In Memory Of
BENNETT, ZINDELA
Service Details
Age:
38
Date of Birth:
-0001-11-30
Rank:
Fireman & Trimmer
Unit:
S.S. Empire Heath (Sunderland)
Regiment:
Merchant Navy
Date of Death:
1944-05-13
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.
Commemoration
Grave Reference:
Panel 41.
Cemetery:
TOWER HILL MEMORIAL
Localitly:
London
Country:
United Kingdom
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
