Barry Merchant Seamen Roll (300 men) WW1.

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BARRY MERCHANT SEAMEN ROLL OF HONOUR

+ indicates men commemorated on Barry Merchant Seamen Memorial.

----------------- 1914 (1) ----------------

Nash C.L. - NASH, CHARLES LEONARD
Rank: Apprentice Date of Death: 15/10/1914 Age: 20 Regiment/Service: Mercantile Marine S.S. "Mary Ada Short" (Sunderland) Panel Reference: Memorial: Buried at Aviels, Spain. Additional Information: Born at Cadoxton. Son of Wallace, and Fanny Nash (nee Radford), of 90, Dock View Rd., Barry Docks, Glam. Only casualty of Ship damaged in engine room explosion off coast of Aviels, Spain. Died of injuries sustained whilst saving shipmate.


----------------- 1915 (20) ----------------

Adolfsen D. - ADOLFSEN, DANIEL
Rank: Carpenter Date of Death: 03/11/1915 Age: 35 Regiment/Service: Mercantile Marine S.S. "Woodfield" (London) Panel Reference:
Memorial: TOWER HILL MEMORIAL. Additional Information: Naturalised UK citizen, born in Norway. Husband of Winifred Hilda Adolfsen (nee Phipps), of 25, Holton Rd., Barry Dock, Glam. Son of Adolf, and Martine Cornelinsen of Norway. Ship sunk after an exchange of gunfire with U-38, south-east of Ceuta, Spain on route from Avonmouth, via Gibraltar, to Salonica, Greece. 8 lives lost. Naturalisation Certificate: HO 144/1235/229906. +

Akesson E. - AKESSON, ERNEST
Rank: Fireman and Trimmer Date of Death: 31/12/1915 Age: 34 Regiment/Service: Mercantile Marine S.S. "Satrap" (Newport) Panel
Reference: Memorial: St James' Church Memorial, Manorbier. Additional Information: Also listed as Ernst. Born in Sweden. Previous ship: S.S. Manzanares. Resided at Travis St., Barry Dock, Glam. Ship sunk during storm off the coast of Manorbier, Pembrokeshire, on route from Barry Dock to an undisclosed Naval base. 22 lives lost. +


Baggott V. - BAGGOTT, VICTOR
Rank: Cook's Boy Date of Death: 07/06/1915 Age: 15 Regiment/Service: Mercantile Marine S.S. "Zillah" (London) Panel Reference: Memorial: commemorated at Barry Merchant Navy Memorial. Additional Information: Born at Bridgend. Resided with brother & sister,
Charles Albert, and Annie Baggott, of 47, Cemetery Road, Bridgend. Son of Charles, and of the late Hannah Baggott (nee Davis), of 47,
Clive Road, Barry Island. Circumstances of death unknown, the S.S. "Zillah" was later sunk by U-46 in 1917. 18 lives lost. (Brother: Charles Albert Baggott, 74952 Royal Welsh Fusiliers, died in 1918). +



Chubb W. - CHUBB, WILLIAM
Rank: Mess Room Steward Date of Death: 31/12/1915 Age: 18 Regiment/Service: Mercantile Marine S.S. "Satrap" (Newport) Panel
Reference: Memorial: Commemorated at Barry Memorial Hall, and St. James' Church Memorial, Manorbier. Additional Information: Born at Barry. Son of Henry George, and Mary Jane Chubb (nee Pearce), of 21, Fryatt St., Barry Docks, Glam. Ship sunk during storm off the
coast of Manorbier, Pembrokeshire, on route from Barry Dock to an undisclosed Naval base. 22 lives lost. +

Davison, E. - DAVISON, ERNEST
Rank: Assistant Steward Date of Death: 04/07/1915 Age: 18 Regiment/Service: Mercantile Marine S.S. "Anglo Californian" (London) Panel Reference: Memorial: TOWER HILL MEMORIAL. Additional Information: Born at Leytonstone, Essex. Son of Francis Charles, and Amy Jane Davison (nee Nelson), of 9, Paget Place, Penarth, Glam. Ship heavily damaged by gunfire from submarine U-39, south of Queenstown,
Ireland, on route from Montreal, Canada to Avonmouth. 21 lives lost. (Master: Lieutenant: Frederick Daniel Parslow (R.N.R.) was posthumously awarded Victoria Cross)

Edmondson W.A. - EDMONDSON, WILLIAM ALBERT
Rank: 2nd Engineer Date of Death: 31/12/1915 Age: 25 Regiment/Service: Mercantile Marine S.S. "Satrap" (Newport) Panel Reference:
Memorial: Commemorated at Barry Memorial Hall, and St. James' Church Memorial, Manorbier. Additional Information: Also listed as EDMUNSON. Born at Cardiff. Previous ship: S.S. Westgarth. Husband of Gertrude Ethel M. Edmondson (nee Donovan), of 125, Windsor Rd., Penarth, and later of 24, Jewel St., Barry, Glam. Son of Albert William and Susannah Ellen Edmondson (nee Cornwell), of 21, St. Nicholas Rd., Barry, Glam. Ship sunk during storm off the coast of Manorbier, Pembrokeshire, on route from Barry Dock to an undisclosed Naval base. 22 lives lost.



Houston J.A. - HOUSTON, JOHN ALEXANDER
Rank: Worker Trade: Designer and Builder. Date of Death: 28/03/1915 Age: 56 Regiment/Service: Mercantile Marine. Nigerian Marine
S.S. "Umgeni" Panel Reference: Memorial: ST. SAVIOURS CHURCH MEMORIAL, LAGOS. Also commemorated at Barry Memorial Hall. Additional Information: Born at Dartmouth, Devon. Also lived and worked at Lagos, West Africa. Husband of Clara Ann Reeves Houston (nee Wraith), of 45, Channel Rd., Barry, Glam. and later of 17, Solway Rd, East Dulwich. Son of John, and Jane Houston, of Clive St., Canton, Cardiff, and previously of Topsham, Devonshire. Circumstances of death unknown. SS "Umgeni" was later lost in a storm, west of Ireland, on the 9/11/17 with 54 lives lost.
Januska G. - JANUSKA, GEORGE
Rank: Sailor Date of Death: 12/11/1915 Age: 29 Regiment/Service: Mercantile Marine S.S. "Avetoro" (Liverpool) Panel Reference: Memorial: Barry Merchant Seaman Memorial. Additional Information: Born at Valma, Russia. Previous ship: S.S. Bankadra. Resided at 198, Holton Rd., Barry Dock, Glam. Ship departed from Barry Docks on 11/11/15 for Las Palmas, Canary Islands, laden with coal and sunk without trace on route, presumed lost to enemy action. 30 lives lost. +

Klistakis G. - KLISTAKIS, GEORGE
Rank: Sailor Date of Death: 31/12/1915 Age: 20 Regiment/Service: Mercantile Marine S.S. "Satrap" (Newport) Panel Reference:
Memorial: St James' Church Memorial, Manorbier. Additional Information: Also listed as Ktistakis. Born at Chios, Greece. Previous ships: S.S. Canford Chine, and Framlington Court. Resided at Sydenham St., Barry Dock, Glam. Ship sunk during storm off the coast of Manorbier, Pembrokeshire, on route from Barry Dock to an undisclosed Naval base. 22 lives lost. +



Konig J. - KONIG, J.F.
Rank: Sailor Date of Death: 31/12/1915 Age: 21 Regiment/Service: Mercantile Marine S.S. "Satrap" (Newport) Panel Reference:
Memorial: St. James' Church Memorial, Manorbier. Additional Information: Born in Holland. Previous ships: S.S. Ultonia, Lowther Range, Glenby, and the Emil of London. Resided at Station St., Barry Dock, Glam. Ship sunk during storm off the coast of Manorbier, Pembroke, on route from Barry Dock to an undisclosed Naval base. 22 lives lost. +

Larson O. - LARSON, OSCAR
Rank: Fireman and Trimmer Date of Death: 31/12/1915 Age: 29 Regiment/Service: Mercantile Marine S.S. "Satrap" (Newport) Panel
Reference: Memorial: St James' Church Memorial, Manorbier. Additional Information: Born at Gothenburg, Sweden. Previous ship: S.S. Berlin of Leith. Resided at Dock View Rd., Barry, Glam. Ship sunk during storm off the coast of Manorbier, Pembrokeshire, on route from Barry Dock to an undisclosed Naval base. 22 lives lost. +

