Crew list of Ships hit by U-boats
James Campbell
Merchant Navy (R146786). British
Born | 28 Feb 1916 | Patrick, Glasgow | |
Died | 1977 | (60) |
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Roster information listed for James Campbell
Ship | Type | Rank / role | Attacked on | Boat | |
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Oakcrest | Steam merchant | Sailor | 23 Nov 1940 | U-123 (1) |
Personal information
James Campbell survived when the British motor tanker Inverlane was mined on 14 December 1939. In November 1940 he lost both legs below the knee to frostbite after surviving an arduous voyage in a lifeboat from the Oakcrest.