Merchant Navy memorial, Cardiff

Merchant Navy memorial, Cardiff

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Second World War - Cardiff H-R

 

 

Second World War - Cardiff H-R

  • HACKETT, Frederick. Fireman and Trimmer, SS Mount Mycale (Greece). Died 23/1/43 age 29. Born Cardiff to Alfred and Eliza Hackett. Ship sunk in the North Atlantic. Tower Hill Memorial.
  • HACKETT, Thomas Joseph. Chief Steward, SS Empire Buffalo (London). Died 6/5/42 age 46. Born Cardiff, to Mr and Mrs Joseph Hackett. Ship sunk W of the Cayman Islands. Tower Hill Memorial.
  • HADERUP, Robert Morgan. Mess Room Steward, MV Kars (London). Died 22/2/42 age 20. Born Cardiff. Ship sunk S of Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. Tower Hill Memorial.
  • HADLEY, Edward. Chief Refrigeration Engineer, SS Ville de Liege (Belgiun). Died 14/4/41 age 36. Born Cardiff to Edward and Florence Hadley; husband of Sarah Hadley, of Brooklyn, New York, USA. Ship torpedoed and sunk E of Cape Farewell, Greenland. Tower Hill Memorial.
  • HAINES, William Edward. Donkeyman, SS Roxby (West Hartelpool). Died 7/11/42 age 39. Husband of L. Haines of Cardiff. Ship sunk SW of Cape Clear, Cork, Ireland. Tower Hill Memorial.
  • HALBORG. Albert William. Fishing Fleets. Cook, F.V. Oyama (Cardiff). Died 7/1/41 age 45. Husband of Mary Halborg, of Cardiff. The Oyama was reported missing on 7/1/41. Tower Hill Memorial.
  • HALL, Joseph Alexander. Chief Steward, SS Eastlea (Newcastle-on-Tyne). Died 30/3/41 age 56. Husband of Louisa Hall of Cardiff. Ship reported missing in the Atlantic Ocean. Tower Hill Memorial.
  • HAM, William. Assistant Cook, SS Empire Cromwell (Sunderland). Died 28/11/42 age 25. Born Cardiff to Joseph and A. Ham. Ship sunk SE of Galeota Point, Trinidad. Tower Hill Memorial.
  • HAMED, Abdulla. Fireman and Trimmer, SS British Monarch (Glasgow). Died 19/6/40 age 41. Husband of Sarah Hamed of Cardiff. Ship sunk NNW of Coruna, Spain. Tower Hill Memorial.
  • HAMED, Saleh. Fireman and Trimmer, SS Bellerock (Gibraltar). Died 15/7/40 age 48. Husband of Maria Hamed of Cardiff. Ship sunk off Porlock, Bristol Channel. Tower Hill Memorial.
  • HAMLETT, Charles Walter. Second Engineer, SS Ramillies (Cardiff). Died 8/5/41 age 59. Born Cardiff to Charles and Mary Hamlett. Ship sunk in Atlantic Ocean. Tower Hill Memorial.
  • HAMLETT, Eldon William Charles. Fifth Engineer, MV King Malcolm (London). Died 31/10/41 age 28. Born Cardiff. Ship sunk SE of St. Johns, Newfoundland, Canada. Tower Hill Memorial.
  • HAMLETT, Harold Winter. Second Engineer, SS Pennington Court (London). Died 9/10/42 age 57. Born Cardiff. Ship sunk SE of Cape Farewell, Greenland. Tower Hill Memorial.
  • HANCOCK, William John. Cook, MV Narragansett (London). Died 25/3/42 age 35. Born Cardiff. Ship sunk E of Hampton Roads, Virginia. Tower Hill Memorial.
  • HANSON, Milton. Chief Officer, SS Empire Caribou (London). Died 10/5/41 age 28. Husband of Marjorie Hanson of Cardiff. Ship sunk SW of Reykjanes, Iceland. Tower Hill Memorial.
  • HANTMAN, Henry. Fireman and Trimmer, SS Otterpool (West Hartlepool). Died 20/6/40 age 30. Husband of Violet Hantman of Cardiff. Ship sunk W of Ushant, France. Tower Hill Memorial.
  • HARALAMBOS, George. Radio Officer, SS Nellie (Greece). Died 13/10/42 age 21. Born Cardiff to Constantine and Franco Haralambos. Ship sunk in North Atlantic. Tower Hill Memorial.
  • HARMAN, Edmund John. Chief Steward, SS Stancliffe (London). Died 12/4/40 age 41. Husband of Florence Harman of Cardiff. Ship sunk NE of Muckle Flugga, Shetlands. Tower Hill Memorial.
  • HARRIS, John Charles. Fireman and Trimmer, SS Pandias (Greece). Died 13/6/41 age 22. Son of David and Sophia Harris of Cardiff. Ship sunk in South Atlantic. Tower Hill Memorial.
  • HARRIS, Thomas. Fireman and Trimmer, MV Western Chief (Provisional Register). Died 14/3/41 age 35. Born Cardiff. Ship sunk in the Atlantic Ocean. Tower Hill Memorial.
  • HARRIS, Thomas. Assistant Cook, SS Ampleforth (Cardiff). Died 19/8/40 age 21. Son of Thomas and Alice Harris of Cardiff. Ship sunk W of the Hebrides. Thomas Harris died on 12th May 1947. Cause of death not known. Buried at Cardiff (Cathays) Cemetery.
  • HARRISON, Francis. Mess Room Boy, SS Treverbyn (St.Ives). Died 21/10/41 age 15. Born Cardiff to William and Anne Harrison. Ship sunk SW of Cape Clear, Cork, Ireland. Tower Hill Memorial.
  • HARRISON, Leopold. Fireman and Trimmer, SS Canford Chine (Swansea). Died 10/2/41 age 22. Son of Frank and Valona Harrison of Cardiff. Brother of William below. Ship sunk SW of Rockall. Tower Hill Memorial.
  • HARRISON, William Henry. Fireman and Trimmer, SS Euphorbia (North Shields). Died 14/12/40 age 27. Son of Frank and Valona Harrison of Cardiff. Brother of Leopold above. Ship sunk WSW of Rockall. Tower Hill Memorial.
  • HARTNELL, Norman. Deck Boy, MV British Resource (London). Died 14/3/42 age 17. Born Cardiff. Ship sunk N of Bermuda. Tower Hill Memorial.
  • HARVEY, James Alfred. Deck Boy, MV Aldington Court (London). Died 31/10/42 age 19. Born Cardiff to Mrs E. Harvey. Ship sunk W of Port Nolloth, South West Africa. Tower Hill Memorial.
  • HARWOOD, Reginald. Third Radio Officer, SS Empire Heron (London). Died 15/10/41 age 26. Born Cardiff to William and Annie Harwood. Ship sunk SE of Cape Farewell, Greenland. Tower Hill Memorial.
  • HASSAN, Ahmed. Fireman and Trimmer, SS Castlemoor (London). Died 16/2/40 age 48. Husband of Lena Hassan of Cardiff. Ship sunk W of Ushant, France. Tower Hill Memorial.
  • HASSON, Leonard R. Steward, SS Tia Juana (London). Died 16/2/42 age 17. Born Cardiff to Bin and Annie Hasson. Ship sunk SW of Punta Macolla, Venezuela. Tower Hill Memorial.
  • HAYES, Terence George. Third Officer, SS Empire Hawksbill (London). Died 19/7/42 age 21. Husband of Ivy Hayes of Cardiff. Ship sunk N of the Azores. Tower Hill Memorial.
  • HAYMAN, Thomas David. Junior Engineer, SS Runa (Glasgow). Died 21/9/41 age 37. Husband of Margaret Hayman of Cardiff. Ship sunk NNE of the Azores. Tower Hill Memorial.
  • HAZID, Amir H. Fireman and Trimmer, SS Stanholme (London). Died 25/12/39 age 33. Husband of C.H. Hazid of Cardiff. Ship sunk sank off Foreland Point in the Bristol Channel. Tower Hill Memorial.
  • HAZZA, Saalem. Fireman and Trimmer, SS Royal Crown (Newcastle-on-Tyne). Died 30/1/40 age 49. Husband of Mabel Hazza of Cardiff. Ship sunk S of Cape Race, Newfoundland, Canada, by the German battleships Scharnhorst and Gneisenau. Tower Hill Memorial.
  • HEATHER, William Henry. Steward, S.S King Edward (London). Died 27/12/42 age 56. Husband of Dora Heather of Cardiff. Ship sunk NNE of the Azores. Tower Hill Memorial.
  • HEDGES, William Ronald. Seaman, SS Roxby (West Hartlepool). Died 7/11/42 age 25. Born Cardiff to Richard and Florence Hedges. Ship sunk SW of Cape Clear, Cork, Ireland. Tower Hill Memorial.