Marcus J. - MARCUS, J.
Rank: Fireman Date of Death: 31/12/1915 Age: 23 Regiment/Service: Mercantile Marine S.S. "Satrap" (Newport) Panel Reference:
Memorial: St James' Church Memorial, Manorbier. Additional Information: Born at Chios, Greece. Previous ships: S.S. Coila, and Ellen. Resided at Sydenham St., Barry Dock, Glam. Ship sunk during storm off the coast of Manorbier, Pembrokeshire, on route from Barry Dock to an undisclosed Naval base. 22 lives lost. +



May H. - MAY, HERBERT (Bert)
Rank: 3rd Engineer Date of Death: 31/12/1915 Age: 23 Regiment/Service: Mercantile Marine S.S. "Satrap" Newport) Panel Reference:
Memorial: Commemorated at Barry Memorial Hall, and St. James' Church Memorial, Manorbier. Additional Information: Born at Haslingdon, Yorkshire. Previous ship: S.S. Silver Ash. Resided at 171, Gladstone Road, Barry, Glam. Son of William Francis, and Sushannah May (nee Pyle), of 151, Gladstone Road, Barry. Ship sunk during storm off the coast of Manorbier, Pembroke, on route from Barry Dock to an undisclosed Naval base. 22 lives lost. (Brother: William James May, 20252 King's Shropshire Light Infantry, died in 1916) +

McDonnell H. - MCDONNELL, HENRY
Rank: Second Engineer Date of Death: 00/03/1915 Age: 50 Regiment/Service: Mercantile Marine S.S. "Mary Byrd" possibly S.S. Mary Baird (West Haerlepool). Panel Reference: Memorial: Maryport, Cumberland. Additional Information: Born at Belfast, Ireland. Husband of Annie McDonnell, of 43, Dock View Road, Barry Docks, Glam. Previously of Kingsland Crescent, Barry. Accidentally drowned at Maryport Harbour, Cumberland.

Oestein K. - OESTEIN, K.
Rank: Able Seaman Date of Death: 17/1/1915 Age: 29 Regiment/Service: Mercantile Marine S.S. "Penarth" (Cardiff) Panel Reference:
Memorial: Barry Merchant Seaman Memorial. Additional Information: Also listed as K. Olstain. Resided at 198, Holton Rd., Barry Dock, Glam. Ship left River Plate, Argentina 6/12/15 on route to Hull when she was blown ashore in storm and capsized just off the coast of Sheringham, Norfolk. 22 lives lost. +

Powell T.E. - POWELL, THOMAS ERNEST
Rank: Carpenter Date of Death: 17/1/1915 Age: 62 Regiment/Service: Mercantile Marine S.S. "Penarth" (Cardiff) Panel Reference: Memorial: Barry Merchant Seaman Memorial. Additional Information: Also listed as F.E. POWELL. Born at Caerphilly. Previous ship: S.S. Aysgarth. Husband of Mary Louise Powell, of 22, Main St, Cadoxton, Barry. Son of John, and Mary Powell, of Eglwysilan, Caerphilly, Glam.
Ship left River Plate, Argentina 6/12/15 on route to Hull when she was blown ashore and capsized during a storm off the coast of Sheringham, Norfolk. 22 lives lost. +


Psomas E.A. - PSOMAS, ESSLA A.
Rank: Sailor Date of Death: 12/11/1915 Age: 23 Regiment/Service: Mercantile Marine S.S. "Avetoro" (Liverpool) Panel Reference: Memorial: Barry Merchant Seaman Memorial. Additional Information: Born in Greece. Resided at 52, Thompson St., Barry Dock, Glam. Ship departed from Barry Docks on 11/11/15 for Las Palmas, Canary Islands, and was not heard from again, presumed lost to enemy action. 30 lives lost. +



Pyornsoff R. - PYORNSOFF, ROMAN
Rank: Sailor Date of Death: 31/12/1915 Age: 26 Regiment/Service: Mercantile Marine S.S. "Satrap" (Newport). Panel Reference:
Memorial: St James' Church Memorial, Manorbier. Additional Information: Also listed as Pykanoff. Born in Russia. Resided at Station St., Barry Dock, Glam. Previous ships: S.S. Yarborough, Capenor, Caernavon, and Sidmouth of Cardiff. Ship sunk during storm off the coast of Manorbier, Pembrokeshire, on route from Barry Dock to an undisclosed Naval base, with 22 lives lost. +

Rhade C. - RHADE, CARL
Rank: Boatswain Date of Death: 31/12/1915 Age: 29 Regiment/Service: Mercantile Marine S.S. "Satrap" (Newport). Panel Reference:
Memorial: St James' Church Memorial, Manorbier. Additional Information: Also listed as Carl Rhode and Rohde. Born at Windau, Russia. Resided at Thompson St., Barry Dock, Glam. Previous ships: S.S. Kilsyth, Beechtree and Svotno. Ship sunk during storm off the coast of Manorbier, Pembrokeshire, on route from Barry Dock to an undisclosed Naval base. 22 lives lost. +

Von Gfug C. - VON GFUG, CUNO (aka Kuno)
Rank: Deck Hand Date of Death: 09/11/1915 Age: 18 Regiment/Service: Mercantile Marine: S.T. "Yarmouth" (Grimsby) Panel Reference:
Tower Hill Memorial. Additional Information: Born: Cuno Julius V Von Gfug. Born at Barry Dock. Father born in Germany. Father's full name: Cuno Julius Von Gfug-Vollersdorf. Previous Ship: S.S. King Athelstan. Son of Cunoson, and Annie Von Gfug, of 81, Graving Dock, St, Barry Dock, Glam. Previously of 31, Dock View Rd., Barry, and of 32, Bendrick Rd., Sully. Ship departed from Grimsby
Port on 08/11/15 and was not heard from again, presumed lost to an enemy mine. 11 lives lost. +

----------------- 1916 (17) ----------------

Bevins H.N. - BEVINS, HARRY NATHANIEL

Rank: Sailor Date of Death: 11/12/1916 Age: 16 Regiment/Service: Mercantile Marine S.S. "Kalibia" (Glasgow) Panel Reference: Memorial:
Linden Hill Cemetery, Brooklyn, New York, USA. Also commemorated at Barry Memorial Hall. Additional Information: Born at Bath, Somerset. Accidentally drowned at Pier 37, New York Harbour, U.S.A. Previous ships: S.S. Tristan, Nurtureton, Mary Park, & Kembla. Son of Ernest, and Lucretia Anne Bevins, (nee Watkins) of 6, Chilcote St, Cadoxton, Barry. The S.S. Kalibia was later sunk by UB-80 in 1917 with 25 lives lost. (Father Ernest served with Royal Welsh Fusiliers, 38471)


Bogan A.F. - BOGAN, AMOS FREDERICK
Rank: Fourth Engineer Officer Date of Death: 09/10/1916 Age: 22 Regiment/Service: Mercantile Marine S.S. "Astoria" (London) Panel Reference: Memorial: TOWER HILL MEMORIAL. Also commemorated at St. Nicholas's Church, County Cork. Additional Information: Born at Ballintemple, Cork. Son of the late Amos Frederick, and Annie Bogan (nee Varian), of 148, St. Patrick's Hill, Cork, Ireland. Varian Family
resided at 31, Jewel St, Barry Dock, Glam. Ship sunk by German submarine U-46. north-west of Vardo, Norway, on route from New York to Archangelsk, Russia. 17 lives lost. Medal Card: BT 351/1/12488. +

Cooper, H.A. - COOPER, HENRY AUCKLAND
Rank: Able Seaman Date of Death: 09/11/1916 Age: 44 Regiment/Service: Mercantile Marine S.S. "Sunniside" (London) Panel Reference: Memorial: TOWER HILL MEMORIAL. Additional Information: Born at Forest Hill, Kent. Son of the late Edwin William Holmes, and Matilda Mary Cooper (nee Kitley), of Knights Hill Rd., Lambeth, London. Ship sunk by mine laid by UC-4, North-east of Southwold, Suffolk, on route from Hull to Rotterdam, Holland. 4 lives lost.

Davies E.J. - DAVIES, EMRYS JOHN
Rank: Signaller Trade: and Able Seaman Date of Death: 22/02/1916 Age: 16 Regiment/Service: Mercantile Marine S.S. "Duckbridge" (Newcastle) Panel Reference: Memorial: TOWER HILL MEMORIAL. Also commemorated at Barry Memorial Hall. Additional Information: Born at Barry. Invited to serve as a Signaller in Merchant Navy due to Scout duties. Son of William Joshua, and the late Jane Davies (nee Maurice), of 10, Park Crescent, Barry, Glam. Previously of 35, Castle St, Barry. Ship struck mine laid by German Raider S.M.S. Moewe, and sank north of Straithie Point, Scotland, on route from Cardiff to Orkneys Islands. 18 lives lost. +


Dowling J. - DOWLING JOHN
Rank: Mess Room Steward Date of Death: 11/02/1916 Age: 15 Regiment/Service: Mercantile Marine S.S. "Belford" (Glasgow ) Panel Reference: Kilchoman Parish Churchyard, Kilchoman, Argyll and Bute, Scotland. Also commemorated at Barry Memorial. Additional Information: Born at Brooklyn, New York. Son of Richard, and Elizabeth Dowling (nee Ketler), of 64, Hirwain St., Barry Dock. Previously of 13, Hunter St., Cadoxton, Barry. Ship ran aground off Smaull, North west coast of Islay near Ballinaby, on route to Barry Dock to New York, 14 lives lost.

