRADSHAW, Thomas, Ty/Chief Petty Officer Pilot, FAA/FX 582317, MPK

 

Ukussa

 KALANSURIYA, Thonarie, Cook, G/MCX 2042, illness

 

Urchin

 REILLY, James, Able Seaman, C/JX 332043, drowned

 

Zodiac, explosion

 RYAN, James, Stoker 1c, P/KX 145965, DOW

 

 

Saturday, 6 October 1945

 

Dalhousie (RIN)

 RAJA, Mian A G, Ordinary Seaman, 76624 (RIN), died

 

Godwit

 PEARSON, Monica J, 3rd Officer, WRNS, road accident, died

 

Indefatigable

 DAY, Arthur S, Stoker 2c, P/KX 787097, died, drowned

 

Orlando

 DOHERTY, Charles D, Leading Seaman, RNVR, P/CD/X 563, DOWS

 

 

Sunday, 7 October 1945

 

Dart

 DAVIES, William A R, Petty Officer, D/JX 135782, illness

 

Drake

 LEIGH, Douglas M, Warrant Supply Officer, illness

 

LCT.869

 MEIKLE, Alexander McG, Sub Lieutenant, RNVR, MPK

 

Nile, air crash

 CARUS, John A, Ty/Lieutenant, RNVR, killed

 MACKENZIE, Dorothy M, Chief Officer, WRNS, killed

 

Vengeance

 BARRETT, Geoffrey, Able Seaman, C/JX 374519, illness

 

 

Monday, 8 October 1945

 

Boscawen

 LODGE, Gerald B, Petty Officer Writer, P/MX 70342, killed

 

FAA, 710 Sqn, Urley, air crash

 DAYES, George A, Ty/Act/Sub Lieutenant (A), RNVR, MPK

 TRAVIS, Kenneth C N, Ty/Sub Lieutenant (A), RNVR, MPK

 WILLIAMS, Robert F, Ty/Act/Petty Officer Airman, L/FX 114047, MPK

 

FAA, 806 Sqn, Landrail, air crash

 JOHNSTON, John H, Ty/Sub Lieutenant (A), RNVR, MPK

 NORTON, Peter L, Ty/Sub Lieutenant (A), RNVR, MPK

 

Plucky

 CLAY, Terence, Able Seaman, P/JX 514844, died

 

 

Tuesday, 9 October 1945

 

Mahone (RCN)

 BOYD, Harold K, Leading Stores Assistant, V/37248 (RCNVR), died

 

ML.193

 NASH, Donald L, Stoker 1c, C/KX 171963, accident, died

 POLLITT, Sydney, Able Seaman, P/JX 395557, accident, died

 

MMS.188

 LAWEREINS, Frans, Able Seaman, D/SB/JX 302, drowned

 

Pembroke

 PATERSON, George, Able Seaman, C/JX 733573, illness

 

 

Wednesday, 10 October 1945

 

FAA, 718 Sqn, Corncrake, air crash

 HORNBY, John S, Ty/Act/Sub Lieutenant (A), RNZNVR, killed

 

Garuda

 GROVES, Walter T, Stores Petty Officer, D/MX 571455, illness

 

Nabaron

 DIXON, Thomas W, Act/Seaman, RNPS, LT/JX 696596, DOWS

 

RM 45 Commando

 HALL, George S, Marine, PO/X 111875, DOWS

 

RM Portsmouth Division

 DONNELLY, Robert, Marine, PO/X 122866, died

 

Robertson

 LOWE, Sydney R, Sub Lieutenant (E), RNVR, road accident, died

 

Sainfoin

 HUTCHINGS, Samuel, Able Seaman, C/JX 277296, MPK

 

 

Thursday, 11 October 1945

 

Caesar

 BARRY, Vincent, Ty/Act/Leading Seaman, D/SSX 19884, DOWS

 

LCT.2297

 GIBBS, George P, Able Seaman, C/JX 347560, accident, killed

 

Saker

 THOMAS, Edward C, Lieutenant, RNVR, illness

 

Stadacona (RCN)

 BAKER, James D, Lieutenant (E), RCNR, died

 

Victory II

 LEAL, Robert P J, Marine, PO/21003, illness

 

 

Friday, 12 October 1945

 

Malayan RNVR

 MAMAT, Bin H B, Ordinary Seaman, SE/X 556 (Malayan RNVR), MPK

 

RM Chatham Division

 GIBBONS, Stanley E, Marine, CH/X 102324, illness

 

 

Saturday, 13 October 1945

 

Bherunda

 WHITEHEAD, William J, Engine Room Artificer 5c, FAA/FX 550625, drowned, DOWS

 

Sanda (RNZN)

 DOWNES, Raymond A, Leading Seaman, O 7314 (RNZN), lost overboard, killed

 

Scotian (RCN)

 CRAIG, Robert P, Commissioned Engineer, RCNR, died

 

Stadacona (RCN)

 FERGUSON, Robert E, Leading Seaman, V/149 (RCNVR), died

 

Stratheden

 TUCKER, George E, Engine Room Artificer 4c, P/MX 630147, illness

 

Vulture

 LONGHURST, Leslie A, Air Mechanic (A) 2c, FAA/FX 736543, DOWS

 

Widemouth Bay

 WALL, Walter L, Stoker 1c, C/KX 136194, DOWS

 

 

Monday, 15 October 1945

 

Anderson, air crash

 RAINEY, Eve A, Leading WRNS, 38750, killed

 

FAA, 742 Sqn, Vairi, air crash

 COXON, Sybil E, 3rd Officer, WRNS (Bambara, passenger), DOI

 DOHERTY, John, Ty/Leading Airman, FAA/FX 703501 (Bambara), killed

 GOODALL, David H, Ty/Sub Lieutenant (A), RNVR, killed

 REVELL, Daphne J, WRNS, 47802 (Bherunda, passenger), killed

 SUBBIAH, Veloo, Air Mechanic (E) 1c, G/FCH 5316 (Bherunda), killed

 