  • HEGARTY, Andrew. Mess Room Boy, SS Box Hill (London). Died 31/12/39 age 19. Born Cardiff to Andrew and Alice Hegarty. Ship sunk off the Humber Lightship. Tower Hill Memorial.
  • HENRICKSEN, Horace. Able Seaman, SS Stokesley (Cardiff). Died 24/4/40 age 42. Husband of Margaret Henricksen of Cardiff. Ship sunk off the Thames Estuary. Tower Hill Memorial.
  • HIGGINS, Edmund. Cook, SS Trevarrack (St. Ives). Died 8/6/41 age 19. Born Cardiff to William and Kathleen Higgins. Ship sunk SW of Cape Clear, Cork, Ireland. Tower Hill Memorial.
  • HILBOURNE, Edward Escott. First Radio Officer, SS Victoria City (Bideford). Died 2/12/40 age 43. Born Cardiff. Ship sunk W of the North Channel between Northern Ireland and south west Scotland. Tower Hill Memorial.
  • HILL, Cecil Bertram. Second Officer, SS Empire Caribou (London). Died 10/5/41 age 27. Husband of Florence Hill of Cardiff. Ship sunk SW of Reykjanes, Iceland. Tower Hill Memorial.
  • HILLBERG, Cyril. Fireman and Trimmer, SS Glenlea (Newcastle-on-Tyne). Died 7/11/42 age 24. Born Cardiff to Frank and Mabel Hillberg. Ship sunk N of the Azores. Tower Hill Memorial.
  • HILLBERG, Thomas. Cook, SS Whitford Point (London). Died 20/10/40 age 44. Born Cardiff. Ship sunk SW of Rockall. Tower Hill Memorial.
  • HING, Wilfred Laurence. Fireman and Trimmer, SS Canford Chine (Swansea). Died 10/2/41 age 26. Husband of Doren Hing of Cardiff. Ship sunk SW of Rockall. Tower Hill Memorial.
  • HOBBS, Walter Guthrie. Chief Engineer, SS Ciscar (London). Died 19/8/41 age 53. Born Cardiff. Ship sunk WSW of Fastnet Rock. Tower Hill Memorial.
  • HOGAN, Richard Henry. Second Engineer, SS Grelhead (London). Died 2/12/41 age 58. Husband of Martha Hogan of Cardiff. Ship sunk N of Punta Negri, Morocco. Tower Hill Memorial.
  • HOLLAND, Joseph. Cook, SS Tregarthen (London). Died 6/6/41 age 33. Born Cardiff to William and Catherine Holland. Ship sunk NNW of the Azores. Tower Hill Memorial.
  • HOLMES, Christopher John. Assistant Steward, MV San Calisto (London). Died 2/12/39 age 20. Born Cardiff. Ship sunk SW of the Tongue Lightship, Thames Estuary. Tower Hill Memorial.
  • HOLWAY, Cyril James. Second Radio Officer, SS Empire Tower (London). Died 5/3/43 age 22. Born Cardiff to Ralph and Ethel Holway. Ship sunk NW of Lisbon. Tower Hill Memorial.
  • HOOPER, Philip Cyril. Chief Steward, SS Ocean Courage (Liverpool). Died 15/1/43 age 29. Husband of Naomi Hooper of Cardiff. Ship sunk S of the Cape Verde Islands. Tower Hill Memorial Panel 75.
  • HOOTON, Ernest. Third Engineer, SS Ramillies (Cardiff). Died 8/5/41 age 53. Born Cardiff. Ship sunk in Atlantic Ocean. Tower Hill Memorial.
  • HOPKINS, Edward. Ordinary Seaman, SS Tregenna (St.Ives). Died 17/9/40 age 21. Born Cardiff to William and Alys Hopkins. Ship sunk NW of Rockall. Tower Hill Memorial.
  • HOPKINS, John Henry. Bosun, SS Manaqui (London). Died 15/3/42 age 36. Born Cardiff. Ship sunk near Barbuda in the Caribbean. Tower Hill Memorial.
  • HORRELL, William Evan. Cook, SS Baron Kelvin (Ardrossan). Died 19/10/41 age 53. Husband of Edith Horrell of Cardiff. Ship sunk in the Straits of Gibraltar. Tower Hill Memorial.
  • HOURIHANE, James Augustus. Donkeyman, SS Lerwick (London). Died 13/1/42 age 34. Born Cardiff. Ship sunk in the North Sea. Tower Hill Memorial.
  • HOWARD, Raymond Malcolm. Cabin Boy, MV Rio Bravo (London). Died 2/11/44 age 17. Born Cardiff to Mrs L. Howard. Ship sunk while anchored north of Ostend Pier, Belgium. Tower Hill Memorial.
  • HOY, John Morrison. Fourth Officer, SS Calchas (Liverpool). Died 21/4/41 age 20. Born Cardiff to Alfred and Ada Hoy. Ship sunk N of the Cape Verde Islands. Tower Hill Memorial.
  • HUGHES, David Evan. Second Engineer, SS Rose Schiaffino (Cardiff). Died 3/11/41 age 60. Born Cardiff. Ship sunk E of St. Johns, Newfoundland, Canada. Tower Hill Memorial.
  • HUGHES, Jane. Stewardess, SS St. Patrick (London). Died 13/6/41 age 57. Born Cardiff. Ship sunk in the Irish Sea. Tower Hill Memorial.
  • HUGHES, Trevor. Donkeyman, MV Canadian Star (London). Died 18/3/43 age 40. Born Cardiff to Craigfryn and Margaret Hughes. Ship sunk SE of Cape Farewell, Greenland. Tower Hill Memorial.
  • HUISH, Albert Frederick. Greaser, SS Thirlby (West Hartlepool). Died 23/1/42 age 17. Born Cardiff. Ship sunk off Seal Island, Cape Sable, Florida. Tower Hill Memorial.
  • HUNT, Alfred George. Cabin Boy, SS Glenlea (Newcastle-on-Tyne) Died 7/11/42 age 14. Born Cardiff to George and Norah Hunt. Ship sunk N of the Azores. Tower Hill Memorial.
  • HURFORD, Bertram. Third Officer, SS Thornliebank (Glasgow). Died 29/11/41 age 23. Husband of Dorothy Hurford, of Cardiff. Ship sunk NNW of the Azores. Tower Hill Memorial.
  • HURLEY, Peter. Mess Room Boy, SS Antonio (Cardiff). Died 28/3/45 age 17. Born Cardiff. Ship damaged in a collision with the British merchant ship Fort Moose off Milford Haven. Tower Hill Memorial.
  • HURN, Thomas. Deck Hand, SS Muneric (London). Died 10/9/41 age 40. Born Cardiff. Ship sunk S of Cape Farewell, Greenland. Tower Hill Memorial.
  • HYDE, Hubert Phillip. Steward, SS Empire Jaguar (London). Died 8/12/40 age 30. Husband of Donaldina Hyde of Cardiff. Ship sunk off Slyne Head, County Galway, Ireland. Tower Hill Memorial.
  • IRVING, John Henry. Third Engineer, SS Fishpool (West Hartlepool). Born Cardiff to Albert and Florence Irving. On 14/11/40 ship was attacked in the North Atlantic by German aircraft and badly damaged. John Henry Irving died of exposure at Royal Victoria Hospital, Belfast, on 1/12/40 age 24. Buried Cardiff (Cathays) Cemetery.
  • JAMES, Glyndwr. Junior Engineer, MV Aldington Court (London). Died 31/10/42 age 29. Born Cardiff. Ship sunk W of Port Nolloth, South West Africa. Tower Hill Memorial.
  • JAMES, John Frederick. Fourth Engineer, SS Empire Amethyst (Middlesborough). Died 14/4/42 age 21. Born Cardiff. Ship sunk S of Haiti. Tower Hill Memorial.
  • JAMES, Kenneth Lawrence. Fourth Engineer, SS Trevarrack (St. Ives). Died 8/6/41 age 24. Born Cardiff. Ship sunk SW of Cape Clear, Cork, Ireland. Tower Hill Memorial.
  • JAMES. Leslie Albert. Third Officer, SS Winamac (London). Died 31/8/42 age 27. Son of Esther James of Cardiff. Ship sunk E of Trinidad. Tower Hill Memorial.
  • JAMES, William Henry. Chief Steward, SS Mabriton (Newcastle-on-Tyne). Husband of Winifred James of Cardiff. Ship sunk 25/9/40 WSW of Rockall. William Henry James died on 1/12/47 age 64. Cause of death not known. Buried Cardiff Western Cemetery.
  • JEMMETT, William. Steward, SS Hamla (London). Died 23/8/42 age 58. Husband of Hilda Jemmett of Cardiff. Ship sunk S of Freetown, West Africa. Tower Hill Memorial.
