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
| Ship | Type | Rank / role | Attacked on | Boat | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | City of Perth | Steam merchant | Able 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.