FAA, 1850 Sqn, Vengeance

 CHEERS, Franklyn, Ty/Sub Lieutenant (A), RNVR, accident, killed

 

Hornet

 PEARSON, Claude A, Leading Seaman, P/JX 294513, DOWS

 

Sultan

 JOHNSON, James B O, Ordinary Seaman, D/JX 188535 (ex-POW), DOWS

 

Westcliff

 HEMSTOCK, Donald D, Able Seaman, P/JX 330874, illness

 

 

Tuesday, 16 October 1945

 

LCI(L).293

 PENNINGTON, Robert J, Able Seaman, D/JX 363216, DOWS

 

Loch Lomond

 GALPIN, James A, Able Seaman, C/JX 202012, DOWS

 

Pembroke

 GREEN, Charles E J, Engine Room Mechanic 4c, C/MX 118468, road accident, killed

 

Victorious

 DISS, Herbert R, Petty Officer Writer, D/MX 86604, MPK

 

 

Wednesday, 17 October 1945

 

Calliope

 O'NEILL, Margaret M, WRNS, 41954, illness, DOWS

 

LCT.7020, ship loss

 BARLOW, Thomas A, Able Seaman, C/JX 379306, MPK

 BEST, Alan F, Able Seaman, C/JX 407744, MPK

 BISSETT, Austin J, Able Seaman, C/JX 406013, MPK

 BOWERS, Dennis W, Sub Lieutenant, RNVR, MPK

 BUCKNER, Stanley J, Stoker 1c, C/KX 171922, MPK

 COMMINS, Owen, Stoker 1c, C/KX 526285, MPK

 GIBBINS, Walter, Able Seaman, D/JX 416443, MPK

 GOODWIN, Godfrey L, Act/Able Seaman, D/JX 369358, MPK

 HAGREEN, Douglas H, Able Seaman, P/JX 327922, MPK

 HARDING, John, Able Seaman, D/JX 290376, MPK

 ROCHELLE, Alfred F, Stoker 1c, D/KX 526122, MPK

 SMITH, Frederick, Sub Lieutenant, RNVR, MPK

 WICKS, Deryck E T, Sub Lieutenant, RNVR, MPK

 

LSE(LC).50

 GWYNN, George W, Able Seaman, C/JX 238903, DOWS

 

Mariner

 HOWELLS, Leonard N M, Act/Able Seaman, C/JX 659621, DOWS

 

Northney III

 BINGLE, Kenneth C, Cook, D/MX 617297, illness

 

Star (RCN)

 MCLAREN, John C, Leading Cook (S), V/8496 (RCNVR), died

 

 

Thursday, 18 October 1945

 

Brunswicker (RCN)

 ELDRIDGE, Herbert D, Leading Seaman, V/2631 (RCNVR), died

 

Bustle

 MCKEAND, Alexander J, Lieutenant (E), RNR, killed

 

Discovery (RCN)

 BUCKLEY, Donald J, Able Seaman, V/76796 (RCNVR), died

 

FAA, 753 Sqn, Condor, air crash

 RODGERS, Keith A, Ty/Sub Lieutenant (A), RNVR, DOI

 

Pembroke

 ROCKHALL, Alfred F, Petty Officer, C/JX 133684, DOWS

 

Pursuer

 PROSSER, Anthony P, Able Seaman, C/JX 427931, DOWS

 

 

Friday, 19 October 1945

 

Barnstone

 MCGREGOR, Thomas W, Act/Rigger's Mate, R/JX 222158, drowned, DOWS

 O'LEARY, Harry, Rigger's Mate, R/SR 66035, drowned, DOWS

 

Duke

 PORTER, Felix R, Act/Captain (S), illness

 

Samaustral, steamship

 BOTT, William A K, Act/Able Seaman (DEMS), D/JX 555308 (President III, O/P), DOWS

 

 

Saturday, 20 October 1945

 

Daedalus

 MURRAY, David J H, Air Mechanic (L) 2c, L/FX 589809, illness

 

Dalhousie (RIN)

 MARAK, B (initial only), Stoker 2c, 22406 (RIN), died

 

Drake

 MCLEOD, Donald, Seaman, RNR, D/5751 D, illness

 

Mersey

 KEENAN, Francis, Fireman, NAP R 155660, accident, killed

 

Rajaliya

 BOX, Michael A, Able Seaman, P/JX 387308, DOWS

 

Royalist

 HARRISON, Edward, Supply Assistant, C/MX 727392, DOWS

 

 

Sunday, 21 October 1945

 

Pembroke

 TARLING, Raymond J, Engine Room Mechanic 5c, C/MX 623528, DOWS

 

 

Monday, 22 October 1945

 

Daedalus

 SAVAGE, Charles G, Midshipman (A), RNVR, illness

 

MFV.33

 HAMILTON, Harry E, Seaman, RNPS, LT/JX 533622, DOWS

 

Rattlesnake

 MCCRUDDEN, Hugh D, Able Seaman, C/JX 663638, DOWS

 

 

Tuesday, 23 October 1945

 

Daedalus

 WOOD, Arthur, Marine, PLY/X 110861, road accident, DOWS

 

Howe

 ROONEY, Peter J, Stoker 1c, P/KX 163240, DOWS

 

LCT.1156

 COLQUHOUN, James McG, Act/Able Seaman, C/JX 379644, DOWS

 

Liberty

 HOLMES, Eric C, Act/Cook, D/MX 738029, illness

 

Palomares

 CLEWES, Gerald A, Ordinary Seaman, D/JX 710714, DOWS

 

Pembroke

 FRASER, Albert R, Act/Able Seaman, C/JX 596001, DOWS

 

Royal Indian Navy Volunteer Reserve, in Egypt

 HILLS, George M, Lieutenant, RINVR, died

 

 

Wednesday, 24 October 1945

 

Exponent

 STEPHEN, Andrew, Stoker, RNPS, LT/KX 148665, illness

 

Stadacona (RCN)

 BOISTON, William R, Act/Commander (E), illness

 SMITH, Howard A, Able Seaman, V/61608 (RCNVR), illness

 

