Crew list of Ships hit by U-boats
Francis J. Agnew, III
Merchant Navy. British
Born | 16 Feb 1925 | Glasgow | |
Died | 11 Sep 2003 | (78) | Canada |
Roster information listed for Francis J. Agnew, III
Ship | Type | Rank / role | Attacked on | Boat | |
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Norland | Motor tanker | Engine Boy | 20 May 1942 | U-108 (1) | |
Polyphemus | Motor merchant | Shipwrecked | 27 May 1942 | U-578 (1) |
Personal information
Francis J. Agnew was one of the survivors from Norland who were picked up by Polyphemus and also survived the second sinking, being in the lifeboat in charge of the second officer and rescued by the Mirandella. After the war he settled in Toronto, Canada in 1949 and had a son, Francis J. Agnew IV.
Sources
- Personal communication