Higgins R.H. - HIGGINS, RICHARD HERBERT
Rank: First Engineer Date of Death: 05/04/1916 Age: 36 Regiment/Service: Mercantile Marine S.S. "Zent" (Belfast) Panel Reference: Memorial: TOWER HILL MEMORIAL. Also commemorated at Barry Memorial Hall. Additional Information: Born at Llanfyllin, Montgomeryshire. Husband of Sarah Margaret Higgins, (nee Griffiths), of Bryn-Morwel, 20, Somerset Rd., Barry. Son of the late John James and Mary Elizabeth Higgins (nee Davies), of Llanfyllin, Guilsfield, Montgomeryshire. Ship sunk by German submarine U-66 west of Fastnet, Ireland, on route from Garston for Santa Marta, Colombia. 49 lives lost. +

Jones J.H. - JONES, JAMES HERVEY
Rank: Third Engineer Date of Death: 14/12/1916 Age: 41 Regiment/Service: Mercantile Marine S.S. "Russian" (Liverpool) Panel Reference:
Memorial: TOWER HILL MEMORIAL. J. Jones commemorated at Barry Memorial Hall. Additional Information: Born at Maesteg, Glam. Resided at Barry. Son of the late Lewis, and late Kezia Tirzah Jones (nee Herbert), formerly of 17, Alfred St., Maesteg, Glam. Brother of Miss Jones of 11, Oxford St., Barry, Glam. Ship sunk by German submarine UB-43, east of Malta, on route from Salonica, Greece to Newport, South Wales. 28 lives lost. +

Jorgensen H. - JORGENSEN, H.
Rank: Able Seaman Date of Death: 13/04/1916 Age: 53 Regiment/Service: Mercantile Marine S.S. "Chic" (London) Panel Reference: Memorial: TOWER HILL MEMORIAL Additional Information: Born in Norway. Previous ships: Bland Hall, Cairnloch, Aracataca, and Polbamball. Ship captured and sunk by German submarine U-22 , South-west of Fastnet, Ireland, on route from Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada to Manchester. 22 lives lost. +

Lamberis J.D. - LAMBERIS, JOHN DEMETRIS (Demetris)
Rank: Boatswain Trade: Bosun Date of Death: 01/12/1916 Age: 39 Regiment/Service: Mercantile Marine S.S. "Burcombe" (London) Panel Reference: Memorial: TOWER HILL MEMORIAL. Additional Information: Also listed as LAMBRIS. Born in Greece. Resided at Barry. Previous ships: S.S. Buranda, and S.S. Pentyrch. Husband of Xanthe Lambris, of Vrontadis, Isle of Syra, Greece. Ship sunk by UC-22 south-east of Malta, on route from Karachi to Hull. 3 lives lost. +

Magulianos G. - MAGULIANOS, GABRIL
Rank: Fireman Date of Death: 22/02/1916 Age: 26 Regiment/Service: Mercantile Marine S.S. "Duckbridge" (Newcastle) Panel Reference: Memorial: TOWER HILL MEMORIAL. Additional Information: Born at Ithaca, Greece. Husband of Annie Maud Magulianos (nee Roderick, and later Mrs Davies), of 6, Sydenham St., Barry Dock. Son of the late Christo, and Eftiktha Magulianos, of Ithaca, Greece. Ship struck mine laid by German Raider S.M.S. Moewe, and sank north of Straithie Point, Scotland, on route from Cardiff to Orkneys Islands. 18 lives lost. Medal Card: BT 351/1/86846 +

McFadden T.L. - McFADDEN, THOMAS LLEWELLYN
Rank: Second Mate Date of Death: 24/10/1916 Age: 23 Regiment/Service: Mercantile Marine S.S. "Framfield" (London) Panel Reference: Memorial: TOWER HILL MEMORIAL Additional Information: Born at Mostyn, Flintshire. Son of the late James, and Mary Ann McFadden (later Mrs. Haebe), and Stepson of Joseph Haebe, of 40, Sandfield Rd., Burry Port, Carmarthenshire. Previously of 66, Dock View Rd., Barry., and of Station St., Barry, and Glam. Ship sunk by mine laid by UC-11, north-east of the Sunk Light Vessel, Thames Estuary, on route from Port Kelah, Algeria to Middlesbrough. 6 lives lost.

Megas T. - MEGAS, THOMAS
Rank: Steward Date of Death: 09/10/1916 Age: 27 Regiment/Service: Mercantile Marine S.S. "Astoria" (London) Panel Reference:
Memorial: TOWER HILL MEMORIAL. Additional Information: Born at Constantinople. Son of Katina J. Megas, of 25, Rue Al Ainati Tchesine, Pera, Constantinople, Turkey. Ship sunk by German submarine U-46. north-west of Vardo, Norway, on route from New York to Archangelsk, Russia. 17 lives lost. +

Pritchard G. - PRITCHARD, GRIFFITH
Rank: Master/Captain Date of Death: 19/11/1916 Age: 47 Regiment/Service: Mercantile Marine S.S. "Muristan" (Swanse) Panel Reference:
Grave Reference: Cemetery: BARRY (MERTHYR DYFAN) BURIAL GROUND Additional Information: Born at Glanogwen, Pwllheli. Husband of Mary Reynolds Pritchard (nee Parry), of 'Clogwyn', 27, Oxford St, Barry, Glam. Son of Capt. David Pritchard, of LLwynbeuno, Pwllheli, North Wales. Washed overboard when ship was stranded and wrecked, south of Blyth, Northumberland, on route from the Tyne to Rouen, Normandy. 18 lives lost. +

Pudel A. - PUDEL, A
Rank: Able Seaman Date of Death: 18/07/1916 Age: 32 Regiment/Service: Mercantile Marine S.S. "Llongwen" (Cardiff) Panel Reference: Memorial: TOWER HILL MEMORIAL. Additional Information: Born in Finland. Previous ships S.S. Heathmore, Bengairn, Silverash, and Glencoe. Ship sunk by German submarine U-39 north-east of Algiers, on route from Naples, Italy to Barry Dock. 14 lives lost. +


Scandlon W.F. - SCANDLON, WILLIAM FRANCIS
Rank: Sailor Service Number: Date of Death: 30/03/1916 Age: 20 Regiment/Service: Mercantile Marine. Ship unknown. Grave Reference: Cemetery: ST. VINCENTS. Also commemorated at Barry Memorial Hall, and St. Helen's Catholic Church, Barry. Additional Information: Born at Barry Dock. Died at the British Hospital, St. Vincents. Previous Ships: S.S Penhale, Highland Heather, and Cardiff Hall. Son of Thomas, and Mary Scandlon, of 16, Kingsland Crescent, Barry Dock, Glam. Previously of 86, Castleland St., Barry Dock, Glam. Medal Card: BT 351/1/125470. (Brothers: Thomas Patrick Scandlon died 1918, and John Scandlon died 1921)

Speropilus C. - SPEROPILUS, CHRISTO
Rank: Ship's Cook Date of Death: 18/07/1916 Age: 35 Regiment/Service: Mercantile Marine S.S. "Llongwen" (Cardiff) Panel Reference:
Memorial: TOWER HILL MEMORIAL. Additional Information: Born at Syra, Greece. Previous ships: S.S. Barrington Court, Concorde, and Withernsea. Son of Athanare Spiropoulos, of Syra, Greece. Ship sunk by German submarine U-39 north-east of Algiers, on route from Naples, Italy to Barry Dock. 14 lives lost. +

Williamson M.J.H. - WILLIAMSON, MATTHEW JOHN HICKSON
Rank: First Engineer Date of Death: 20/10/1916 Age: 44 Regiment/Service: Mercantile Marine S.S. "Bayreaulx" (London) Panel Reference: Memorial: TOWER HILL MEMORIAL. Also commemorated at St Anne's Church, Chasetown. Additional Information: Born at Chasetown, Staffordshire. Husband of Frances Williamson, (nee Ross), of 5, Park Avenue, Barry, Glam. Son of the late Henry, and Eliza Williamson
(nee Sutton), of Colliery Road, Chasetown, Staffordshire. Ship sunk by German submarine U-63 in Atlantic Ocean, on route from Barry Dock to Montreal, Canada. 31 lives lost. +