  • JENKINS, Charles Arthur. Second Engineer, SS Fort Fitzgerald (London). Died 4/10/43 age 35. Husband of Constance Jenkins, of Cardiff. Ship sunk W of Algiers. Tower Hill Memorial.
  • JENKINS, Edward. Bosun, MV Athelcrest (Liverpool). Died 25/8/40 age 61. Born Cardiff to Edward and Maria Jenkins. Ship sunk NE of Flannan Isles, Scotland. Tower Hill Memorial.
  • JENKINS, Glynne. Assistant Cook, SS Tremoda (London). Died 27/8/41 age 20. Born Cardiff to John and Ethel Jenkins. Ship sunk W of Achill Island, Ireland. Tower Hill Memorial.
  • JENKINS, Peter John. Cabin Boy, SS Cornish City (Bideford). Died 29/7/43 age 17. Born Cardiff. Ship sunk SE of Madagascar. Tower Hill Memorial.
  • JENKINS, William. Chief Engineer, MV Pacific President (London). Died 2/12/40 age 46. Husband of Dorothy Jenkins of Cardiff. Ship sunk WSW of Rockall. Tower Hill Memorial.
  • JENKINS, William Thomas Gordon. Second Officer, SS Hawkinge (London). Died 27/7/41 age 50. Born Cardiff. Ship sunk SW of Fastnet. Tower Hill Memorial.
  • JENKINS, Winston Arthur Emlyn. First Radio Officer, SS Aguila (Liverpool). Died 19/8/41 age 37. Son of Gwilym and Elizabeth Jenkins of Cardiff. Ship sunk WSW of Fastnet Rock. Tower Hill Memorial.
  • JOHANNESEN, Rudolph Alexander. Second Officer, SS Nailsea Court (Cardiff). Died 10/3/43 age 23. Born Cardiff. Ship sunk S of Reykjavik, Iceland. Tower Hill Memorial.
  • JOHN, Dennis. Cabin Boy, MV Western Chief (Provisional Register). Died 14/3/41 age 21. Born Cardiff to Thomas and Alice John of Cardiff. Ship sunk in the Atlantic Ocean. Tower Hill Memorial.
  • JOHN, Jack. Fourth Engineer, SS Harperley (London). Died 4/5/43 age 21. Born Cardiff to John and Doris John. Ship sunk S of Cape Farewell, Greenland. Tower Hill Memorial.
  • JOHNSON, Frederick William. Deck Boy, SS Widestone (Newcastle-on-Tyne). Died 17/11/42 age 17. Born Cardiff to Frederick and Laura Johnson. Ship sunk SE of Cape Farewell, Greenland. Tower Hill Memorial.
  • JOHNSON, Simon Vickers. Greaser, SS Ocean Vanguard (Cardiff). Died 13/9/42 age 38. Husband of Honora Johnson of Cardiff. Ship sunk E of Galera Point, Trinidad. Tower Hill Memorial.
  • JOHNSON, William Albert. Chief Steward, SS Radhurst (London). Died 19/2/43 age 40. Born Cardiff. Ship sunk NW of St. Johns, Newfoundland, Canada. Tower Hill Memorial.
  • JOHNSTON, George. Fireman and Trimmer, SS Lancastrian Prince (London). Died 11/4/43 age 19. Born Cardiff. Ship sunk E of Newfoundland, Canada. Tower Hill Memorial.
  • JONAS, James. Assistant Steward, SS Widestone (London). Died 17/11/42 age 16. Born Cardiff to Sidney and Mary Jonas. Ship sunk SE of Cape Farewell, Greenland. Tower Hill Memorial.
  • JONES, Bernard Francis. Cabin Boy, SS Empire Wagtail (London). Died 28/12/42 age 16. Born Cardiff to Frederick and Catherine Jones. Brother of George below. Ship sunk W of Cape Finisterre, Spain. Tower Hill Memorial.
  • JONES, Caleb John. Fishing Fleets. Fireman, F.V. Oyama (Cardiff). Died 7/1/41 age 54. Born Cardiff. The Oyama was reported missing on 7/1/41. Tower Hill Memorial.
  • JONES, Clifford Thomas George. Ordinary Seaman, SS Clarissa Radcliffe (London). Died 18/3/43 age 21. Born Cardiff to John and Gertrude Jones. Ship sunk SW of Cape Farewell, Greenland. Tower Hill Memorial.
  • JONES, George Frederick Freeman. Steward, SS Helencrest (London). Died 21/7/46 age 18. Son of Frederick and Catherine Jones. Brother of Bernard above. Cause of death not known. Buried Cardiff (Cathays) Cemetery.
  • JONES, Philip Henry. Sailor, SS Port Hunter (London). Died 11/7/42 age 25. Son of Mr and Mrs W. Jones, of Cardiff. Ship sunk W of Madeira. Tower Hill Memorial.
  • JONES, Thomas Gilbert. Steward, MV Regent Lion (London). Died 16/12/42 age 18. Born Cardiff to Edward and Elizabeth Jones. Ship damaged by German submarine. Tower Hill Memorial.
  • JOSE, Robert Henry. Ordinary Seaman, SS Lapwing (London). Died 26/9/41 age 20. Born Cardiff to Frank and Lena Jose. Ship sunk NNE of the Azores. Tower Hill Memorial.
  • KEENE, William Derrick. Able Seaman, MV Narragansett (London). Died 25/3/42 age 26. Born Cardiff to William and Edith Keene. Ship sunk E of Hampton Roads, Virginia. Tower Hill Memorial.
  • KEIR, Robert Gordon. Fourth Engineer, SS Ganges (London). Died 6/4/42 age 28. Born Cardiff to Robert and Janet Keir. Ship sunk off Vizagapatam, India. Tower Hill Memorial.
  • KENNEDY, John. Cabin Boy, MV British Dominion (London). Died 10/1/43 age 16. Born Cardiff. Ship sunk NW of the Canary Islands. Tower Hill Memorial.
  • KHAN, Mashal. Donkeyman, SS Botusk (London), Died 31/1/41 age 50. Husband of Dorothy Khan of Cardiff. Ship sunk NE of Rona Island, The Hebrides, Scotland. Buried at Thurso (Mount Vernon) Cemetery, Caithness.
  • KING, Souden Peter. Cabin Boy, SS Euphorbia (North Shield). Died 14/12/40 age 20. Son of William and Mary King of Cardiff. Ship sunk WSW of Rockall. Tower Hill Memorial.
  • KINNES, William James. Third Officer, SS Roxby (West Hartlepool). Died 7/11/42 age 31. Husband of Johanna Kinnes of Cardiff. Ship sunk SW of Cape Clear, Cork, Ireland. Tower Hill Memorial.
  • KIRBY, William Edward. Master, Ship not known. Died 12/7/44 age 54 at Stanley Prisoner of War Camp, Hong Kong, of malaria. Buried at Stanley Military Cemetery, Hong Kong. Born Cardiff. Husband of Christina Kirby of Fairwater, Cardiff. Last place of abode St. Kilda, Melbourne, Australia. Listed on CWGC database.
  • KISLEY, Thomas. Fireman and Trimmer, SS Matina (Liverpool). Died 24/10/40 age 45. Born Cardiff. Ship sunk W of Rockall. Tower Hill Memorial.
  • LACK, James Henry. Donkeyman, SS Empire Wagtail (London). Died 29/12/42 age 40. Born Cardiff. Ship sunk W of Cape Finisterre, Spain. Tower Hill Memorial.
  • LAHTINEN, Axel Herman. Third Engineer, SS St. Lindsay (Newport). Died 13/6/41 age 54. Husband of Ethel Lahtinen of Cardiff. Ship sunk SW of Iceland. Tower Hill Memorial.
  • LANGLEY, William Henry. Cook, SS Empire Jaguar (London). Died 8/12/40 age 24. Born Cardiff to William and Mary Langley. Ship sunk W of Slyne Head, County Galway, Ireland. Tower Hill Memorial.
  • LAPIT, Amin. Able Seaman, SS Belcrest (London). Died 15/2/41 age 48. Son of Amin and Mina Lapit of Cardiff. Ship sunk W of Ireland. Tower Hill Memorial.
  • LAVENTURE, John James. Fireman and Trimmer, SS Glenlea (Newcastle-on-Tyne). Died 7/11/42 age 25. Husband of Florence Laventure of Cardiff. Ship sunk N of the Azores. Tower Hill Memorial.
  • LAWRENCE, John. Cabin Boy, SS Leopold II (Belgium). Died 23/12/41 age 17. Son of John and Winifred Lawrence, of Cardiff. Ship sunk in the North Sea near Lowestoft. Tower Hill Memorial.
