Service Details
Name:
 RAJAGOPAL
Initials:
 S
Rank:
 Fireman and Trimmer
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Regiment:
 Merchant Navy
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Unit:
 S.S. Terlings (London)
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Date of Death:
 1940-07-21
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Age:
 28
Cause of Death:
 Killed in action, when on route from London via Southampton for Milford Haven and Sydney in ballast she came under an air attack from German aircraft. Survivors reported as many as 36 Do-17 with fighter escort and Me-110's attack the ship which sank on the first attack
Additional
Information:
Coloured man. Born Durban. ref. South African Roll of Honour 1939-45
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 106.

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