Crew list of Ships hit by U-boats


Gordon Butler

RN (P/JX 289117). British

Born   1914
Died  28 Mar 1943(29)

Roster information listed for Gordon Butler


ShipTypeRank / roleAttacked onBoat
City of PerthSteam merchantAble Seaman (DEMS gunner)26 Mar 1943 (+)U-77 (1)

Personal information

Son of Albert and Winifred Butler; husband of Ethel May Butler. Gordon Butler was seriously injured during the attack on City of Perth and only discovered when a boarding party returned to the ship in search for him and another missing gunner. He was transported to HMS Man o’ War, but died of wounds on 28 March.

Crew list for Ships hit by U-boats