----------------- 1917 (156) ----------------

Adramitrianos F. - ADRAMITRIANOS, F


Rank: Fireman and Trimmer Date of Death: 25/08/1917 Age: 39 Regiment/Service: Mercantile Marine S.S. "Nascent" (Sunderland)
Panel Reference: Memorial: Tower Hill Memorial. Additional Information: Born in Greece. Brother of Evangelo Adramitrianos, of Jera, Mytilene, Greece. Ship torpedoed and sunk by the German submarine UC-49, west of Bishop's Rock, Cornwall, on route from Tegal, Indonesia to Hull. 6 lives lost. +


Allen H. - ALLEN, H


Rank: Able Seaman Date of Death: 28/10/1917 Age: 25 Regiment/Service: Mercantile Marine S.S. "Redesmere" (Manchester) Panel
Reference: Memorial: Tower Hill Memorial. Additional Information: Born in Jamaica. Ship torpedoed and sunk by submarine UB-40 just off the Isle of Wight, on route from Barry Dock to Southampton. 19 lives lost. +

Angelides A. - ANGELIDES, ATHANASIOS


Rank: Fireman and Trimmer Date of Death: 15/03/1917 Age: 26 Regiment/Service: Mercantile Marine S.S. "Frimaire" (London) Panel
Reference: Memorial: Tower Hill Memorial. Additional Information: Born in Greece. Ship sunk by German submarine UC-21, south-east of
Belle Ile Island, Brittany, France, on route from St. Nazaire, to Bayonne, France. 12 lives lost. +




Baros S. - BAROS, S.


Rank: Greaser Date of Death: 16/09/1917 Age: 28 Regiment/Service: Mercantile Marine M.V. "Arabis" (London) Panel Reference:
Memorial: Tower Hill Memorial. Additional Information: Born in Roumania. Previous ship: S.S. Salmonpool. Ship torpedoed and sunk by U-54 in the Bay of Biscay, France, on route from Sfax, Tunisia to Falmouth. 20 lives lost. +



Barry M. - BARRY, MICHAEL

Rank: Fireman and Trimmer Date of Death: 09/06/1917 Age: 52 Regiment/Service: Mercantile Marine S.S. "Haulwen" (Cardiff) Panel Reference: Memorial: Tower Hill Memorial. Additional Information: Born at Tramore, Co. Waterford. Previous ship: S.S. Coningbeg. Husband of Mary Barry (nee Kelly), of Parish Height, Carrickbeg, Co. Tipperary. Son of the late Patrick and Mary Barry. Ship torpedoed

and sunk by U-43 west of Ireland, on route from Montreal, Canada to Manchester. 4 lives lost. +


Bartlett W.J. - BARTLETT, WILLIAM JENKIN


Rank: Able Seaman Date of Death: 16/07/1917 Age: 20 Regiment/Service: Mercantile Marine S.S. "Ribston" (London) Panel Reference:
Memorial: Tower Hill Memorial. Also commemorated at Barry Memorial Hall, and Barry Island School. Additional Information: Born at Barry. Son of Arthur, and Rachel Bartlett, (nee Griffiths) of 4, Clive Rd., Barry Island, Barry, Glam. Ship torpedoed and sunk by the German submarine U-45, south-west of Ireland, on route from Melilla, Morocco to Glasgow. 25 lives lost. +



Baxter R.G. - BAXTER, RONALD GEORGE (aka George)

Rank: Sailor Date of Death: 02/10/1917 Age: 19 Regiment/Service: Mercantile Marine S.S. "Nuceria" (Whitby) Panel Reference: Memorial:
Tower Hill Memorial. Also commemorated at Barry Memorial Hall. Additional Information: Born at Cardiff. Son of George Hayward Baxter, and Alice Baxter, (nee Kemmett) of 14, Main St., Cadoxton, Barry, Glam. Ship torpedoed and sunk by the German submarine U-39, west of Gibraltar, on route from Barry Docks to Italy. 2 lives lost. +

Baxter T. - BAXTER, T

Rank: Fireman Date of Death: 13/02/1917 Age: 33 Regiment/Service: Mercantile Marine S.S. "Taxandrier" (London) Panel Reference:
Memorial: Tower Hill Memorial. Additional Information: Possibly Thomas. Born at Leith, Edinburgh. Ship lost on route from New York, USA to Bordeaux, France. Ship's fate unknown, presumed either sunk by U-Boat, or lost during storm. 29 lives lost. +

Bengradi M. - BENGRADI, M

Rank: Fireman and Trimmer Date of Death: 30/05/1917 Regiment/Service: Mercantile Marine S.S. "Hanley" (Cardiff) Panel Reference:
Memorial: Tower Hill Memorial. Additional Information: The only casualty of Ship torpedoed and sunk by the German submarine U-87, west of Bishop's Rock, Cornwall, on route from Bahia Blanca, Spain to Falmouth. 1 life lost +

Blythe E.A. - BLYTHE, ERNEST ALBERT

Rank: Ordinary Seaman Date of Death: 01/10/1917 Age: 17 Regiment/Service: Mercantile Marine S.S. "Mersario" (Glasgow) Panel Reference: Memorial: Tower Hill Memorial. Also commemorated at Barry Memorial Hall. Additional Information: Born at Newport, Monmouthshire. Son of Sidney Arthur and Rose Blythe, (nee Collins) of 54, Archibald St., Newport. Previously of Bell St., Barry, Glam. Ship torpedoed and sunk by the German submarine U-39, west of Gibraltar, on route from Barry Docks to Italy. 3 lives lost +

Bosschorast M. - BOSSCHORAST, MARTIN

Rank: Fireman and Trimmer Date of Death: 21/05/1917 Age: 46 Regiment/Service: Mercantile Marine S.S. "Ampleforth" Grave Reference: Prot. 346. Cemetery: Malta (Capuccini) Kalkara Naval Cemetery. Additional Information: Ship torpedoed and sunk by the German submarine U-65, west of Malta, on route from Barry Docks to Alexandria, Egypt. 4 lives lost. +

Brigge J. - BRIGGE, J.

Rank: Carpenter Date of Death: 17/02/1917 Age: 25 Regiment/Service: Mercantile Marine S.S. "Okement" (Sunderland) Panel Reference:
Memorial: Tower Hill Memorial. Additional Information: Born in Russia. Previous ships: S.S. Cardiffian, Lux, Benwood, and Pomaron. Ship torpedoed and sunk by U-64, south-east of Malta, on route from Malta to U.K. 11 lives lost. +




Bubbins S.R. - BUBBINS, SAMUEL ROBERT (Bobbie)

Rank: Trimmer Date of Death: 26/10/1917 Age: 16 Regiment/Service: Mercantile Marine S.S. "Australdale" (Brisbane) Panel Reference:
Memorial: Tower Hill Memorial. Also commemorated at Barry Memorial Hall. Additional Information: Born at Barry. Son of Samuel Bubbins, and the late Mary Ann Bubbins (nee Jones) of 74, Graving Dock St., Barry. Previously of George St., Barry, Glam. Ship torpedoed and sunk on the 19th by U-22, north-west of Spain, on route from Barry Docks to Gibraltar. 27 lives lost. (Brother: Albert Hector Bubbins
died aboard the S.S. "Moidart" in 1918). +

Burke E. - BURKE, E.