  • LAWTON, Thomas Hatfield. Chief Engineer, MV Frederick S. Fales (Hong Kong). Died 21/9/40 age 52. Husband of Selina Lawton of Cardiff. Ship sunk W of Bloody Foreland, Ireland. Tower Hill Memorial.
  • LEE, Robert James. King’s Commendation for Brave Conduct. Master, SS Nailsea Court (Cardiff). Died 10/3/43 age 46. Born Cardiff to William and Mary Lee. Ship sunk S of Reykjavik, Iceland. Tower Hill Memorial.
  • LEGG, Frank. Bosun, SS Porthmeor (Cardiff), lost 20th August 1941. Died 20/8/41 age 22. Husband of Alice Legg of Cardiff. Ship sunk in collision with the British merchant ship Glendene in St .George’s Channel whilst en-route from Cardiff to Dublin. Tower Hill Memorial.
  • LE MAREC, Jean Luther. Able Seaman, SS Stokesley (Cardiff). Died 24/4/40 age 37. Husband of Ellen Le Marec of Cardiff. Ship sunk off the Thames Estuary. Tower Hill Memorial.
  • LEMPRIERE, Hugh Collingwood. Fourth Engineer, SS King Frederick (London). Died 19/7/44 age 41. Born Cardiff to Rudolph and Mary Lempriere. Ship sunk in the Nine Degree Channel in the Indian Ocean. Tower Hill Memorial.
  • LENSVELT, Martin. Fourth Engineer, SS Dayrose (Cardiff). Died 14/1/42 age 54. Husband of Honor Lensvelt of Cardiff. Ship sunk SW of Cape Race, Newfoundland, Canada. Tower Hill Memorial.
  • LETTON, Thomas Michael. Fireman and Trimmer, SS Empire Whale (London). Died 29/3/43 age 23. Husband of Rose Letton of Cardiff. Ship sunk NW of Cape Finisterre, Spain. Tower Hill Memorial.
  • LEUBEN, Charles. Fireman and Trimmer, SS Zouave (London). Died 17/3/43 age 60. Husband of Sarah Leuben of Cardiff. Ship sunk SE of Cape Farewell, Greenland. Tower Hill Memorial.
  • LEWIN, Henry. Fireman and Trimmer, SS Henri Mory (Swansea). Died 27/4/41 age 49. Husband of Ada Lewin of Cardiff. Ship sunk WNW of Blaskets Islands, Ireland. Tower Hill Memorial.
  • LEWIS, Dennis George Maunder. Stewards Boy, MV Brittany (Liverpool). Died 29/10/42 age 19. Born Cardiff to George and Ann Lewis. Ship sunk near Madeira. Tower Hill Memorial.
  • LEWIS, Frederick William. Third Engineer, SS Newbury (London). Died 15/9/41 age 41. Born Whitchurch, Cardiff; husband of Nancy Lewis of Hackney, London. Ship torpedoed and sunk SE of Cape Farewell, Greenland. Tower Hill Memorial.
  • LEWIS, George. Able Seaman, SS Empire Amethyst (Middlesborough). Died 14/4/42 age 40. Born Cardiff to Nathan and Kayia Lewis. Ship sunk S of Haiti. Tower Hill Memorial Panel 38.
  • LEWIS, Mortimer Stephen. Second Radio Officer, MV Magdala (Netherlands). Died 15/1/45 age 31. Husband of Elsie Lewis of Cardiff. The Dutch tanker Magdala left Reykjavik, Iceland on 15/1/45 for Manchester but was never seen again. Tower Hill Memorial.
  • LEWIS, Kenneth James. Mess Room Boy, S.S. Fiscus (Cardiff). Died 18/10/40 age 14. Son of Evan and Ethel Lewis of Cardiff. Brother of Raymond below. Ship sunk E of Rockall. Tower Hill Memorial.
  • LEWIS, Raymond Leslie. Galley Boy, SS Fiscus (Cardiff). Died 18/10/40 age 15. Son of Evan and Ethel Lewis of Cardiff. Brother of Kenneth James above. Ship sunk E of Rockall. Tower Hill Memorial.
  • LILLEY, Joseph. Able Seaman, SS Glenlea (Newcastle-on-Tyne). Died 7/11/42 age 50. Husband of Beatrice Maud Lilley of Cardiff. Ship sunk N of the Azores. Tower Hill Memorial.
  • LINAHAN, Thomas Joseph. Ordinary Seaman, SS Dione II (Port Talbot). Died 5/2/41 age 18. Born Cardiff. Ship sunk NW of Aran Island, Co. Galway, Ireland. Tower Hill Memorial.
  • LLEWELLYN, Daniel John. Fireman and Trimmer, SS Ashmun J. Clough (London). Died 26/8/44 age 33. Born Cardiff to Daniel and Mary Llewellyn. Ship sunk N of Cherbourg, France. Tower Hill Memorial.
  • LLOYD, Stanley Thomas. Second Engineer, SS Empire Turnstone (London). Died 23/10/42 age 36. Born Cardiff to Thomas and Alice Lloyd. Ship sunk SW of Iceland. Tower Hill Memorial.
  • LONGHURST, Henry Algernon Leslie. Steward, SS Ashcrest (London). Died 8/12/40 age 41. Husband of Annie Longhurst of Cardiff. Ship sunk off Tory Island, Ireland. Tower Hill Memorial.
  • LUDLOW, Thomas M.B.E. Master, SS Temple Moat (London). Died 24/2/41 age 32. Husband of Dorothy Ludlow of Cardiff. Awarded Lloyd’s Medal. Ship sunk S of Iceland. Tower Hill Memorial.
  • LUKE, Thomas Edgar. Chief Engineer, SS Rose Schiaffino (Cardiff). Died 3/11/41 age 58. Born Cardiff to William and Ann Luke. Ship sunk E of St. Johns, Newfoundland, Canada. Tower Hill Memorial.
  • LYONS, Edward. Fireman and Trimmer, SS Empire Hawksbill (London). Died 19/7/42 age 38. Husband of Phyllis Lewis of Cardiff. Ship sunk N of the Azores. Tower Hill Memorial.
  • MACE. George. Fishing Fleets. Third Hand, F.V. Naniwa (Cardiff). Died 16/2/41 age 33. Born Cardiff. Ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean by German aircraft. Tower Hill Memorial.
  • MACE, George Henry Thomas. Fireman and Trimmer, SS Glenlea (Newcastle-on-Tyne). Died 7/11/42 age 30. Born Cardiff. Ship sunk N of the Azores. Tower Hill Memorial.
  • MACLEOD, Murdo D.S.C. Master, SS Fort Buckingham (London). Died 20/1/44 age 59. Husband of Gladys Macleod of Cardiff. Ship sunk NW of the Maldive Islands. Tower Hill Memorial.
  • MACLEOD, Roderick. Master, MV Queen Victoria (Glasgow). Died 28/6/42 age 42. Husband of Irene Macleod of Cardiff. The Queen Victoria left Table Bay on 21/6/42 for Aden. Nothing more was heard of the ship and it was presumed to have been sunk by enemy action south of Mozambique on or about the 28 June. Tower Hill Memorial.
  • MAGEE, Charles Thomas. Deck Boy. SS Canford Chine (Swansea). Died 10/2/41 age 15. Born Cardiff to Charles and Violet Magee. Ship sunk SW of Rockall. Tower Hill Memorial.
  • MAGRI, Ernest Smart. Chief Steward, SS Norman Monarch (Glasgow). Died 20/5/41 age 28. Born Cardiff. Ship sunk SSE of Cape Farewell, Greenland. Rescued by the British merchant ship SS Harpagus which was sunk later in the day. Ernest Smart Magri was lost in the Harpagus. Tower Hill Memorial.
  • MAHER, Thomas Francis. Bosun, SS Anglo Saxon (London). Died 21/8/40 age 34. Husband of Mary Ellen Maher of Cardiff. Ship sunk W of the Canary Islands. Tower Hill Memorial.
  • MAHONEY, Anthony David P. Galley Boy, SS Shrewsbury (London). Died 12/2/41 age 17. Born Cardiff to David and Elise Mahoney. Ship sunk SE of the Azores. Tower Hill Memorial.
  • MAHONEY, Trevor. Donkeyman, SS Cornish City (Bideford). Died 29/7/43 age 36. Born Cardiff. Ship sunk SE of Madagascar. Tower Hill Memorial.
  • MALARBY, Albert Edward. Steward, SS Empire Stream (Greenock). Died 25/9/41 age 46. Husband of Nellie Malarby of Cardiff. Ship sunk NNE of the Azores. Tower Hill Memorial.
  • MALCOLM, Albert James. Assistant Steward, MV Kars (London). Died 22/2/42 age 18. Born Cardiff to Robert and Alice Malcolm. Ship sunk S of Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. Tower Hill Memorial.