 

Thursday, 25 October 1945

 

Chilwa

 TEMPLE, Thomas J, Act/Able Seaman, C/JX 291963, DOWS

 

LCT(E).384

 SOMERVILLE, James, Engine Room Artificer 4c, D/MX 103440, DOWS

 

Marne

 THEOBALD, Alfred E, Able Seaman, P/JX 275239, illness

 

Mersey

 DAVIES, Alfred E, 1st Writer, NAP R 928650, illness

 

MMS.181

 SUTHERLAND, William, Seaman, D/JX 530027, DOWS

 

Trumpeter

 HANSEN, Raynor, Able Seaman, P/JX 423318, DOWS

 

 

Friday, 26 October 1945

 

Enterprise

 EDWARDS, Harry, Marine, PLY/X 109470, DOWS

 

RM Portsmouth Division

 SLATER, Edward A, Marine, PO/X 103293, DOWS

 

St Angelo

 GALEA, John E G, Stoker 1c, E/KX 95604, DOWS

 

 

Saturday, 27 October 1945

 

Braganza

 ASKEW, Sidney, Engine Room Mechanic 4c, D/MX 508766, illness, DOWS

 

Burrard (RCN)

 KNOX, John G, Engine Room Artificer 4c, A/3464 (RCNR), died

 

LST.373

 LING, Peter A, Able Seaman, C/JX 376638, DOWS

 

Patunga (RIN)

 PURMASWAR, Kurup, Motor Engineer 1c, 77096 (RIN), died

 

Wave King

 WHEELER, Thomas, Act/Able Seaman, P/JX 721411, accident, DOWS

 

 

Sunday, 28 October 1945

 

Assegai

 CAMPBELL, John J McD, Able Seaman, 330480 (SANF), accident, killed

 

Colossus

 PARKER, John G, Marine, PO/X 106291, DOWS

 

Hunter

 LUSH, James M, Able Seaman, P/JX 188867, drowned

 

Ringtail

 WARREN, Arthur D, Air Artificer (O) 3c, C/MX 69940, died

 

Stadacona (RCN)

 MCFARLAND, George, Leading Steward, V/35996 (RCNVR), died

 

 

Monday, 29 October 1945

 

Australia (RAN)

 JOYCE, Francis J, Chief Engine Room Artificer, 20098 (RAN), illness

 

Heron

 SOUTH, Violet R, WRNS, N/WRNS 90943, illness

 

LST.3041

 PRICE, Edward A, Signalman, C/JX 308179, DOWS

 

 

Tuesday, 30 October 1945

 

Chembur

 HOWSON, Stephen, Supply Assistant, P/MX 726950, illness

 

Collingwood

 POOLE, Kenneth S, Petty Officer Radio Mechanic, P/MX 124393, illness

 

Leeuwin (RAN)

 LAWRENCE, Leonard H, Act/Stoker, F 4966 (RAN), accident, killed

 

Nile

 MASTERS, Barbara J, WRNS, N/WRNS 53481, illness

 

RM Portsmouth Division

 BOOTH, William J, Ty/Act/Sergeant, RM, PO/X 17254, DOWS

 

Tengra

 BARTON, Stanley A, Petty Officer Motor Mechanic, C/MX 501172, accident, killed

 

 

Wednesday, 31 October 1945

 

LST.382

 BROWN, Albert, Act/Able Seaman, C/JX 408719, DOWS

 

Nightjar

 JEFFERSON, Percy T, Ty/Chaplain, RNVR, illness

 

 

Thursday, 1 November 1945

 

Afrikander

 GLOVER, William, Act/Able Seaman, D/JX 567123, DOWS

 

Behest

 RANDELL, William, Seaman, RTB R/300793, accident, killed

 

Hooghly (RIN), Burma operations

 DAWOOD, Albert, Lieutenant, RINVR, died

 

LST.3522

 COX, Thomas, Act/Able Seaman, C/JX 372346, DOWS

 

Nabsford

 SHEPHEAD, William H, Petty Officer, C/211107, illness

 

Pembroke

 LINARD, Patrick G, Act/Able Seaman, C/JX 658404, DOWS

 

St Angelo

 LILLIE, William, Engine Room Artificer 4c, P/KX 526065, illness

 

 

Friday, 2 November 1945

 

Assiduous

 MACKENZIE, Duncan, Act/Sub Lieutenant (E), RNVR, accident, killed

 

Discovery (RCN)

 STUART, Charles J, Captain, RCNR, died

 

Royal Alfred

 JAMES, Ernest W, Marine, PLY/X 121037, drowned

 

Sultan

 TAYLOR, John P, Marine, PO/X 118041, road accident, DOWS

 

 

Saturday, 3 November 1945

 

Campania

 WITH, Frank A, Cleaner, NAP R/296744, illness

 

Flycatcher

 TAMSETT, John N, Air Fitter (L), L/FX 588009, illness

 

Loch Craggie, "at sea"

 BRYAN, Derek E S, Able Seaman, D/JX 366132, MPK

 DODD, Thomas E, Able Seaman, D/JX 367970, MPK

 JENKINS, Allan J, Able Seaman, D/JX 347143, MPK

 

 

Sunday, 4 November 1945

 

Daedalus

 FEARN, Robert C, Air Artificer 4c, L/SFX 222, illness

 

Meon

 REEVES-BROWN, John V, Lieutenant Commander, illness

 

Pembroke

 ROUND, Leonard, Leading Writer, C/MX 105306, died

 

Rochester Castle, steamship

 BEALE, Robert W, Act/Able Seaman, D/JX 640661 (President III, O/P), drowned, DOWS

 

Zephyr,

 JUDGE, Albert E, Engine Room Artificer 5c, C/MX 700819, road accident, killed

 

 

Monday, 5 November 1945

 

FAA, 803 Sqn, Condor, air crash

 NASH, William L, Ty/Sub Lieutenant (A), RNVR, killed

 

President, in Java

 HENNELL, Thomas, Lieutenant, RNVR, MPK

 

