Stoker 1st Class George Albert Willoughby, P/KX 105255
- Batt -
- Unit - Royal Navy - Hms Arbutus
- Section -
- Date of Birth -
- Died - 05/02/1942
- Age - 26
Add to this record?
If you have photographs, documents or information that can contribute to this record, you can upload here
ContributeSource: Leicestershire War Memorials Project. The photograph of George Willoughby was sent in by his nephew, S. Willoughby, son of George's brother Roy, in 2016
--------------------
5 February 1942 : U-136 fired a spread of three torpedoes at HMS Arbutus (K 86) which was escorting convoy ON-63 about 340 miles west-northwest of Erris Head, Ireland. The corvette was hit on the starboard side abreast the forward bulkhead of No. 1 boiler by one torpedo and sank immediately after breaking in two. The commander, three officers and 38 ratings were lost. 33 survivors were picked up by HMS Chelsea (I 35) within two hours after the attack. Nine of them were in critical condition and one of whom succumbed during the night.
-------------------------------
Information submitted by J. Parrot, 2018
- Conflict - World War II
- Other Memorials - Coalville War Memorial Clock Tower