  • MANLEY, Walter John. Master, SS Lorient (Cardiff) Died 4/5/43 age 40. Born Cardiff to Frederick and Mary Manley. Ship sunk S of Cape Farewell, Greenland. Tower Hill Memorial.
  • MANSON, Archibald Bonar. Second Engineer, SS Zurichmoor (London). Died 23/5/42 age 45. Husband of Doris Manson of Cardiff. Ship sunk E of Philadelphia. Tower Hill Memorial.
  • MARFIELD, Arthur Henry. Fourth Engineer, SS Treworlas (St. Ives). Died 28/12/42 age 42. Born Cardiff to Arthur and Elizabeth Marfield. Ship sunk E of Port of Spain, Trinidad. Tower Hill Memorial.
  • MARSH, William James. Ordinary Seaman, SS Bibury (London). Died 31/8/40 age 21. Born Cardiff to Albert and Catherine Marsh. Ship sunk NW of Ireland. Tower Hill Memorial.
  • MARTIN, Frederick. Fireman and Trimmer, SS Empire Whale (London). Died 29/3/43 age 43. Born Cardiff. Ship sunk NW of Cape Finisterre, Spain. Tower Hill Memorial.
  • MARTIN, Samuel. Fireman and Trimmer, SS Llanwern (London). Died 26/2/41 age 49. Husband of Emily Louisa Martin of Cardiff. Ship sunk in the Atlantic Ocean by German aircraft. Tower Hill Memorial.
  • MATT, Dollah. Handyman, SS Widestone (London). Died 17/11/42 age 48. Husband of L. Matt of Cardiff. Ship sunk SE of Cape Farewell, Greenland. Tower Hill Memorial.
  • MATTHEWS, Denys James. Apprentice, MV Behar (London). Died 9/3/44 age 17. Born Cardiff to Jasper and Mary Matthews. Ship sunk SW of the Cocos Islands, Indian Ocean. Tower Hill Memorial.
  • McAULEY, Gilbert Malcolm. First Radio Officer, SS Toronto City (Bristol). Died 2/7/41 age 31. Born Cardiff to John and Caroline McAuley. Ship sunk N of the Azores. Tower Hill Memorial.
  • McCARTHY, Michael. Ordinary Seaman, SS Sauternes (Plymouth), Died 7/12/41 age 20. Born Cardiff to Michael and Rachel McCarthy. Ship sank in a storm near the Faroe Islands. Tower Hill Memorial.
  • McCARTHY. William. Greaser, SS Empire Jaguar (London). Died 8/12/40 age 30. Born Cardiff. Ship sunk west of Slyne Head, County Galway, Ireland. Tower Hill Memorial.
  • McEWAN, William Ernest. Master, SS Lulworth Hill (London). Died 19/3/43 age 45. Husband of M. McEwan of Cardiff. Ship sunk W of Luanda, West Africa. Tower Hill Memorial.
  • McGRATH, John Thomas. Bosun, SS White Crest (Newcastle-on-Tyne). Died 24/2/42 age 34. Husband of Georgina McGrath of Cardiff. Ship sunk SE of St. Johns, Newfoundland, Canada. Tower Hill Memorial.
  • McLAREN, Stanley. Third Officer, SS Ashbury (Glasgow). Died 8/1/45 age 36. Born Cardiff to Stanley and Harriet Emma McLaren. Ship was wrecked at the entrance to Kyle of Tongue, Scotland. Tower Hill Memorial.
  • McLEA, Edward Alexander. Second Officer, SS Menin Ridge (London). Died 24/10/39 age 49. Husband of B. McLea of Cardiff. Ship sunk W of Gibraltar. Tower Hill Memorial.
  • McMURTRY, Archibald. Able Seaman, SS Inver (Belfast). Died 17/12/40 age 41. Husband of D. McMurtry of Cardiff. Ship sunk in the Thames Estuary N of Sheerness. Tower Hill Memorial.
  • McREYNOLDS, Thomas. Fireman and Trimmer, SS Otterpool (West Hartlepool). Died 20/6/40 age 53. Husband of Mary McReynolds of Cardiff. Ship sunk W of Ushant, France. Tower Hill Memorial.
  • McTAVISH, John. Cabin Boy, SS Black Osprey (Provisional Register). Died 18/2/41 age 17. Born Cardiff. Ship sunk S of Iceland. Tower Hill Memorial.
  • MEARS, William. Bosun, SS Mabriton (Newcastle-on-Tyne). Died 25/9/40 age 54. Born Cardiff. Ship sunk WSW of Rockall. Tower Hill Memorial.
  • MERCIA, William Francis Joseph. Assistant Cook, SS Tregenna (St. Ives). Died 17/9/40 age 20. Born Cardiff. Ship sunk NW of Rockall. Tower Hill Memorial.
  • MIDDLETON, Albert Edward. Cook, SS Sirikishna (Leith). Died 24/2/41 age 32. Husband of Violet Middleton of Cardiff. Ship sunk S of Iceland. Tower Hill Memorial.
  • MILDE, Alfred John. Fishing Fleets. Bosun, F.V. Oyama (Cardiff). Died 7/1/41 age 24. Born Cardiff. The Oyama was believed sunk by enemy action. Tower Hill Memorial.
  • MILLARD, Thomas. Fireman and Trimmer, SS Otterpool (West Hartlepool). Died 20/6/40 age 53. Born Cardiff. Ship sunk W of Ushant, France. Tower Hill Memorial.
  • MILLER, Alfred. Steward, SS Carlton (Newcastle-on-Tyne). Died 20/12/40 age 53. Born Cardiff to Samuel and Mary Miller. Ship sunk W of Ireland. Tower Hill Memorial.
  • MITCHELL, Thomas Charles Frederick. Sailor, SS Brandon (London). Died 8/12/39 age 26. Husband of Mrs Eva Mitchell of Cardiff. Ship sunk SW of Fastnet. Tower Hill Memorial.
  • MOLLOY, John. Bosun, SS British Monarch (Glasgow). Died 19/6/40 age 33. Husband of Phyllis Molloy of Cardiff. Ship sunk NNW of Coruna, Spain. Tower Hill Memorial.
  • MONTANES, Angel. Second Engineer, SS Caleb Sprague (London). Died 31/1/44 age 48. Husband of Guana Montanes of Cardiff. Ship sunk E of Beachy Head, East Sussex. Tower Hill Memorial.
  • MOON, William Ernest. Steward, SS Deptford (London). Died 13/12/39 age 57. Husband of F. Moon of Cardiff. Ship sunk NNW of Honningsvaag, Norway. Tower Hill Memorial.
  • MOORE, George. Able Seaman, SS Henri Mory (Swansea). Died 26/4/41 age 42. Husband of K. Moore of Cardiff. Ship sunk WNW of Blaskets Islands, Ireland. Tower Hill Memorial.
  • MOORE, John. Second Engineer, SS Tia Juana (London). Died 16/2/42 age 39. Husband of H. Moore of Cardiff. Ship sunk SW of Punta Macolla, Venezuela. Tower Hill Memorial.
  • MORECROFT, Lawrence James William. Able Seaman, SS Glenlea (Newcastle-on-Tyne). Died 7/11/42 age 22. Born Cardiff. Ship sunk N of the Azores. Tower Hill Memorial.
  • MORGAN, Frederick William. Steward, SS Empire Engineer (West Hartlepool). Died 4/2/41 age 56. Born Cardiff. Ship sunk SE of Cape Farewell, Greenland. Tower Hill Memorial.
  • MORGAN, Harold Greville. Second Officer, SS Sylvia de Larrinaga (Liverpool). Died 14/8/42 age 26. Born Cardiff. Ship sunk SW of Canary Islands. Tower Hill Memorial.
  • MORGAN. Leonard. Sailor, SS Glenlea (Newcastle-on-Tyne). Died 7/11/42 age 19. Born Cardiff to William and Emma Morgan. Ship sunk n of the Azores. Tower Hill Memorial.
  • MORGAN, Terence Henry. Galley Boy, SS Baron Kelvin (Ardrossan). Died 19/10/41 age 16. Born Cardiff to Mr and Mrs Henry Morgan. Ship sunk in the Straits of Gibraltar. Tower Hill Memorial.
  • MORGAN, William Gabriel. Bosun, SS Hillfern (Newcastle-on-Tyne). Died 31/10/40 age 44. Husband of Annie Morgan of Cardiff. Ship sunk in the North Sea off Buchan Ness, Aberdeenshire. Tower Hill Memorial.
  • MORRIS, Evan Daniel. Fourth Engineer, SS Harpasa (London). Died 5/4/42 age 54. Born Cardiff to John and Mary Morris. Ship sunk in the Bay of Bengal by enemy aircraft. Tower Hill Memorial.