RM Plymouth Division

 THOMPSON, John A, Marine, PLY/X 113732, DOWS

 

 

Tuesday, 6 November 1945

 

Golden Hind

 VALENTINE, Douglas A R, Wardmaster Lieutenant, illness

 

Sainfoin

 SINGYARD, Alfred C, Sick Berth Attendant, C/MX 110890, DOWS

 

Victory

 SCOTT, Ernest C, Wireman, P/MX 78879, illness

 

 

Wednesday, 7 November 1945

 

Copra

 EVANS, Nicholas L, Petty Officer, P/JX 161289, MPK

 

FAA, 794 Sqn, Heron, air crash

 VOYSEY, Russel L, Ty/Sub Lieutenant (A), RNZNVR, killed

 

Madras (RIN)

 KATTIAH, H (initial only) M, Radar Operator, 10018 (RIN), died

 

 

Thursday, 8 November 1945

 

Golden Hind

 PARKER, Stanley, Able Seaman, D/JX 638133, DOWS

 

South African Naval Force

 PITTS, S (initial only) L, Able Seaman, CN/564203 (SANF), died

 

 

Friday, 9 November 1945

 

FAA, 757 Sqn, Pursuer, air crash

 ROBERTSON, Arthur L, Ty/Sub Lieutenant (A), RNVR, MPK

 

FAA, 759 Sqn, Heron, air crash

 HUGHES, Gordon B, Ty/Act/Petty Officer Pilot, FAA/FX 754361, killed

 

FAA, 761 Sqn, Dipper, air crash

 CARLSON, Dale G, Ty/Sub Lieutenant (A), RNVR, killed

 

LCM.235

 BROCKLESBY, Mornington B, Petty Officer Motor Mechanic, C/MX 126444, DOWS

 

Sultan

 SURTEES, Robert, Yeoman of Signals, C/JX 138690, DOWS

 

Wagtail

 MITCHELL, Raymond G, Air Mechanic (A) 2c, FAA/FX 682915, DOWS

 

 

Saturday, 10 November 1945

 

Birchgrove Park (RAN)

 NEAR, Walter S, Petty Officer, 21444 (RAN), accident, killed

 

Drake

 MARJORIBANKS, Thomas, Able Seaman, D/J 5157 (ex-Courageous, carrier lost 1939), illness

 

Hooghly (RIN)

 OPPILAMANI, Kandaswami D, Ordinary Seaman, 15918 (RIN), died

 

LST.331

 FARLEY, Frank E, Able Seaman, P/JX 368062, MPK

 

MGB.329

 WRIDE, Kenneth, Able Seaman, D/JX 422341, road accident, DOWS

 

St Vincent

 RICHMOND, Archibald H D O, Surgeon Commander, illness

 

 

Sunday, 11 November 1945

 

Boxer

 VASEY, James C, Act/Leading Stoker, P/KX 134236, DOWS

 

Fieldfare

 DEYES, Jack, Petty Officer Air Mechanic (E), L/FX 79878, illness

 DORE, Joseph L, Air Fitter, FAA/FX 708144, DOWS

 

Lanka

 ELEY, Raymond, Act/Leading Telegraphist, D/JX 343394, DOWS

 

 

Monday, 12 November 1945

 

Daedalus

 CHARLTON, Richard C, Air Mechanic (A) 1c, L/FX 758418, illness

 

Europa

 ROSE, Horace, Stoker, RNPS, LT/KX 141793, illness

 

Heron

 DUNNE, Michael T J, Air Artificer 4c, L/FX 75245, road accident, killed

 

Moy

 AMOS, Cecil C, Stoker, RNPS, LT/KX 166750, accident, killed

 

RM 48 Commando

 BULL, Robert R, Marine, PO/X 109104, road accident, killed

 

Victorian

 GRENIER, George A R, Seaman, RNPS, LT/JX 189979, illness

 

 

Tuesday, 13 November 1945

 

Drake I

 BATES, James, Able Seaman, D/JX 198158, accident, killed

 

Ukussa

 WELCH, Francis H, Air Mechanic (L) 1c, L/FX 593179, illness

 

 

Wednesday, 14 November 1945

 

Black Prince

 HALE, Francis J E, Stoker Petty Officer, D/K 62841, illness

 

Golden Hind

 WOOLCOTT, Henry S, Sub Lieutenant, RNVR, illness

 

Hunter (RCN)

 ROLLET, Theodore F C, Able Seaman, V/66506 (RCNVR), died

 

Naval Auxiliary Patrol

 CLARKE, Henry C, Chief Petty Officer Cook, RTP 10814444, drowned

 

 

Thursday, 15 November 1945

 

FAA, 786 Sqn, Jackdaw, air crash

 CULSHAW, Alfred, Ty/Midshipman (A), RNVR, killed

 HOOK, Ronald C, Ty/Leading Airman, FAA/FX 671256, MPK

 

FAA, 786 Sqn, Merganser, air crash

 MORELLI, John L, Ty/Sub Lieutenant (A), RNVR, MPK

 

Victory

 MURRAY, Roderick McP, Supply Assistant, P/MX 122721, drowned

 

 

Friday, 16 November 1945

 

662nd LCA Flotilla

 KETLEY, Robert J, Marine, CH/X 116222, DOWS

 

Defiance

 FRANCIS, Robert D, Able Seaman, D/JX 364861, illness

 

Nile

 TREGARTHEN, Edward R, Ty/Act/Petty Officer Telegraphist, D/JX 145407, DOWS

 

 

Saturday, 17 November 1945

 

Minona

 HARRIS, Stanley R R, Ordinary Seaman, RPT R/319582, drowned

 

Nimrod

 HALL, Arthur, Signalman, P/JX 260962, drowned

 

Peewit

 HANNAM, Kenneth R, Able Seaman, 5097 (RCN) (Niobe), road accident, killed

 

Vulture

 BLAKE, John S, Ty/Act/Leading Airman, FAA/FX 108239, DOWS

 

 

