In Memory Of

RAJAGOPAL

Service Details
Age:
 28
Date of Birth:
 -0001-11-30
Rank:
 Fireman and Trimmer
Unit:
 S.S. Terlings (London)
Regiment:
 Merchant Navy
Date of Death:
 1940-07-21
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
Commemoration
Grave Reference:
 Panel 106.
Cemetery:
 TOWER HILL MEMORIAL
Localitly:
 London
Country:
 United Kingdom
Additional Information
Coloured man. Born Durban. ref. South African Roll of Honour 1939-45