  • MUNRO, John Robert. Chief Engineer, SS Slemish (Belfast). Died 23/12/44 age 69. Husband of E.A. Munro of Cardiff. Ship sunk off Cherbourg, France. Tower Hill Memorial.
  • MURPHY, Maurice. Sailor, SS Brandon (London). Died 8/12/39 age 21. Born Cardiff to Patrick and Bridgid Murphy. Ship sunk SW of Fastnet. Tower Hill Memorial.
  • MUSA, Maurof Ali. Fireman and Trimmer, SS King Frederick (London). Died 19/7/44 age 29. Born Cardiff to Hagi Ali and Annie Musa. Ship sunk in the Nine Degree Channel in the Indian Ocean. Tower Hill Memorial.
  • MUTCH, George Wiseman. Ordinary Seaman, SS White Crest (Newcastle-on-Tyne). Died 24/2/42 age 18. Son of Charles and Amy Mutch of Cardiff. Ship sunk SE of St. Johns, Newfoundland, Canada. Tower Hill Memorial.
  • NELSON. Edgar Raymond. Third Engineer, SS Nailsea Court (Cardiff). Died 10/3/43 age 26. Born Cardiff to Mrs M. Nelson. Ship sunk S of Reykjavik, Iceland. Tower Hill Memorial.
  • NELSON, William Ivor. Third Engineer, MV Aldington Court (London). Died 31/10/42 age 30. Husband of Violet Nelson of Cardiff. Ship sunk W of Port Nolloth, South West Africa. Tower Hill Memorial.
  • NEMBACH, John. Third Engineer, SS Elmcrest (London). Died 5/7/40 age 61. Husband of Elizabeth Nembach of Cardiff. Ship sunk S of Portland Bill, Dorset. Tower Hill Memorial.
  • NEWBERRY, Thomas David. Able Seaman, SS Tregenna (St. Ives) Died 17/9/40 age 38. Born Cardiff to Thomas and Mary Newberry. Ship sunk NW of Rockall. Tower Hill Memorial.
  • NEWMAN, Arthur Frederick. Master, SS Dayrose (Cardiff). Died 14/1/42 age 58. Husband of Louise Anne Newman of Cardiff. Father of Arthur below. Ship sunk SW of Cape Race, Newfoundland, Canada. Tower Hill Memorial.
  • NEWMAN, Arthur Frederick. Third Officer, MV Narragansett (London). Died 25/3/42 age 32. Husband of Olive Newman of Cardiff. Son of Arthur above. Ship sunk E of Hampton Roads, Virginia. Tower Hill Memorial.
  • NEWMAN, William Henry. Fireman and Trimmer, SS Bibury (London). Died 31/8/40 age 25. Husband of Ellen Newman of Cardiff. Ship sunk NW of Ireland. Tower Hill Memorial.
  • NIBLETT, Dennis Edmund. Third Officer, SS Samala (Liverpool). Died 30/9/40 age 24. Born Cardiff to Llewellyn and Martha Niblett. Ship sunk W of Ireland. Tower Hill Memorial.
  • NICHOLAS, Stanley. Fishing Fleets. Third Hand, F.V. Oyama (Cardiff). Died 7/1/41 age 34. Born Cardiff. Ship reported missing on 7/1/41. Tower Hill Memorial.
  • NICHOLLS, Marcus Hugh. Sailor, SS Baron Carnegie (Ardrossan). Born Cardiff. Ship bombed by German aircraft off the Mumbles, Swansea. Tower Hill Memorial.
  • NICOLL, Reginald. Chief Steward, SS Harpalyce (London). Died 25/8/40 age 34. Son of Walter and Lilian Nicoll of Cardiff. Ship sunk N of the Butt of Lewis, Hebrides. Tower Hill Memorial.
  • NUMA, Horace Edward Camille. Second Officer, SS Ramillies (Cardiff). Died 8/5/41 age 23. Born Cardiff. Ship sunk in Atlantic Ocean. Tower Hill Memorial.
  • NUTTALL, Wilfred. Third Engineer, SS Registan (London). Husband of Mrs P. Nuttall of Cardiff. Ship sunk 29/942 E of Barbados. Wilfred Nuttall died 6/3/48 age 42. Cause of death not known.
  • O’BRIEN, James. Chief Officer, SS Kervegan (Cardiff). Died 9/2/41 age 25. Husband of Ogwen O’Brien of Cardiff. Ship sunk in North Atlantic. Tower Hill Memorial.
  • O’CONNELL, Daniel. Fireman and Trimmer, SS Glenlea (Newcastle-on-Tyne). Died 7/11/42 age 28. Born Cardiff. Ship sunk N of the Azores. Tower Hill Memorial.
  • O’CONNELL, John. Able Seaman, MV Empire Gem (Glasgow) Died 24/1/42 age 29. Born Cardiff to James and Gwendoline O’Connell. Ship sunk SW of the Diamond Shoals buoy off Cape Hatteras, North Carolina. Tower Hill Memorial.
  • O’CONNELL, Michael. Fireman and Trimmer, SS Glenlea (Newcastle-on-Tyne). Died 7/11/42 age 26. Husband of Constance O’Connell of Cardiff. Ship sunk N of the Azores. Tower Hill Memorial.
  • O’CONNELL. Michael Albert. Fireman and Trimmer, SS Roxby (West Hartlepool). Died 7/11/42 age 30. Born Cardiff. Ship sunk SW of Cape Clear, Cork, Ireland. Tower Hill Memorial.
  • O’DONOVAN, Jerimiah David Joseph. Third Officer, SS Hindpool (West Hartlepool). Died 8/3/41 age 28. Ship sunk N of Cape Verde. Tower Hill Memorial.
  • O’DRISCOLL, Flurance. Boy, SS Clarissa Radcliffe (London). Died 18/3/43 age 16. Son of John and Kathleen O’Driscoll of Cardiff. Ship sunk SW of Cape Farewell, Greenland. Tower Hill Memorial.
  • OFFSIDE, Joseph. Fireman and Trimmer, SS Belcrest (London). Died 15/2/41 age 42. Husband of Elsie Offside of Cardiff. Ship sunk W of Ireland. Tower Hill Memorial.
  • O’KEEFFE, Cyril George. First Radio Officer, SS Bassano (Hull). Died 9/1/41 age 41. Born Cardiff. Ship sunk NW of Rockall. Tower Hill Memorial.
  • OLIVARI, Stansbury Andrea. Third Engineer, SS Baron Ogilvy (Ardrossan). Died 29/9/42 age 25. Son of Guy and Emma Olivari of Cardiff. Ship sunk SW of Cape Palmas, Liberia. Tower Hill Memorial.
  • OLIVER, Joseph Thomas. Third Engineer, SS Stancleeve (London). Died 6/12/51. Husband of Edith Oliver of Cardiff. Cause of death not known. Buried at Cathays Cemetery, Cardiff.
  • OLSEN, Hans Christian. Steward, SS Starstone (London). Died 31/10/40 age 36. Husband of Beatrice Olsen of Cardiff. Killed by enemy action when the Starstone was attacked on 31/10/40 SW of Ireland Buried at Greenock Cemetery.
  • O’REILLY, Gerald. Cook, Distressed British Seaman (DBS) on SS Trekieve (St. Ives). Died 4/11/42. Born Cardiff to John and Emily O’Reilly of Cardiff. Ship sunk E of Maputo in the Mozambique Channel. Tower Hill Memorial.
  • O’SHEA, Timothy. Fireman and Trimmer, SS Otterpool (West Hartlepool). Died 20/6/40 age 22. Born Cardiff to Peter and Mary O’Shea. Ship sunk W of Ushant, France. Tower Hill Memorial.
  • OSTRICH, John. Mess Room Boy, SS Margo (Cardiff), Died 8/3/41 age 14. Born Cardiff to Louis and Nancy Ostrich. Ship attacked in the English Channel by German aircraft. Buried at Penzance Cemetery, Cornwall.
  • O’SULLIVAN, John Anthony. Fireman and Trimmer, SS Fort Babine (London). Died 6/2/43 age 25. Husband of Gladys O’Sullivan of Cardiff. Ship bombed by German aircraft off Algeria, North Africa. Buried Le Petit Lac Cemetery. Algeria.
  • OWEN, Huw Jeffery. Second Officer, SS Henri Mory (Swansea). Died 26/4/41 age 24. Born Cardiff. Ship sunk WNW of Blaskets Islands, Ireland. Tower Hill Memorial.
  • PAGE, Alfred. Galley Boy, SS Widestone (London). Died 17/11/42 age 14. Born Cardiff to William and Julia Page. Ship sunk SE of Cape Farewell, Greenland. Tower Hill Memorial.
