Leonard Arthur Chinnery
RN (JX 227233). British
| Born | 16 Dec 1916 | | Woodford, Essex |
| Died | Jun 1966 | (49) | |
Roster information listed for Leonard Arthur Chinnery
Personal information
Leonard Arthur Chinnery served on HMS Salopian from 16 February 1941 until she was sunk on 13 May 1941. He sent his fiancée a message written on the back of a Senior Service cigarette pack that read: Torpedoed 13th May 1941 at 3.25am and sighted Impulsive at 6.45am on 15th May and were picked up by her at 10.30am. 55 hours in open boat. They married a month later on 9 June 1941.
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- Personal communication
