Crew list of Ships hit by U-boats
Frederick Ransom
RN. British
Roster information listed for Frederick Ransom
| Ship | Type | Rank / role | Attacked on | Boat | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | HMS Holcombe (L 56) | Destroyer | Stoker 2nd Class | 12 Dec 1943 | U-593 (1) |
Personal information
Frederick Ransom survived the sinking of HMS Holcombe and was picked up seriously injured by USS Niblack to be taken to hospital in Cap Bon. He was the grandfather of author Ian Baxter, who later dedicated the book "Images of War: The U-boat War 1939-1945" to him.
Sources
- Personal communication
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