Sunday, 18 November 1945

 

Dalhousie (RIN)

 MUHAMMAD, Khan K K, Greaser, 70031 (RIN), died

 

Europa

 ROBB, Henry, Leading Cook, RNPS, LT/MX 107585, DOWS

 

Peregrine

 JARMY, Vernon I, Ty/Leading Stores Assistant, C/MX 662812, DOWS

 

Roseneath

 MANN, Sidney, Ty/Leading Seaman, C/JX 240120, DOWS

 

 

Monday, 19 November 1945

 

Nepal (RAN)

 ROBERTS, Hector W H, Lieutenant, RANVR, illness

 

Pembroke

 BROWN, George, Able Seaman, C/JX 174914, illness

 

Penguin (RAN)

 HAMILTON, George M, Petty Officer, 17066 (RAN), accident, killed

 

Royal Navy

 PEARCE, Gordon, Leading Air Fitter, FAA/FX 81582, died

 

 

Tuesday, 20 November 1945

 

Bahadur (RIN)

 SHAMSHER, Singh, Able Seaman, 21111 (RIN), died

 

Bengal (RIN)

 ALI, Muhammand S, Petty Officer Stoker, 1884 (RIN), died

 

Chinkara

 MELLOR, Ernest W B, Lance Corporal, RM, CH/X 113915, DOWS

 

Huon (RAN)

 DAVIS, John C, Stoker, 23763 (RAN), accident, killed

 

Kakauri (RIN)

 IFTIKHAR, Ahmad, Able Seaman, 21661 (RIN), died

 

Northney II

 BLACKHURST, Hugh C, Ty/Sub Lieutenant, RNVR, road accident, died

 

Strachan, steamship

 NEWMAN, Bertie J F, Leading Seaman, 23366 (RAN), MPK

 

 

Wednesday, 21 November 1945

 

Akbar (RIN)

 ALI, Ahmad M Q, Deck Serang, 75448 (RIN), died

 

Roseneath

 KNIGHT, John H, Stoker 1c, C/KX 602253, accident, killed

 

 

Thursday, 22 November 1945

 

Europa

 DAVIES, David J, Engineman, RNPS, LT/KX 133261, illness

 

FAA, 736 Sqn, Peewit, air crash

 WILLIAMS, Peter H, Ty/Lieutenant (A), RNVR, MPK

 

Kale

 SIMPSON, Joseph, Stoker Petty Officer, C/KX 90752, illness

 

Lanka

 KNIGHT, John H, Stoker, RNPS, LT/KX 115431, killed

 

RM 43 Commando

 NEVIN, James D, Marine, PO/X 105149, illness

 

 

Friday, 23 November 1945

 

RN Naval Party 1767

 QUADDY, Arthur, Petty Officer Writer, C/MX 96353 (Royal Edgar), DOWS

 

Battler

 LOVE, Thomas, Fireman, NAP R/195895, illness

 

Dalhousie (RIN)

 ABRAHAM, K (initial only) P, Able Seaman, 14380 (RIN), died

 

Victory

 VICKERS, Walter, Able Seaman, P/JX 263423, died

 

 

Saturday, 24 November 1945

 

FAA, 785 Sqn, Jackdaw, air crash

 GARRETT, Peter B, Ty/Act/Sub Lieutenant (A), RNVR, DOI

 

Larne

 FRY, Edward, Stoker 1c, P/KX 165240, DOWS

 

 

Sunday, 25 November 1945

 

Chippawa (RCN)

 SWANN, William J, Leading Seaman, V/50072 (RCNVR), died

 

Dipper

 HOLMAN, Geoffrey H O, Air Fitter (E), L/FX 513742, illness

 

Europa

 LUFF, George A, Shipwright 1c, P/M 6386, illness

 

Forth

 DAVENPORT, James W, Stoker 1c, D/KX 694066, illness

 

Pembroke

 LINTON, George, Able Seaman, C/JX 399472, DOWS

 

Raven

 PIERCE, Ernest, Lieutenant Commander, illness

 

 

Monday, 26 November 1945

 

Attack

 WISE, Alan H, Captain, RNVR, illness

 

Berry Head

 GLENCROSS, Henry, Able Seaman, P/JX 296665, DOWS

 

Drake I

 MATHESON, Roderick, Able Seaman, D/JX 358686, illness

 

Flinders Depot, Cerburus (RAN)

 POWELL, Frederick T, Marine, PO/14791, accident, DOWS

 

 

Tuesday, 27 November 1945

 

Diadem

 MURRAY, Alexander, Stoker 1c, P/KX 166966, DOWS

 

Nabthorpe

 PICKERING, Elijah G, Leading Air Fitter (E), FAA/FX 102136, DOWS

 

Ocean

 BOYNTON, John H, Chief Stoker, C/KX 76956, killed

 

Pembroke

 STANLEY, Herbert, Leading Signalman, C/JX 251496, illness

 

RM Plymouth Division

 WILSON, James, Ty/Corporal, RM, PLY/X 2154, illness

 

 

Wednesday, 28 November 1945

 

Europa

 MADIN, George, Leading Seaman, RNR (PS), LT/6911 C, MPK

 SHARE, James, Seaman, RNPS, LT/JX 241514, MPK

 

LCQ.510

 EVANS, William L, Able Seaman, C/JX 319877, DOWS

 

Lucifer

 JONES, Joseph A, Commander, illness

 

Martello

 CHAPMAN, Sidney E A, Seaman, RNPS, LT/JX 241527, MPK

 

Ophir

 GIVEN, Charles N, Sick Berth Attendant, D/MX 93843, DOWS

 

Pembroke

 FAULKNOR, Leslie A G, Chief Petty Officer, C/JX 127740, illness

 

 

Thursday, 29 November 1945

 

Daedalus

 MILES, William J, Stoker 1c, D/KX 596421, illness

 

FAA, 801 Sqn, Implacable, air crash

 NORTON, Leslie J, Ty/Sub Lieutenant (A), RANVR, killed

 