Rank: Fireman Date of Death: 19/07/1917 Regiment/Service: Mercantile Marine S.S. "Eloby" (Liverpool) Panel Reference: Memorial: Tower Hill Memorial. Additional Information: Possibly Edward. Ship torpedoed and sunk by U-38, south-east of Malta, on route from Italy to Alexandria, Egypt. 156 lives lost. +

Burrell E.A. - BURRELL, ERNEST ARTHUR

Rank: Second Engineer Date of Death: 02/05/1917 Age: 55 Regiment/Service: Mercantile Marine S.S. "Warnow" (Dundee) Panel Reference: Memorial: Tower Hill Memorial. Additional Information: Born in London. Husband of Alice Maud Burrell (nee Lapsley), of 18, Grant Avenue, Liverpool. Son of the late James, and Elizabeth Burrell. Ship torpedoed and sunk by UC-48, off Cornish coast, on route from Penarth to unknown destination. 14 lives lost. +


Burton F.J. - BURTON, FREDERICK JOHN
Rank: Steward Date of Death: 27/10/1917 Age: 58 Regiment/Service: Mercantile Marine S.S. "Elsiston" Grave Reference: XI. C. 16. Cemetery: SUDA BAY WAR CEMETERY. Also commemorated at Barry Memorial Hall. Additional Information: Born at Teignmouth. Husband of Fanny Burton (nee Lane), of 11, Wenvoe Terrace, Barry. Previously of 39, Trinity St., Barry, Glam. Son of the late Edward, and late Francis Jones Burton (nee Turner), formerly of Willey Lane, Teignmouth, Devonshire. The only casualty of Ship sunk by Austrian submarine K.U.K. U-14, south-east of Malta on route from Malta to Suda Bay, Greece. 1 life lost. (Son: Frederick Cecil Edward Burton, Devonshire Regiment 12952, died in 1915) +

Butler C.F. - BUTLER, CHARLES FREDERICK
Rank: Chief Boatswain Date of Death: 02/12/1917 Age: 23 Regiment/Service: Mercantile Marine S.S. "Birchgrove" (Glasgow) Also listed as S.S. "Birchglove" Panel Reference: Memorial: TOWER HILL MEMORIAL. Also commemorated at St. Bede's Church, South Shields. Additional Information: Born at Cardiff. Son of Henry Joseph, and the late Elizabeth Butler (nee Anderson, formerly Harrington), of 39, Broughton Rd., South Shields. Previously of 69, Clive Rd., Barry Island, Glam. Only casualty of Ship torpedoed and sunk by U-84, north-west of Groix Island, France, on route from Penarth to Bordeaux, France. 1 life lost. (Brother: Thomas Edward Butler died aboard the S.S. "Umgeni" in 1917)

Butler T.E. - BUTLER, THOMAS EDWARD (Edward)


Rank: Second Engineer Date of Death: 09/11/1917 Age: 24 Regiment/Service: Mercantile Marine S.S. "Umgeni" (London) Panel Reference: Memorial: Tower Hill Memorial. Also commemorated at St. Bede's Church, South Shields. Additional Information: Born at Cardiff. Son of Henry Joseph, and the late Elizabeth Butler (nee Anderson, formerly Harrington), of 39, Broughton Rd., South Shields. Previously of 69, Clive Rd., Barry Island, Glam. Ship escaped gun attack from 2 German submarines but was later presumed to have sunk during storm, west of Ireland, on route from Glasgow to Lagos, Nigeria. 54 lives lost. (Brother: Charles Frederick Butler died aboard the S.S. "Birchgrove" in 1917) +




Cabbage S. - CABBAGE, STEPHEN

Rank: Greaser Date of Death: 29/03/1917 Age: 37 Regiment/Service: Mercantile Marine S.S. "Crispin" (Liverpool) Panel Reference:
Memorial: Tower Hill Memorial. Additional Information: Born in Greece. Previous ships; S.S. Satrap, and Marie Rose. Ship torpedoed and sunk by the German submarine U-57, south of Hook Point, Waterford, Ireland, on route from Norfolk USA to Avonmouth, Bristol. 8 lives lost. +


Caffery J. - CAFFERY, JOHN

Rank: Fireman Date of Death: 19/11/1917 Age: 46 Regiment/Service: Mercantile Marine S.S. "Jutland" (Cardiff) Panel Reference:
Memorial: Tower Hill Memorial. Additional Information: Born in County Cavan, Ireland. Previous ships: S.S. Lancastrian, El Argentino, Burgundy, and Massis. Ship torpedoed and sunk by the German submarine UC-79, north of Ushant, France, on route from Bilbao, Spain to Middlesbrough. 26 lives lost. +

Cair J. - CAIR, JOHN

Rank: Able Seaman Date of Death: 28/10/1917 Age: 55 Regiment/Service: Mercantile Marine S.S. "Ferrona" Grave Reference: Spec. Memorial. Cemetery: Bilbao British Cemetery. Additional Information: Born at Brest, France. Buried at Valencia Provincial Roman Catholic Cemetery. Previous ships: S.S. Zermatt, and Newbiggin. Only casualty on Ship captured and sunk by the German submarine U-64, coast of Valencia, Spain, on route from Marseille, France to Gibraltar. 1 life lost. Memorial Inscription - "Buried at the time in Valencia Prov. RC. Cemetery but whose grave is now lost" "Their Glory Shall Not Be Blotted Out" +

Caldas A. - CALDAS, ANISITI
Rank: Fireman Date of Death: 19/11/1917 Age: 41 Regiment/Service: Mercantile Marine S.S. "Jutland" (Cardiff) Panel Reference: Memorial: Tower Hill Memorial. Additional Information: Born in Spain. Husband of Rita Perez de Caldas, of Santa Cruz de la Palma, Canary Islands, Spain. Ship torpedoed and sunk by the German submarine UC-79, north of Ushant, France, on route from Bilbao, Spain to Middlesbrough. 26 lives lost. +



Campbell R.F. - CAMPBELL, ROBERT FRASER

Rank: Mess Room Steward Date of Death: 28/10/1917 Age: 19 Regiment/Service: Mercantile Marine S.S. "Redesmere" (Manchester) Panel Reference: Memorial: Tower Hill Memorial. Also commemorated at Barry Memorial Hall. Additional Information: Born at Barry. Son of Alexander and Marion Campbell (nee Baker, and previously Mrs Dodds), of 87, Court Road, Barry, Glam. Previously of 27, Graving Dock St., Barry. Ship torpedoed and sunk by submarine UB-40 just off the Isle of Wight, on route from Barry Docks to Southampton. 19 lives lost. +

Cartwright S.A. - CARTWRIGHT, SAMUEL ASHTON

Rank: Fireman Date of Death: 20/05/1917 Age: 24 Regiment/Service: Mercantile Marine S.S. "Porthkerry" (Cardiff) Panel Reference:
Memorial: Tower Hill Memorial. Also commemorated at Barry Memorial Hall. Additional Information: Born at Cadoxton, Barry. Husband of Beatrice Maud Cartwright (nee Griffiths), of 93, Merthyr St., Barry, Glam. Son of Samuel Ashton, and Lily Elizabeth Cartwright, (nee Fletcher) of 18, Lee Rd., Cadoxton, Barry. Ship torpedoed and sunk by submarine UB-40 just off Beachy Head, Eastbourne, on route from Cardiff to Sheerness. 7 lives lost +

Chudleigh T. - CHUDLEIGH, THOMAS

Rank: Chief Engineer Date of Death: 14/09/1917 Age: 28 Regiment/Service: Mercantile Marine S.S. "Trehawke" (St Ives) Panel Reference: Memorial: Montreal, Canada. Additional Information: Born at Scilly Islands, Cornwall. Died in accident at Montreal, Canada. Husband of Ethel Young Chudleigh (nee Harris), 173, Court Road, Cadoxton, Barry. Son of Mr Thomas and Mrs Ann Chudleigh, (nee Benson Ellis) of New Grimsby, Tresco, Scilly Islands, Cornwall.




Coldo A. - COLDO, ANTONIO

Rank: Able Seaman Date of Death: 19/11/1917 Age: 38 Regiment/Service: Mercantile Marine S.S. "Jutland" (Cardiff) Panel Reference:
Memorial: Tower Hill Memorial. Additional Information: Also listed as Caldo. Born at Genoa, Italy. Previous ships: S.S. Jedmoor, and Cairnavon. Ship torpedoed and sunk by the German submarine UC-79, north of Ushant, France, on route from Bilbao, Spain to Middlesbrough. 26 lives lost. +

Colson B. - COLSON, B.

Rank: Donkeyman Date of Death: 16/07/1917 Age: 49 Regiment/Service: Mercantile Marine S.S. "Ribston" (London) Panel Reference:
Memorial: Tower Hill Memorial. Additional Information: Possibly Bertie. Also listed as B. Calson. Born in London. Previous ships: S.S. Tunisian, Elswick Tower, and Edale. Ship torpedoed and sunk by the German submarine U-45, off south-west Ireland, on route from Melilla, Morocco to Glasgow. 25 lives lost. +

Coutsoudis Z.C. - COUTSOUDIS, ZANIS CONSTANTINE

Rank: Carpenter Date of Death: 16/07/1917 Age: 58 Regiment/Service: Mercantile Marine S.S. "Ribston" (London) Panel Reference:
Memorial: Tower Hill Memorial. Additional Information: Born at Chile. Son of the late Constantine, and Stamaton Coutsoudis. Husband of Assimio Coutsoudis, of 8, Travis St., Barry Dock, Glam. Ship torpedoed and sunk by the German submarine U-45, off south-west Ireland,
on route from Melilla, Morocco to Glasgow. 25 lives lost. +



