Crew list of Ships hit by U-boats
Joseph S. Brown
Merchant Navy. British
Born | 22 Oct 1912 | Pitlochry, Perthshire, Scotland |
Roster information listed for Joseph S. Brown
Ship | Type | Rank / role | Attacked on | Boat | |
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Empire Breeze | Steam merchant | Radio Officer | 25 Aug 1942 | U-176 (1) |
Personal information
According to his son, Brown was the last to leave the ship and the next morning he and two others, including the Master went back on board the stricken ship to get much needed supplies for the survivors on the boats. He managed to transit for a help from a portable unit.
Sources
- Personal communication
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