Crew list of Ships hit by U-boats
Richard Henry Gardiner
RN (P/SSX 27542). British
| Born | 11 Apr 1920 | ||
| Died | 24 Apr 1974 | (54) |
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Roster information listed for Richard Henry Gardiner
| Ship | Type | Rank / role | Attacked on | Boat | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | HMS Royal Oak (08) | Battleship | Ordinary Seaman | 14 Oct 1939 | U-47 (1) |
Personal information
Richard Henry Gardiner survived the sinking of HMS Royal Oak and went on to retire as Lieutenant Commander many years later. The Royal Navy was his life and he eventually and reluctantly retired earlier than he wished as he contracted rheumatic fever when in Suez that weakened his heart. He is buried off Spithead.
Sources
- Personal communication