Merlin

 GILLIES, Margaret H, WRNS, N/WRNS 75016, illness

 

 

Friday, 30 November 1945

 

Merlin

 WILLIS, Thomas C, Air Mechanic (L) 1c, L/FX 593465, illness

 

Nuthatch

 CRAWFORD, Ronald, Naval Airman 1c, L/FX 562141, illness

 

President III

 WINTLE, Dennis, Act/Able Seaman, D/JX 314928, illness

 

Rushcutter (RAN)

 JONES, Alexander J E, Able Seaman, S 7970 (RANR), illness

 

Scotia

 COOK, James G, Commissioned Boatswain, illness

 

 

Saturday, 1 December 1945

 

Hesperides

 ROBSON, John F, Leading Cook, P/MX 85432, DOWS

 

Kempenfelt

 PULLIN, Derrick J, Able Seaman, C/JX 559323, DOWS

 

Medway II

 HOWIE, Colin H, Electrical Artificer 4c, C/MX 622053, illness

 

Peacock

 EVANS, Hugh R, Leading Stoker, P/KX 92725, illness

 

Toowoomba (RAN)

 NOTT, Alfred H, Signalman, H 2266 (RANR), illness

 

Turtle

 KNIGHT, Victor W, Marine, CH/X 100895, illness

 

 

Sunday, 2 December 1945

 

Ferret

 HARTT, Arthur R B, Stoker Petty Officer, C/KX 83334, illness

 

Pelandok

 RAJA, Muhammad H B R A, Signalman, MN 388 (Malay Section), died

 

President

 BELLAIRS, Tom C MacK, Lieutenant Commander, illness

 

RM 395 Detachment

 WILSON, Archibald, Ty/Act/Corporal, RM, PLY/X 105879, accident, DOWS

 

Royal Edmund

 FAIRWEATHER, Alan L, Stoker 1c, P/KX 663722, accident, killed

 

South African Naval Force

 SCHILDER, R (initial only) D, Leading Seaman, CN 71826 V (SANF), died

 

York (RCN)

 KOSTYK, Harry, Stoker 1c, V/61451 (RCNVR), died

 

 

Monday, 3 December 1945

 

Daedalus

 PARRY, Eric, Ty/Sub Lieutenant (A), RNVR, illness

 

FAA, 706 Sqn, Golden Hind, air crash

 SHARPLES, Leslie, Ty/Sub Lieutenant (A), RNVR, killed

 

Pembroke IV

 HOLLAND, Kenneth T, Lieutenant, died

 

 

Tuesday, 4 December 1945

 

Golden Hind

 BURRIDGE, Peter, Writer, D/MX 739938, DOWS

 

Royal Edmund II

 LE COMTE, Jean M, Ordinary Seaman, D/SB/JX 807, drowned

 

 

Wednesday, 5 December 1945

 

Europa

 MAIR, William G S, Seaman, RNPS, LT/JX 280410, illness

 

FAA, 768 Sqn, Heron, air crash

 MILLAR, James T, Ty/Sub Lieutenant (A), RNVR, killed

 

Lucia

 GOFFIN, Herbert J, Leading Supply Assistant, C/MX 84304, drowned

 

President

 GREEN, Robert, Petty Officer, C/JX 249001, illness

 

 

Thursday, 6 December 1945

 

Duke of York

 FURNESS, Gabriel D, Able Seaman, D/JX 579806, DOWS

 

FAA, 768 Sqn, Heron, air crash

 RAWSTHORNE, Leonard, Ty/Sub Lieutenant (A), RNVR, MPK

 

FAA, 772 Sqn, Wagtail, air crash

 SMITH, Robert K, Ty/Lieutenant (A), RNVR, MPK

 

Highflyer

 HYDE, Howard W C, Ty/Act/Lieutenant Commander, RNR, illness

 

Leeuwin (RAN)

 PARFITT, John P, Stoker, F 4110 (RANR), illness

 

Lonsdale (RAN)

 SMITH, Thomas R, Chief Petty Officer Instructor, 7321 (RAN), illness

 

Myrmidon

 JOHNSTONE, Joseph, Stoker 1c, D/KX 738126, illness

 

 

Friday, 7 December 1945

 

Akbar (RIN)

 RAMA, Raju, Able Seaman, 25275 (RIN), died

 

LCT.489

 ELLIOTT, Alexander, Act/Able Seaman, C/JX 372782, illness, DOWS

 

Nabstock

 CATHERALL, Douglas B, Ty/Sub Lieutenant, RNVR, road accident, died

 

President III

 TURNER, Stanley A, Able Seaman, C/JX 312466, died

 

 

Saturday, 8 December 1945

 

Drake

 MAJILTON, John, Stoker 1c, D/KX 157186, illness

 

South African Naval Force

 BOTHA, J (initial only) F, Able Seaman, 585386 (SANF), died

 

 

Sunday, 9 December 1945

 

Burma RNVR

 KYAW, Tha, Able Seaman, 1059 (Burma RNVR), MPK

 

Lonsdale (RAN)

 PARK, Gordon J, Able Seaman, H 973 (RANR), accident, killed

 

Nabthorpe

 MCAULAY, James, Air Fitter (A), FAA/FX 100518, DOWS

 

 

Monday, 10 December 1945

 

Afrikander

 MORGAN, John C W, Stoker 1c, P/KX 161412, illness

 

Penguin (RAN)

 WITHERS, Alfred P, Able Seaman, PM 5554 (RANR), illness

 

 

Tuesday, 11 December 1945

 

Ariel

 WILSON, Maurice, Act/Petty Officer Radio Mechanic, L/FX 593242, accident, died

 

Golden Hind

 DILLON, James D, Marine, PO/X 105354, road accident, killed

 

Indefatigable

 EAMES, Francis W, Able Seaman, P/JX 628915, DOWS

 

Kistna (RIN)

 MENON, V (initial only) L, Able Seaman, 9303 (RIN), died

 

LST.3002

 LARCOMBE, Keith, Able Seaman, C/JX 142412, killed

 

Niobe (RCN)