Crowden C. - CROWDEN, CHARLES

Rank: Sailor Date of Death: 16/07/1917 Age: 23 Regiment/Service: Mercantile Marine S.S. "Ribston" (London) Panel Reference: Memorial:
Tower Hill Memorial. Also commemorated at Barry Memorial Hall. Additional Information: Born at Penarth. Previous ship: S.S. Riverton. Resided at 38, Salop Place, Penarth, Glam. Son of the late William John and Hannah Crowden (nee Tugby), of Glebe Place, Penarth. Ship torpedoed and sunk by the German submarine U-45, off south-west Ireland, on route from Melilla, Morocco to Glasgow. 25 lives lost. +

Curtis, I.L. - CURTIS, IVOR LESLIE
Rank: Sailor Date of Death: 24/08/1917 Age: 17 Regiment/Service: Mercantile Marine S.S. "Heatherside" (Newcastle) Panel Reference:
Memorial: Tower Hill Memorial. Also commemorated at Barry Memorial Hall. Additional Information: Born at Barry Dock. Former Boy Scout volunteered at outbreak of war as a signaller. Son of Lionel Edgar, and Emma Elizabeth Curtis (nee Benneworth), of 2, Station St., Barry Docks, Glam. Ship torpedoed and sunk by the German submarine U-93, west of Bay of Biscay, on route from Newport, Wales to Malta. 27 lives lost. Medal Card: BT 351/1/32112. +

Dalton W.T. - DALTON, WALTER THOMAS
Rank: Ordinary Seaman Date of Death: 03/12/1917 Age: 19 Regiment/Service: Mercantile Marine S.S. "Livonia" (London) Panel Reference: Memorial: Tower Hill Memorial. Also commemorated at Barry Memorial Hall., and St. Helen's Catholic Church, Barry, Glam. Additional Information: Born at Barry Dock. Son of John and Mary Dalton (nee Stokes), of 9, Newland St., Barry Dock, Glam. Ship torpedoed and sunk by the German submarine UB-35, Start Point, Devon, on route from Bilbao, Spain to Tyne and Wear. 23 lives lost. (Brother: Martin Dalton, S.S. "Ruysdael" died in 1918) +
Medal Card: BT 351/1/32681




Davies D.O. - DAVIES, DAVID OLIVER

Rank: Second Engineer Date of Death: 07/07/1917 Age: 37 Regiment/Service: Mercantile Marine S.S. "Southina" (Cardiff) Panel Reference: Memorial: Tower Hill Memorial. Additional Information: Born at Maesteg. Husband of Margaret Mary Davies (nee Roberts), of 8, Welford St., Barry, Glam. Son of Samuel and Hannah Davies of 2, Alma Rd,. Maesteg. Only casualty aboard Ship torpedoed and sunk by the German submarine UC-67, west of Cape Sigli, Algeria, on route from Cardiff to an unknown destination. 1 life lost. +

Dench S.J. - DENCH, SIDNEY JOHN

Rank: Mess Room Steward Date of Death: 09/07/1917 Age: 15 Regiment/Service: Mercantile Marine S.S. "Calliope" (London) Panel
Reference: Memorial: Tower Hill Memorial. Also commemorated at Barry Memorial Hall. Additional Information: Born at Twickenham. Son of the late Sidney John Dench, and Florence Kate Dench (nee Smith), of 30, Holme St., Cadoxton, Barry, Glam. Previously of 11, Albion Rd., Twickenham. Ship torpedoed and sunk by the German submarine U-155, north of Madeira Island, on route from Sevilla, Spain to
Newport. 27 lives lost. +

Denman, E.F. - DENMAN, ERNEST FRANCIS
Rank: Third Mate Date of Death: 16/03/1917 Age: 23 Regiment/Service: Mercantile Marine S.S. "Narragansett" (Greenock) Panel Reference: Memorial: TOWER HILL MEMORIAL. Additional Information: Born at Penarth. Son of the late Francis, and Emily Denman (nee Price), of 32, Grove Place, Penarth, Glam. Ship sunk by submarine U-44, south-west of Ireland, on route from New York to London. 46 lives lost.

De Rijcke C.L. - DE RIJCKE, CORNELIUS LUCIANUS
Rank: Ordinary Seaman Date of Death: 27/02/1917 Age: 16 Regiment/Service: Mercantile Marine S.V. "Galgorm Castle" (Belfast) Panel Reference: Memorial: TOWER HILL MEMORIAL Additional Information: Born at Rotterdam, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands. Previous ships: S.S. Baron Napier & Glenalmond. Son of the late Ferdinandus Bernardus De Rijcke, and Sophia Van Opdurp, of Rotterdam van der Poelstraat 50A, Rotterdam, Netherlands. Ship stopped and sunk by U-49, west of Fastnet, Ireland, on route from Buenos Aires, Argentina to Queenstown. 11 lives lost +



Devlin J. - DEVLIN, JAMES

Rank: Sailor Date of Death: 21/02/1917 Age: 45 Regiment/Service: Mercantile Marine S.S. "Wathfield" (West Hartlepool) Panel Reference:
Memorial: Tower Hill Memorial. Additional Information: Born at Skerries, Co. Dublin. Husband of Mary Anne Devlin (nee Ennis), of Chapel St., Skerries, Co. Dublin. Son of the late James, and Ellen Devlin. Ship torpedoed and sunk by the German submarine U-39, north of Cape Carbon, Algeria, on route from Limni to Malta. 18 lives lost. +

Dimitriades M. - DIMITRIADES, MARCUS

Rank: Fireman Date of Death: 25/08/1917 Age: 23 Regiment/Service: Mercantile Marine S.S. "Nascent" (Sunderland) Panel Reference:
Memorial: Tower Hill Memorial. Additional Information: Born in Greece. Ship torpedoed and sunk by the German submarine UC-49, west of Bishop's Rock, Cornwall, on route from Tegal, Indonesia to Hull. 6 lives lost. +

Duncan E.T. - DUNCAN, EDWARD THOMAS

Rank: Mess Room Steward Date of Death: 19/11/1917 Age: 16 Regiment/Service: Mercantile Marine S.S. "Jutland" (Cardiff) Panel Reference: Memorial: Tower Hill Memorial. Additional Information: Born at Neath, Glam. Son of Elizabeth Ann Duncan, of 26, Travis St., Barry Dock, Glam. Ship torpedoed and sunk by the German submarine UC-79, north of Ushant, France, on route from Bilbao, Spain to Middlesbrough. 26 lives lost. +



Durbin G.M. - DURBIN, GEORGE MANSEL

Rank: Sailor Date of Death: 16/07/1917 Age: 18 Regiment/Service: Mercantile Marine S.S. "Ribston" (London) Panel Reference: Memorial:
Tower Hill Memorial. Also commemorated at Barry Memorial Hall. Additional Information: Born at Merthyr Dyfan. Son of William Henry, and Kathleen Eleanor (Ellen) Durbin (nee Johns), of 13, Bassett St., Barry Dock, Glam. Ship torpedoed and sunk by the German submarine U-45, off south-west Ireland, on route from Melilla, Morocco to Glasgow. 25 lives lost. +

Dyson W. - DYSON, W.

Rank: Able Seaman Date of Death: 03/12/1917 Age: 17 Regiment/Service: Mercantile Marine S.S. "Livonia" (London) Panel Reference:
Memorial: Tower Hill Memorial. Additional Information: Born at Melbourne, Australia. Ship torpedoed and sunk by the German submarine UB-35, off Start Point, Devon, on route from Bilbao, Spain to Tyne and Wear. 23 lives lost. +



Eakon W. - EAKON, WILLIAM

Rank: Carpenter Date of Death: 15/07/1917 Age: 52 Regiment/Service: Mercantile Marine S.S. "Mariston" (Glasgow) Panel Reference:
Memorial: Tower Hill Memorial. Additional Information: Also listed as Ekon. Born at Stettin, Poland. Husband of (Nelly) Ellen Eakon (nee Saunders, later Mrs Anderson), of 3, Lee Rd., Cadoxton, Barry, Glam. Ship torpedoed and sunk by the German submarine U-45, south-west of Ireland, on route from Almeria, Spain to Glasgow. 28 lives lost. +




Escott W.L. - ESCOTT, WILLIAM LOT
Rank: Ordinary Seaman Date of Death: 13/10/1917 Age: 17 Regiment/Service: Mercantile Marine S.S. "Eskmere" (Liverpool) Panel Reference: Memorial: Tower Hill Memorial. Also commemorated at Barry Memorial Hall. Additional Information: Born at Melksham, Wiltshire. Son of Alfred, and Louise Jane Escott (nee Hall), of Atworth, Melksham, Wiltshire. Ship torpedoed and sunk by the German submarine UC-75, north-west of Anglesey, on route from Belfast to Barry Docks. 20 lives lost. Medal Card: BT 351/1/41860. +

