Crew list of Ships hit by U-boats
Claude Harry Merchant
RN. British
| Born | 19 Jan 1915 | Ipswich, Suffolk |
Roster information listed for Claude Harry Merchant
| Ship | Type | Rank / role | Attacked on | Boat | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | HMS Welshman (M 84) | Cruiser-minelayer | Petty Officer | 1 Feb 1943 | U-617 (1) |
Personal information
Claude Harry Merchant joined the Royal Navy in 1939 at Chatham. He survived the sinking of HMS Welshman and was picked up some 6 hours later after being in the water for this time.
Sources
- Personal communication
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