 KARTNER, Walter, Ordinary Seaman, 4905 (RCN), died

 

Royal Navy

 COOPER, George, Leading Air Mechanic, S/FX 2419, died

 

South African Naval Force

 TURNER, N (initial only) J, Able Seaman, CN/562915 (SANF), died

 

Victory

 BOAM, Samuel, Stoker, P/KX 116265, illness

 

Victory IV

 SANDERS, Sylvia, WRNS, N/WRNS 91677, illness

 

 

Wednesday, 12 December 1945

 

LST.3402

 THEXTON, George R, Canteen Manager, C/NX 321, drowned

 

 

Thursday, 13 December 1945

 

RN Naval Party 1755

 WILLIAMSON, Scott L F, Marine, PLY/X 4085 (Princess Alice), road accident, died

 

LST.413

 CHARLWOOD, John V, Ty/Sub Lieutenant, RNVR, accident, died

 

 

Friday, 14 December 1945

 

FAA, 806 Sqn, Landrail, air crash

 WINCH, Peter R P, Ty/Act/Sub Lieutenant (A), RNVR, killed

 

Hasdrubal

 NORBURY, Cedric B, Ty/Surgeon Lieutenant (D), RNVR, illness

 

Kakauri (RIN)

 D'SILVA, F (initial only), Motor Engineer 1c, 73731 (RIN), died

 

Perseus

 NEAL, Edward W, Ordinary Seaman, P/JX 537924, MPK

 

 

Saturday, 15 December 1945

 

FAA, 837 Sqn, Glory, air crash

 MILLS, Peter, Ty/Sub Lieutenant (A), RNVR, MPK

 

LST.421

 SWANSON, Christopher MacK, Able Seaman, C/JX 658190, illness

 

Rajputana (RIN)

 PAUL, James, Telegraphist, 22954 (RIN), died

 

RN (Malay Section)

 ABDUL, Manap B A R, Able Seaman, MN 1183 (Malay Section), died

 

Vernon

 BAYNE, Leonard G, Able Seaman, P/J 52035, illness

 

Victory

 SPENCER, Victor G, Able Seaman, P/JX 523942, illness

 

 

Sunday, 16 December 1945

 

Exeter, heavy cruiser, lost 1942

 GREEN, Alfred E, Able Seaman, D/J 96728 (ex-POW, in Australia), DOWS

 

Indefatigable

 WALLACE, George S, Act/Leading Telegraphist, P/JX 151044, DOWS

 

LCF.27

 DEAN, James D E, Act/Able Seaman, P/JX 514332, MPK

 

LST.301

 CHARTERS, William, Able Seaman, D/JX 551640, MPK

 

Nelson

 DAWSON, Aubrey K, Act/Engine Room Mechanic 4c, P/MX 503355, DOWS

 

RM 4th Light AA Regt

 WALKER, Charles F, Marine, CH/X 105097, killed

 

Tenby, minesweeper, accident

 CLARKE, James, Ty/Act/Leading Seaman, C/JX 443034, killed

 COE, Frederick D, Able Seaman, C/JX 296103, killed

 GAMBLE, Gerard, Ty/Leading Signalman, C/JX 559502, killed

 GARDNER, Samuel W, Able Seaman, C/JX 67883, MPK

 GRIMSHAW, Colin G, Able Seaman, C/JX 657452, killed

 MYERS, George L, Able Seaman, C/JX 299717, MPK

 WILLIAMS, Charles B W, Able Seaman, C/JX 376407, killed

 WRIGHT, Arthur J V, Signalman, C/JX 276361, killed

 

 

Monday, 17 December 1945

 

Chrysantheumum

 ADAMS, James W, Act/Able Seaman, C/JX 396767, illness

 

Defiance

 HARLEY, Alfred J, Py/Electrical Mech, D/MX 721950, illness

 

Drake I

 HURLEY, Herbert M, Chief Petty Officer Cook, D/L 14244, illness

 

LCI(L).117

 NICHOLAS, Donald, Act/Able Seaman, D/JX 563795, killed

 

RM Portsmouth Division

 SMAJE, Arthur R, Corporal, RM, PO/X 116002, illness

 

 

Tuesday, 18 December 1945

 

Burma RNVR

 OO, Kyaw Z, Able Seaman, 1048 (Burma RNVR), MPK

 

Daedalus

 DEARL, Henry R, Petty Officer Radio Mechanic, L/FX 671751, accident, killed

 

Ocean

 LYLE, Leonard E, Ty/Act/Petty Officer, C/JX 156243, MPK

 

 

Wednesday, 19 December 1945

 

Daedalus

 SPACEY, Daniel J, Air Mechanic (A) 1c, L/FX 758538, illness

 

Duke of York

 MAY, John, Lieutenant Commander, lost overboard, MPK

 

FAA, 809 Sqn, Pintail, air crash

 LEES-JONES, David, Ty/Sub Lieutenant (A), RNVR, MPK

 

FAA, 809 Sqn, Stalker, air crash

 SIDDALL, Thomas, Ty/Sub Lieutenant (A), RNVR, MPK

 

Gilolo (RAN)

 GIBSON, Neil A, Able Seaman, FV 342 (RANR), MPK

 

LCT(E).413

 WHITE, Edward J, Act/Able Seaman, P/JX 514528, illness, DOWS

 

RM Chatham Division

 JARVIS, Frederick W G, Marine, CH/X 117721, illness

 

 

Thursday, 20 December 1945

 

Drake

 DUNSTAN, Edwin, Petty Officer Cook, D/MX 49025, illness

 

Heros (RAN)

 THOMAS, David J, Ty/Engineer Lieutenant, RANR (S), illness

 

Niobe (RCN)

 FRANKIN, Charles N, Air Mechanic (E) 2c, V/84175 (RCNVR), died

 WELLS, James H, Air Mechanic (A) 1c, V/78960 (RCNVR), road accident, died

 

Owl

 STROM, Alton, Air Mechanic (A) 2c, V/78627 (RCNVR), died

 

