Index Q
The information here displays the name, service number and memorial page they are listed on, which can be accessed via the home page.
Quinton, Colin - 4747992 - Dinnington
Quinton, Sam - 4747889 - Dinnington
Quinton, Sam - 4747889 - Dinnington
Additional Casualty not listed on a memorial
Ellen Winifred Quin (213355)
Sister - Queen Alexandra's Imperial Military Nursing Service 2 July 1943, aged 43 Born in Worksop in Q3 1899 Lived 38 Braithwell Rd, Maltby Daughter of Michael and Elizabeth Quin Brookwood Memorial On July 1st.1943 about 02.00 hrs the U-boat, Wolfgang Luth in command of U-181, spotted 3 merchant ships in Port Louis, Mauritius, and waited for them to leave harbour. On the morning of July 2nd, two ships left harbour, "Hoihow II" being the second vessel, which the submarine chased for about 10 hours. At 21.07 hrs the "Hoihow II", which was without an escort, was struck by two torpedoes, and sank by the bow within 3 minutes. Position 105 miles WNW of Mauritius. The Master, 90 crew members, 47 passengers and 7 gunners were lost. The U.S. ship "Mormacswan" rescued three crew members and a passenger, landing them in Montevideo on July 25th. (CWGC lists age as 41) |