Crew list of Ships hit by U-boats
William Lawless
RAF. British
| Born | 20 Dec 1921 | Warrington, Lancashire | |
| Died | 2002 | (80) | Warrington, Lancashire |
Roster information listed for William Lawless
| Ship | Type | Rank / role | Attacked on | Boat | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Strathallan | Troop transport | Passenger | 21 Dec 1942 | U-562 (1) |
Personal information
Son of William and Alice Lawless, of Warrington. William "Bill" Lawless had "celebrated" his 21st birthday just a couple of hours before Strathallan was torpedoed. He was rescued and went on to serve the next three years in North Africa.
Sources
- Personal communication