  • PAIN, Sidney George Hadley. Steward, SS Kervegan (Cardiff). Died 9/2/41 age 25. Born Cardiff to Sidney and Emily Pain. Ship sunk in north Atlantic. Tower Hill Memorial.
  • PALAU, Josi Orpi. Chief Officer, SS Empire Guillemot (London). Died 24/10/41 age 56. Husband of Josefa Orpi Palau of Cardiff. Ship sunk W of Galeta island, Algeria. Buried at Bone War Cemetery, Algeria.
  • PALMER, Edgar Charles. Chief Engineer, MV Diala (London). Died 15/1/42 age 40. Born Cardiff to Mrs E. Palmer. Ship sunk ESE of Cape Race, Newfoundland, Canada. Tower Hill Memorial.
  • PARSONS, Frederick William. Cook, SS Svend Foyn (London). Husband of Ethel Parsons of Cardiff. On 19/3/41 ship hit an iceberg, S of Cape Farewell, Greenland. Frederick William Parsons died 21/3/43 age 21. Buried St. John’s (Mount Carmel) Roman Catholic Cemetery, Newfoundland.
  • PATES, Samuel Christian. Able Seaman, SS Glenlea (Newcastle-on-Tyne). Died 7/11/42 age 23. Born Cardiff. Ship sunk N of the Azores. Tower Hill Memorial.
  • PATTERSON, Ernest Henry. Second Engineer, SS Inver (Belfast). Died 17/12/40 age 56. Husband of Bertha May Patterson of Cardiff. Ship sunk in the Thames Estuary N of Sheerness. Tower Hill Memorial.
  • PATTERSON, Francis Henry. Chief Engineer, SS Amicus (Cardiff). Died 19/12/40 age 65. Husband of Elizabeth Ann Patterson of Cardiff. Ship sunk W of County Mayo, Ireland. Tower Hill Memorial.
  • PATTON, Andrew William. King’s Commendation for Brave Conduct. Able Seaman, SS Parracombe (London). Died 2/5/41 age 46. Born Cardiff to Andrew and Mary Patton. Ship sunk off Cap Bon, Tunisia. Tower Hill Memorial.
  • PEARSON, John Henry. Chief Engineer, SS Arlington Court (London). Died 16/11/39 age 65. Husband of Mary Pearson of Cardiff. Ship sunk E of Start Point, Devon. Tower Hill Memorial Panel 10.
  • PEARSON, Stephen. Third Engineer, MV Victor Ross (London). Died 2/12/40 age 28. Husband of Miriam Pearson of Cardiff. Ship sunk SW from Bloody Foreland, Co. Donegal, Ireland. Tower Hill Memorial.
  • PERKS, Arthur Joseph. Efficient Deck Hand, SS Lancastrian Prince (London). Died 11/4/43 age 22. Born Cardiff. Ship sunk E of Newfoundland, Canada. Tower Hill Memorial.
  • PERRY, Dennis. Mess Room Boy, MV Santos (Norway). Died 18/8/43 age 17. Born Cardiff to Fred and Doris Perry. Ship sunk in collision with the American merchant ship Theodore Dwight Weld S of Newfoundland in dense fog. Tower Hill Memorial.
  • PERRY, Robert Harold. Chief Officer, SS Tremoda (London). Died 27/8/41 age 45. Husband of Lily Perry of Cardiff. Ship sunk W of Achill Island, Ireland. Tower Hill Memorial.
  • PETERSONOFF, Victor Patrick. Fishing Fleets. Ex-Decky, F.V. Naniwa (Cardiff). Died 16/2/41 age 23. Born Cardiff. Ship was bombed and sunk in the Atlantic Ocean by German aircraft. Tower Hill Memorial.
  • PEZZACK, Charles Herbert. Master, SS Standard Rose (Cardiff). Died 9/4/45 age 56. Husband of Ethel Pezzack of Cardiff. Cause of death not known. Buried at Cardiff Western Cemetery.
  • PHELPS, Cyril Henry. Chief Engineer, SS Trelissick (St. Ives). Died 23/6/41 age 45. Husband of Mabel Phelps of Cardiff. Ship sunk by enemy aircraft near Sheringham Buoy, Norfolk. Buried at Cardiff (Cathays) Cemetery.
  • PHILLIPS, Albert Edward. Cabin Boy, SS Belcrest (London). Died 15/2/41 age 19. Born Cardiff to Albert and Catherine Phillips. Ship sunk W of Ireland. Tower Hill Memorial.
  • PHILLIPS, Caleb. Bosun, SS Gemstone (London). Husband of Rose Phillips of Cardiff. Died 24/5/43 age 51 of malnutrition as POW at Fukuoka Camp No. 3. Buried at Yokohama British Commonwealth War Cemetery, Japan.
  • PHILLIPS, Thomas William. Second Engineer, SS Arabistan (London). Died 1/8/42 age 36. Born Cardiff. Ship sunk E of Aracaju, Northern Brazil. Tower Hill Memorial.
  • PHILLIPS, William George. Greaser, SS Manaqui (London). Died 15/3/42 age 36. Husband of Lillian Phillips of Cardiff. Ship sunk near Barbuda in the Caribbean. Tower Hill Memorial.
  • PHILP, Thomas Owen. Baker, MV Glenmoor (London). Died 27/11/40 age 19. Born Cardiff to Alfred and Laura Philp. Ship sunk NW of Sylne Head, Ireland. Tower Hill Memorial.
  • PIDDLE, Joseph John. Mess Room Boy, SS Euphorbia (North Shields). Died 14/12/40 age 20. Born Cardiff. Ship sunk WSW of Rockall. Tower Hill Memorial.
  • POOLE, Reginald Edward. First Radio Officer, MV Narragansett (London). Died 25/3/42 age 38. Born Cardiff to Frederick and Maud Poole. Ship sunk E of Hampton Roads, Virginia. Tower Hill Memorial.
  • POWELL, David Emlyn. Master, SS Menin Ridge (London). Died 24/10/39 age 36. Husband of Alice Powell of Cardiff. Ship sunk W of Gibraltar. Tower Hill Memorial.
  • POWELL, Frank George. Steward, MV Stentor (Liverpool). Died 27/10/42 age 36. Born Cardiff. Ship sunk NW of the Canary Islands. Tower Hill Memorial.
  • PRICE, John. Master, SS Melito (Bristol). Died 6/1/46 age 48. Husband of Mrs M. Price of Cardiff. Cause of death not known. Buried Cardiff (Llandaff) Cemetery.
  • PRICKETT, Eric Owen. First Officer, SS Almeda Star (London). Died 17/1/41 age 31. Born Cardiff to Owen and Catherine Prickett. Ship sunk NE of Rockall. Tower Hill Memorial.
  • PRIMANITSKY, Albert Alfred. Third Engineer, SS Leadgate (Newcastle-on-Tyne). Died 11/3/43 age 26. Born Cardiff to Mary Primanitsky. Ship sunk W of the Hebrides. Tower Hill Memorial.
  • PRINDLE, Frederick Henry. Cook, SS Creemuir (Newcastle-on-Tyne). Died 11/11/40 age 28. Born Cardiff. Brother of Trevor and William below. Ship sunk between Stonehaven and Aberdeen. Tower Hill Memorial.
  • PRINDLE, Trevor. Galley Boy, SS Canford Chine (Swansea). Died 10/2/41 age 15. Born Cardiff. Brother of Frederick above and William below. Ship sunk SW of Rockall. Tower Hill Memorial.
  • PRINDLE, William. Mess Room Boy, SS Creemuir (Newcastle-on-Tyne). Died 11/11/40 age 16. Born Cardiff. Brother of Frederick and Trevor above. Ship sunk between Stonehaven and Aberdeen. Tower Hill Memorial.
  • PRITCHARD, Arthur Edward. Fishing Fleets. Second Hand, FV John Baptist (Milford Haven). Died 7/9/40 age 44. Born Cardiff. Ship sunk south of Coningberg Lightship, Ireland. Tower Hill Memorial.
  • PRITCHARD, Frederick Llewellyn. Greaser, SS Foremost 45 (London). Died 2/11/41 age 61. Husband of Margaret Pritchard of Cardiff. Ship hit a mine and sank at Barry Roads. Buried at Cardiff (Cathays) Cemetery.
  • PRYSE, Theodore, O.B.E. Master, SS Newbury (London). Died 15/9/41 age 34. Husband of Rose Pryse of Cardiff. Ship sunk SE of Cape Farewell, Greenland. Tower Hill Memorial.
  • PURVES, John. Second Engineer, SS Fort Lamy (Newport). Died 8/3/43 age 39. Husband of Dorothy Purves of Cardiff. Ship sunk SE of Cape Farewell, Greenland. Tower Hill Memorial.
