Crew list of Ships hit by U-boats
John Beecham
Merchant Navy (R131609). British
| Born | 24 Nov 1917 | Southampton |
Roster information listed for John Beecham
| Ship | Type | Rank / role | Attacked on | Boat | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Empress of Britain | Steam passenger ship | Crew member | 28 Oct 1940 | U-32 (1) |
Personal information
John Beecham was a crew member on the Empress of Britain when she did the King and Queens tour to Canada in 1939 and only married three months at the time he survived the sinking of this ship in October 1940.
Sources
- Personal communication
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