Evans B.C. - EVANS, BENJAMIN CHARLES (aka Charles)
Rank: Fireman Date of Death: 16/07/1917 Age: 23 Regiment/Service: Mercantile Marine S.S. "Ribston" (London) Panel Reference:
Memorial: Tower Hill Memorial. G.E & C. Evans commemorated at Barry Memorial Hall. Additional Information: Formerly Royal Engineers, Glamorgan Fortress 655.,discharged 09/11/15. Born at Barry. Son of David, and Elizabeth Evans, of 101, Merthyr St., Barry, Glam. Ship torpedoed and sunk by the German submarine U-45, off south-west Ireland, on route from Melilla, Morocco to Glasgow. 25 lives lost. (Brother: George Edward Evans, 3429 Royal Field Artillery, died in 1916) +



Evans W.J. - EVANS, WILLIAM JAMES

Rank: Carpenter Date of Death: 03/12/1917 Age: 25 Regiment/Service: Mercantile Marine S.S. "Livonia" (London) Panel Reference:
Memorial: Tower Hill Memorial. Also commemorated at Barry Memorial Hall. Additional Information: Born at Llandaff, Cardiff. Previous ships: S.S. Genna, and Balago. Son of Evan, and Elizabeth Evans (nee Tucker), of 3, Merch Terrace, Cadoxton, Barry, Glam. Ship torpedoed and sunk by the German submarine UB-35, off Start Point, Devon, on route from Bilbao, Spain to Tyne and Wear. 23 lives lost. Local Newspaper reported that William had survived three previous torpedo attacks. Brother: Enoch Evans was awarded the Military Medal. +




Farrant W.S. - FARRANT, WALTER SAMUEL
Rank: Engineer's Steward Date of Death: 30/04/1917 Age: 17 Regiment/Service: Mercantile Marine S.S. "Horsa" (West Hartlepool) Panel
Reference: Memorial: Tower Hill Memorial. Also commemorated at Barry Memorial Hall. Additional Information: Born at Barry Dock. Son of Samuel, and Florence Honorah Farrant, (nee Durham) of 20, Sydenham St., Barry Dock, Glam. Ship torpedoed and sunk by the German submarine U-93, south-west of Ireland, on route from Port Briera, Algeria to Cardiff. 11 lives lost. +

Flaherty J.P. - FLAHERTY, JOHN PATRICK
Rank: Fireman and Trimmer Date of Death: 13/03/1917 Age: 23 Regiment/Service: Mercantile Marine S.S. "Luciline" (London) Panel Reference: Memorial: TOWER HILL MEMORIAL. Additional Information: Served as McCarthy. Born at Barry, Glam. Son of William and Ellen Flaherty (nee McCarthy), of 110, Cornwall St., Grangetown, Cardiff, Glam. Previously of 18, Morgan St., Barry, and of 9, Newland St., Barry Dock, Glam. Ship torpedoed and damaged by U-61, north-west of Tearaght Island, Ireland, on route from New York, U.S.A. to Havre, France. 15 lives lost. (Brother: William Flaherty, T4/037088 Royal Army Service Corps, died in 1918)

Frane L. - FRANE, LEO

Rank: Fireman Date of Death: 23/08/1917 Age: 30 Regiment/Service: Mercantile Marine S.S. "Winlaton" (London) Panel Reference:
Memorial: Tower Hill Memorial. Additional Information: Born at Lisbon, Portugal. Ship torpedoed and sunk by the German submarine
UB-48, just west of Gibraltar, on route from Barry to Gibraltar. 2 lives lost. +

Fraser W. - FRASER, WALTER

Rank: Sailor Date of Death: 22/10/1917 Age: 22 Regiment/Service: Mercantile Marine S.S. "Zillah" (London) Panel Reference: Memorial:
Tower Hill Memorial, and the Walls War Memorial, Shetland. Additional Information: Born at Scarpigarth, Walls, Shetland. Son of Thomas,
and Barbara Fraser (nee Laurenson, previously Mrs Muir), of Scarpigarth, Shetland Islands. Ship torpedoed and sunk by the German submarine U-46, north-east of Kildin Island, Russia on route from Archangelsk, Russia to the U.K. 18 lives lost. (Brother: Christopher Fraser died aboard the S.V. "Avanti Savoia" in 1915) +



Gambling W.R. - GAMBLING, WILLIAM ROBERT
Rank: Assistant Cook Date of Death: 20/01/1917 Age: 18 Regiment/Service: Mercantile Marine S.S. "Bulgarian" (Glasgow) Panel Reference:
Memorial: TOWER HILL MEMORIAL. Additional Information: Son of George Robert, and Ellen Charlotte Lavinia Gambling (nee Knight), of 5, Cliff St., Penarth, Glam. Ship sunk by submarine U-84, west of the Fastnet, Ireland, on route from Cartagena, Spain to Garston, Liverpool.
14 lives lost.

Gardner J. - GARDNER, JOHN

Rank: Fireman and Trimmer Date of Death: 22/09/1917 Age: 49 Regiment/Service: Mercantile Marine S.S. "Trongate" (London) Panel
Reference: Memorial: Tower Hill Memorial. Also commemorated at Barry Memorial Hall. Additional Information: Also listed as Gardiner and Gairdner. Born at St Kitts, St. Christopher, West Indies. Previous ships: Dallington, Diligent, Brookby, and Maltby. Husband of Mrs. E. C. Gardner, of 4, Holmes St., Cadoxton. Ship torpedoed and sunk by the German submarine UC-71, north-east of Flamborough Head, on route from South Shields to Rochefort, France. 2 lives lost.


Garrick J. - GARRICK, JAMES

Rank: Seaman Date of Death: 22/10/1917 Age: 27 Regiment/Service: Mercantile Marine S.S. "Zillah" (London) Panel Reference: Memorial:
Tower Hill Memorial. Additional Information: Also listed as Garriock. Born at East House, Sandsound. Son of the late James, and Elizabeth Garrick (nee Mitchell), of East House, Sandsound, Tresta, Shetland. Ship torpedoed and sunk by the German submarine U-46, north-east of Kildin Island, Russia on route from Archangelsk, Russia to U.K. 18 lives lost. +



Gifford E. - GIFFORD, EDWARD FOGG (Eddie)

Rank: Ordinary Seaman Date of Death: 19/11/1917 Age: 15 Regiment/Service: Mercantile Marine S.S. "Jutland" (Cardiff) Panel Reference:
Memorial: Tower Hill Memorial. Also commemorated at Barry Memorial Hall. Additional Information: Born at Barry Dock. Son of William Henry, and Annie Maria Gifford (nee Fogg), of 89, Castleland Rd., Barry Dock, Glam. Ship torpedoed and sunk by the German submarine UC-79, north of Ushant, France, on route from Bilbao, Spain to Middlesbrough. 26 lives lost. +


Gill G. - GILL, GEORGE

Rank: Sailor Date of Death: 18/10/1917 Age: 24 Regiment/Service: Mercantile Marine S.S. "Sten" (Sunderland) Panel Reference: Memorial:
Tower Hill Memorial. Also commemorated at Barry Memorial Hall. Additional Information: Born at Ystradyfodwg, Glam. Husband of Mary Jane Gill (nee Fifield), of 3, Quarella St., Cadoxton, Barry. Son of Cleaphas and Elizabeth Alice Gill (nee Russ), of 23, Main St., Cadoxton, Barry, Glam. Ship torpedoed and sunk by the German submarine UC-64, just north of Godrevy, Cornwall, on route from Barry Docks to Saint Malo, France. 9 lives lost. +


Gloso F.A. - GLOSA, FRANZ ALBERT (Frank)

Rank: Able Seaman Date of Death: 08/06/1917 Age: 42 Regiment/Service: Mercantile Marine S.V. "Phantom" Grave Reference: IV. A. 39. Cemetery: Boulogne Eastern Cemetery. Additional Information: Nationalized British Citizen born in Germany. Previous ships, S.S. Yarborough, Wathfield, Mabel Baird, and Elswick Lodge. Husband of Margaret Glosa (nee Dolce), of 2, Olivia St., Bootle, Lancashire. Ship stopped and sunk by gunnery by German submarine UB-40, north-west of Cape de la Heve, France, on route from Cardiff to Fécamp, France. 3 lives lost. +



Goddard J. - GODDARD, JOHN

Rank: Donkeyman Date of Death: 23/08/1917 Age: 34 Regiment/Service: Mercantile Marine S.S. "Veghtstroom" (Liverpool) Panel Reference: Memorial: Tower Hill Memorial. Additional Information: Born at Cogan, Penarth. Husband of Mabel Gertrude Goddard (nee Dyer), of 42, Arthur St., Cadoxton, Barry. Son of the late George, and Sarah Goddard (nee James), formerly of Plassey St., Hewell St., and Pill St., Penarth, Glam. Ship torpedoed and sunk by the German submarine UC-47, just north of Godrevy, Cornwall, on route from Penarth to Le Havre, France. 5 lives lost. +

