In Memory Of

VAN STADEN, ANDREW

Service Details
Age:
 28
Rank:
 Fireman
Unit:
 S.S. Empire Clough (South Shields)
Regiment:
 Merchant Navy
Date of Death:
 1942-06-13
Cause of Death:
 On June 10th, 1942, the German submarine U-94 fired three torpedoes at convoy ONS-100, southeast of Cape Farewell and hit the Ramsay and the Empire Clough, who was on her maiden voyage. On Empire Clough, 4 crew members and 1 gunner were lost. Died in lifeboat from exposure
Commemoration
Grave Reference:
 Panel 39.
Cemetery:
 TOWER HILL MEMORIAL
Localitly:
 London
Country:
 United Kingdom
Additional Information
ref. South African Roll of Honour 1939-45