In Memory Of
COMMERFORD, NOEL PATRICK
Service Details
Age:
28
Date of Birth:
1913-08-12
Service No:
66493
Rank:
Able Seaman
Unit:
H.M.S. Cornwall
Regiment:
South African Naval Forces
Date of Death:
1942-04-05
Cause of Death:
Killed in action. CORNWALL and her sister ship Dorsetshire were detached from the Fleet when they were sighted by Japanese aircraft. A little later they were overwhelmed by approximately 50 dive-bombers whose accurate attack sank both ships quickly; 190 of Cornwall's crew of 650 were lost.
Commemoration
Grave Reference:
Panel 74, Column 1.
Cemetery:
PLYMOUTH NAVAL MEMORIAL
Localitly:
Devon
Country:
United Kingdom
Additional Information
Son of Pierce and Wilhelmina Charlotte Commerford, of Cape Town. Husband of Ivy Beatrice (nee McCreadie) Commerford. From Robben Island, South Africa. Commemorated on Robben Island Garrison Church Memorial. His brother also died in service