Scotian (RCN)

 BRADDEN, James A, Chief Stoker, 21517 (RCN), MPK

 

 

Friday, 21 December 1945

 

Bytown (RCN)

 WALKER, Merrill D, Leading Patrolman, V/69072 (RCNVR), died

 

Mosquito

 BAYZAND, Peter L, Ty/Lieutenant (E), RNVR, “shot by natives”, killed, buried in Alexandria

 

Sultan

 KESSACK, William, Able Seaman, C/JX 376307, DOWS

 

Sultan

 STEPHENS, Maurice F, Petty Officer Motor Mechanic, P/MX 503865, accident, died

 

 

Saturday, 22 December 1945

 

Lanka

 KING, Desmond M R, Ordinary Seaman, P/JX 625697, DOWS

 

Loch Gorm

 GILLARD, Frank A H, Sick Berth Attendant, D/MX 111010, illness

 

President, explosion

 PRIOR, Walter E, Ty/Lieutenant, RNVR, killed

 

 

Sunday, 23 December 1945

 

Chippawa (RCN)

 MCQUEEN, William, Shipwright 3c, V/50144 (RCNVR), died

 

Dalhousie (RIN)

 ALI, Adam, Ordinary Seaman, 77488 (RIN), died

 

Gosling

 TURNER, Arthur, Air Mechanic (E) 2c, L/FX 777439, illness

 

Lanka

 PIETERSE, Felix J, Stoker 1c, K 1176 (Ceylon RNVR), road accident, died

 

Protector (RCN)

 NEARY, Alexander J, Leading Stoker, V/26063 (RCNVR), died

 

Sheba

 ROYDS, Norman, Chief Engine Room Artificer, D/MX 57474, DOWS

 

 

Monday, 24 December 1945

 

Mendip

 GREEN, Edward A R, Able Seaman, C/JX 653154, illness

 

Pembroke

 HENDERSON, Kenneth J, Lieutenant Commander, RNVR, illness

 

Porcupine

 MEREDITH, John R, Able Seaman, P/JX 197896, DOWS

 

RM Camp 327

 PHILLIPS, William R, Marine, RME 13552, illness

 

RN Naval Party 735

 WILLIAMS, Watson, Ty/Sergeant, RM, PO/X 1692 (Royal Albert), road accident, DOWS

 

Sulara

 ABDUL, Rahman B M N, Leading Telegraphist, MN 990 (Malay Section), died

 

 

Tuesday, 25 December 1945

 

Berry Head

 JOBSON, James, Petty Officer Cook (S), P/MX 52382, DOWS

 

Burma RNVR

 MG, Khin, Able Seaman, 1084 (Burma RNVR), MPK

 

LCG(M).110

 SMITH, Russell H, Marine, CH/X 106625, DOWS

 

LCT.510

 O'NEILL, Francis, Able Seaman, P/JX 385746, DOWS

 

LST.3020

 MAWHINNEY, Hugh, Stoker 1c, C/KX 171958, DOWS

 

MFV.1108

 MAUNDRELL, George C, Petty Officer Motor Mechanic, C/MX 518299, DOWS

 

Nabsford

 EASTHOPE, Frank, Air Fitter (A), FAA/FX 98561, DOWS, road accident

 

President

 MOORE, Percy, Lieutenant Commander (E), RNR, road accident, died

 

Zodiac

 BULBECK, Frederick W, Petty Officer, P/JX 126932, illness

 

 

Wednesday, 26 December 1945

 

Dipper

 STEVENS, Ernest J, Ordinary Seaman, D/JX 707946, road accident, died

 

Highflyer

 CHRISTENSEN, Peter M, Stoker 1c, P/KX 525911, DOWS

 

Valkyrie

 MACFARLANE, Anne G, Leading WRNS, N/WRNS 57641, accident, killed

 

 

Thursday, 27 December 1945

 

Burrard (RCN)

 NELSON, Howard J, Leading Patrolman, A/6002 (RCNR), died

 

Dipper

 WATKINSON, Robert, Leading Radio Mechanic, L/FX 675307, road accident, died

 

Dragonfly

 MUHAMMAD, Ali B S, Able Seaman, MN 680 (Malay Section), as POW, died

 

Hartland Point

 PARRY, Robert T, Stoker 1c, D/KX 572298, DOWS

 

Lyme Regis

 BUTTRESS, Albert T, Steward, P/LX 576467, DOWS

 

 

Friday, 28 December 1945

 

Lonsdale (RAN)

 IRWIN, William J, Ordinary Seaman, H 2909 (RANR), illness

 

 

Saturday, 29 December 1945

 

Colombo

 GARTLAND, John, Act/Able Seaman, P/JX 518880, DOWS

 

Naden (RCN)

 MOYER, Frederick J, Stoker 1c, V/62219 (RCNVR), died

 

Pembroke

 GOGGIN, James H, Able Seaman, C/JX 398756, illness

 

Swiftsure

 GILES, James D, Shipwright 3c, C/MX 58801, illness

 

 

Sunday, 30 December 1945

 

BYMS.2018

 KENNEDY, James B, Seaman, RNPS, LT/JX 409741, DOWS

 

Daedalus

 REYNOLDS, William L, Air Fitter (A), L/FX 100514, illness

 

MMS.1012

 LEE, Harry, Skipper Lieutenant, RNVR, illness

 

Penguin (RAN)

 O'BRIEN, Keith DeV, Cook (S), PM 4210 (RANR), illness

 

 

Monday, 31 December 1945

 

Cochrane II

 MCQUAKER, Helen A, Cook, R/WRNS 78304, illness

 

Drake

 BRAMLEY, John W, Telegraphist, D/JX 548752, illness

 

Morewa, steamship

 RENTON, William D, Act/Able Seaman (DEMS), D/JX 550546 (President III, O/P), DOWS

 

RM Plymouth Division

 OWEN, John, Marine, PLY/X 101951, illness

 

Victory

 CORBETT, Frank C, Air Mechanic (E) 1c, L/FX 703295, illness

 

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