Service Details
Name:
 BENNETT
Given Name:
 ZINDELA
Initials:
 Z
Rank:
 Fireman & Trimmer
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Regiment:
 Merchant Navy
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Unit:
 S.S. Empire Heath (Sunderland)
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Date of Death:
 1944-05-13
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Age:
 38
Cause of Death:
 On 11 May 1944, the unescorted Empire Heath (Master William Thompson Brown DSC) was torpedoed and sunk by U-129 east-northeast of Rio de Janeiro. The master, 45 crew members and nine gunners were lost. One crew member was taken prisoner by the U-boat.
Additional
Information:
Husband of Mercy Bennett, of Sayed Omar Store, Shangweni Rail, Durban, Natal. Born Natla, South Africa. ***Some records show the Empire Heath as being sunk 11th May and CWGC uses 13 May for commemoration. ref. South African Roll of Honour 1939-1945
Commemoration
Country:
 United Kingdom
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Locality:
 London
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Cemetery:
 TOWER HILL MEMORIAL
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Grave Reference:
 Panel 41.

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