  • RADCLIFFE, Robert Leonard. Chief Officer, SS Tregarthen (London). Died 6/6/41 age 41. Husband of Dorothy Radcliffe of Cardiff. Ship sunk NNW of the Azores. Tower Hill Memorial.
  • RAFFRAY, John Francis. Chief Engineer, SS Polzella (Penzance). Died 17/1/40 age 51. Husband of Linda Raffray of Cathays, Cardiff. Ship sunk N of Muckle Flugga, Shetland Isles. Tower Hill Memorial.
  • RASMUSSEN, Cyril Mado. Cook, SS Empire Lake (West Hartlepool). Died 15/7/43 age 21. Born Cardiff to Mr and Mrs Rasmussen. Ship sunk E of Madagascar. Tower Hill Memorial.
  • REARDON-Smith, Philip. Apprentice, SS Victoria City (Bideford). Died 2/12/40 age 19. Born Cardiff. Ship sunk W of the North Channel between Northern Ireland and SW Scotland. Tower Hill Memorial.
  • REDMAN, John Daniel. Mess Room Steward, SS Belcrest (London). Died 15/2/41 age 21. Born Cardiff to William and Jinnie Redman. Ship sunk W of Ireland. Tower Hill Memorial.
  • REED, Henry. Steward, SS Ruperra (Cardiff). Died 19/10/40 age 58. Husband of Elizabeth Reed of Cardiff. Ship sunk SW of Rockall. Tower Hill Memorial.
  • REED, John Harold. Chief Engineer, SS Empire Cromwell (Sunderland). Died 28/11/42 age 45. Born Cardiff. Ship sunk SW of Galeota Point, Trinidad. Tower Hill Memorial.
  • REES, Gwyn. Able Seaman, SS Durdham (Bristol). Died 27/7/40 age 33. Husband of Nellie Rees of Cardiff. Ship struck a mine in the Bristol Channel off Cardiff. Tower Hill Memorial.
  • REES, William John. Cadet, SS Harpagon (London). Died 19/4/42 age 18. Born Cardiff. Ship sunk NNW of Bermuda. Tower Hill Memorial Panel 55.
  • REES, William John. Master, SS Harpalyce (London). Died 25/8/40 age 50. Born Cardiff to John and Kate Annie Rees. Ship sunk N of the Butt of Lewis, Hebrides. Tower Hill Memorial.
  • REGAN, Daniel. Fireman and Trimmer, SS Fort Lac La Ronge (Manchester). Born Cardiff to Flurence and Sarah Regan. Died of medical condition, Cameron Hospital, Methil, on 17th April 1944 age 36. Buried at Methil Cemetery, Wemyss, Fifeshire.
  • REILLY, James. Quartermaster, SS Orduna (Liverpool). Died 12/5/45 age 58. Husband of Mary Reilly of Cardiff. Cause of death not known. Buried at Cardiff (Cathays) Cemetery.
  • REYNOLDS, Harold Leigh. Steward, SS Llanwern (London). Died 26/2/41 age 60. Husband of Ethel Maud Reynolds of Cardiff. Ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean by German aircraft. Tower Hill Memorial.
  • RICHARDS, William Edward. Kings Commendation for Brave Conduct. Second Officer, MV Melbourne Star (London). Died 2/4/43 age 31. Born Cardiff to Charles and Ethel Richards. Ship sunk SE of Bermuda. Tower Hill Memorial.
  • RIGGS, Richard Charlton. Second Officer, SS Whitford Point (London). Died 20/10/40 age 26. Born Cardiff, Ship sunk SW of Rockall. Tower Hill Memorial.
  • RILEY, James. Able Seaman, SS Magdalena (West Hartlepool). Died 18/9/40 age 44. Husband of Edith Riley of Cardiff. Ship sunk S of Iceland. Tower Hill Memorial.
  • RING, Peter Samuel. Fireman and Trimmer, SS Baron Kelvin (Ardrossan). Died 19/10/41 age 27. Born Cardiff to Christina Ring. Ship sunk in the Straits of Gibraltar. Buried Gibraltar (North Front) Cemetery.
  • RIVAS, Juan. Steward, SS Empire Lake (West Hartlepool). Died 15/7/43 age 29. Born Cardiff. Ship sunk E of Madagascar. Tower Hill Memorial.
  • ROACH, James. Greaser, MV Taranaki (Southampton). Died 9/1/46 age 46. Husband of Annie Roach of Cardiff. Cause of death not known. Buried Cardiff (Cathays) Cemetery.
  • ROBERTS, Charles Edward Braithwaite. Donkeyman, SS Embassage (Newcastle-on-Tyne). Died 27/8/41 age 29. Born Cardiff to Charles and Jessie Roberts. Ship sunk W of Achill Island, Ireland. Tower Hill Memorial.
  • ROBERTS, Ivor. Purser, MV Doryssa (London). Died 25/4/43 age 27. Born Cardiff to Mr and Mrs F. Roberts. Ship sunk in Indian Ocean. Tower Hill Memorial.
  • ROBERTS, William. Cook, SS Uskside (Newport). Died 1/8/43 age 39. Born Cardiff to Edward and Edith Roberts. Ship sunk alongside the berth at Palermo, Sicily. William Roberts died at Palermo due to traumatic amputation of right leg resulting from the enemy action. Buried Catania War Cemetery, Sicily.
  • ROBERTS, William Stephen. Second Engineer, SS Fort Norfolk (London). Died 24/6/44 age 46. Husband of Frances Roberts of Cardiff. Ship struck a mine and sank off Juno Beach, Calvados, France. Tower Hill Memorial.
  • ROBINS, Reginald Gilbert Charles. Chief Engineer, SS Empire Airman (Newcastle-on-Tyne). Died 21/9/40 age 45. Husband of R. Robins of Cardiff. Ship sunk W of Bloody Foreland, Ireland. Tower Hill Memorial.
  • ROBINSON, Kenneth W. King’s Commendation for Brave Conduct. Second Radio Officer, MV Darlington Court (London). Died 20/5/41 age 21. Born Cardiff to Alfred and Agnes Robinson. Ship sunk S of Cape Farewell, Greenland. Tower Hill Memorial.
  • ROCKE, Solomon. Chief Engineer, SS Brinkburn (Sunderland). Died 21/6/43 age 55. Husband of Gertrude Rocke of Cardiff. Ship sunk W of Algiers. Tower Hill Memorial.
  • RODD, Leonard John. Chief Officer, MV Thursobank (Glasgow). Died 22/3/42 age 31. Born Cardiff to John and Evelyn Rodd of Cardiff. Ship sunk E of Chesapeake Bay, USA. Tower Hill Memorial.
  • ROMAINE, Joseph. Donkeyman, SS Tacoma Star (London). Died 1/2/42 age 51. Husband of E. Romaine of Cardiff. Ship sunk E of Hampton Roads, Virginia. Tower Hill Memorial.
  • ROONEY, William Lawrence. Assistant Cook, SS Tregarthen (London). Died 6/6/41 age 24. Born Cardiff. Ship sunk NNW of the Azores. Tower Hill Memorial.
  • ROSSER, Percival. Junior Engineer, MV Port Victor (London). Died 30/4/43 age 22. Born Cardiff to Joseph and Doris Rosser of Cardiff. Ship sunk NE of the Azores. Tower Hill Memorial.
  • ROWAN, James. Third Engineer, SS Leo Dawson (Newcastle-on-Tyne). Died 29/1/40 age 36. Born Cardiff. The Leo Dawson had been missing since 29th January 1940. However, the commander of the German submarine U-37 reported that on 4/2/40 the Leo Dawson was hit aft by one torpedo E of Bressay, Shetland Islands. Tower Hill Memorial.
  • RUDALL, Leslie Gilbert. Carpenter, MV Glenmoor (London). Died 27/11/40 age 25. Born Cardiff to Percy and Ellen Rudall. Ship sunk NW of Sylne Head, Ireland. Tower Hill Memorial.
  • RUSS, Charles Phillip. Cook, SS Euphorbia (North Shields). Died 14/12/40 age 27. Born Cardiff to Phillip and Bridget Russ. Ship sunk WSW of Rockall. Tower Hill Memorial.
  • RUSSELL, William, BEM. Boatswain, SS Bury (Grimsby). Died 18/2/46 age 56, at Cleethorpes. Cause of death not stated. Born Cardiff. Husband of Mrs. Mary Jane Russell of Cleethorpes, Lincolnshire. Buried at Cleethorpes Cemetery. Listed on CWGC database.
  • RYAN, Daniel James. Chief Engineer, SS Queensbury (London). Died 6/6/41 age 54. Husband of Mary Ryan of Cardiff. Ship was sunk in the Atlantic Ocean by German aircraft. Buried Montrose (Sleepyhillock) Cemetery, Angus.
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