Gomez P. - GOMEZ, PEDRO

Rank: Fireman Date of Death: 17/02/1917 Age: 25 Regiment/Service: Mercantile Marine S.S. "Okement" (Sunderland) Panel Reference: Memorial: Tower Hill Memorial. Additional Information: Born in Portugal. Posible previous ships: S.S. Glencliffe, and Algeriana. Ship torpedoed and sunk by German submarine U-64, south-east of Malta, on route from Malta to U.K. 11 lives lost. +



Gouldi I. - GOULDI, ISMAH

Rank: Fireman and Trimmer Date of Death: 16/11/1917 Age: 22 Regiment/Service: Mercantile Marine. Indian Merchant Service S.S. "Gasconia" (Liverpool) Panel Reference: Memorial: The Bombay 1914-1918 Memorial, Mumbai, India. Additional Information: Ship torpedoed and sunk by the German submarine U-63, north-east of Cape Cherchell, Algeria, on route from Barry Docks to Malta. 3 lives lost. +






Gramaticopulas C. - GRAMATICOPULOS, C

Rank: Fireman and Trimmer Date of Death: 24/07/1917 Age: 29 Regiment/Service: Mercantile Marine S.S. "Zermatt" (London) Panel Reference: Memorial: Tower Hill Memorial. Additional Information: Possibly Grammatikopoulos. Born in Greece. Ship torpedoed and sunk by the German submarine U-46, west of Ushant, France, Algeria, on route from Barry Docks to Campana, Argentina. 4 lives lost. +



Grant, A. - GRANT, ANGUS
Rank: Chief Officer Date of Death: 27/07/1917 Age: 46 Regiment/Service: Mercantile Marine "Begona No. 4" (London) Panel Reference: Memorial: TOWER HILL MEMORIAL. Additional Information: Born at Pencoed, Glam. Resided 32, Esplanade Avenue, Porthcawl. Son of the late Cpt. Donald Grant, and late Mary Grant (nee Thomas), of the Post Office, Pencoed, Glam. Brother in-law: Cpt. Charles Dawson Pyves died aboard the S.S. Penarth in 1915. Ship sunk by submarine U-46, north-west of the Fastnet, Ireland, on route from Bona to Cork, Ireland. (Brother: James Donald Grant was lost at sea prior to the war) 2 lives lost.


Green E. - GREEN, EUSTACE

Rank: Fireman Date of Death: 08/03/1917 Age: 36 Regiment/Service: Mercantile Marine S.S. "Dunbarmoor" (London) Panel Reference:
Memorial: Tower Hill Memorial. Additional Information: Born at Barbados. Previous ships: S.S. Southfield, and Paddington of London.
Husband Philippa Green (nee Kennedy), of 23, Beverley St., Cadoxton, Barry, Glam. Son of the late Mrs. Martha Ann Green. Ship torpedoed and sunk by the German submarine U-44, west of Ireland, on route from Rosario, Argentina to Manchester. 12 lives lost. +



Grey F.M. - GREY, FRANCIS MORRIS (Frank) (see OSBOURNE) +



Gronhaug S. - GRONHAUG, SIGVARD NICHOLAI
Rank: Chief Engineer, Date of Death: 6/12/1917 Age: 52 Regiment/Service: Mercantile Marine S.S. "Picton" (London) Panel Reference:
Memorial: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. Also commemorated at Barry Memorial Hall. Additional Information: Born at Bergen, Norway. Husband of Maud Gronhaug (nee Morecraft), of 94, Broad St, Barry, Glam. Former husband of Marie Duprey. Son of Aksel Sjursen, and Jacobine Marie Grønhaug (nee Nicolaisen), of Bergen, Norway. Ship involved in catastrophic explosion at Halifax Harbour when ammunition ship S.S. "Mont-Blanc" collided with S.S. "Imo" with 27 lives lost and an estimated 2,000 also killed. (Son: Sigvard Sidney Gronhaug died aboard S.S. "Empire Crossbill" in 1941. Son: James Gronhaug awarded M.B.E. for action taken aboard S.S. "George Balfour" in 1940) +

Gulwell E. - GULWELL, ERNEST

Rank: Mess Room Steward Date of Death: 24/12/1917 Age: 17 Regiment/Service: Mercantile Marine S.S. "Daybreak" (West Hartlepool)
Panel Reference: Memorial: Tower Hill Memorial. Also commemorated at Barry Memorial Hall. Additional Information: Born at Tewkesbury. First ship: S.S. Tempus in 1915. Son of George and Phoebe Gulwell (nee Reed), of 44, Arthur St., Cadoxton, Barry, Glam. Ship torpedoed and sunk by the German submarine U-87, north-east of Ballyquintin, Downs, N.Ireland. on route from Huelva, Spain to Glasgow. 21 lives lost. +


Gunn H.A. - GUNN, HERBERT ANDREW
Rank: First Mate Date of Death: 21/10/1917 Age: 55 Regiment/Service: Mercantile Marine S.S. "Argus" (Barrow-In-Furness) Panel Reference: Memorial: Alexandra Park War Memorial, Penarth, Additional Information: Born at Great Yarmouth, Norfolk. Husband of Charlotte Gunn (nee Scurnell), of 1, John Street, Penarth. Previously of 113, South Frederick St., South Shields, Durham. Ship sunk in the North Sea, in an accidental collision in fog, with S.S. "Soroki" of the same convoy, on route from Seaham, Durham, via Lerwick Shetland, to Tromso, Norway. At least 6 lives lost. Captain Register: 1862 00676 South Shields 1897.





Haley T.J. - HALEY, THOMAS JEREMIAH

Rank: Sailor Date of Death: 06/10/1917 Age: 20 Regiment/Service: Mercantile Marine S.S. "Forestmoor" (London) Panel Reference:
Memorial: Tower Hill Memorial. Additional Information: Born at Barry. Son of the late Michael, and Annie Haley (nee Flynn) of 17, Holmes St., Cadoxton, Barry, Glam. Ship torpedoed and sunk by the German submarine UB-51, west of Gibraltar, on route from Huelva, Spain to Dublin. 22 lives lost. +


Hansen M. - HANSEN, MARTIN

Rank: Able Seaman Date of Death: 03/12/1917 Age: 32 Regiment/Service: Mercantile Marine S.S. "Livonia" (London) Panel Reference: Memorial: Tower Hill Memorial. Additional Information: Born in Denmark. Ship torpedoed and sunk by the German submarine UB-35, Start Point, Devon, on route from Bilbao, Spain to Tyne and Wear. 23 lives lost. +


Harries W.R. - HARRIES, WILLIAM REGINALD (Willie)

Rank: Third Engineer Date of Death: 20/04/1917 Age: 22 Regiment/Service: Mercantile Marine S.S. "Emma" (Cardiff) Panel Reference:
Memorial: Tower Hill Memorial. Also commemorated at Barry Memorial Hall. Additional Information: Born at Cardiff. Son of the late Thomas Arthur, and Jane Harries (nee Jones), of 2, Sea View Terrace, Cadoxton, Barry, Glam. Previously of 'Bryn Eglwys' Cadoxton, Barry, Glam, and of Marshfield Terrace, Llanelly, Monmouthshire. Ship torpedoed and sunk by the German submarine U-50, south west of Ireland, on route from Baltimore, USA and Fayal Island to The Clyde. 2 lives lost. +








Harris A. - HARRIS, ANDREW

Rank: Chief Engineer Date of Death: 10/07/1917 Age: 56 Regiment/Service: Mercantile Marine S.S. "Garmoyle" (Glasgow) Panel
Reference: Memorial: Tower Hill Memorial. Additional Information: Born at Forfar. Husband of Catherine Harris, of 10, Gardner St., Partick, Glasgow. Ship torpedoed and sunk by the German submarine U-57, south east of Mine Head, Ireland, on route from Cork to Glasgow. 20 lives lost. +

Hodgson A. - HODGSON, ALEXANDER
Rank: Master Date of Death: 13/02/1917 Age: 45 Regiment/Service: Mercantile Marine S.S. "Taxandrier" Panel Reference: Memorial: TOWER HILL MEMORIAL. Also commemorated at Dinas Powys War Memorial. Additional Information: Survived sinking of S.S. "Drumcree" in 1915. Husband of Emma Hodgson, of "Selhurst," Highwalls, Dinas Powys, Glam. Son of the late Thomas, and Annie Hodgson, of Liverpool, Lancashire. Ship lost on route from New York, USA to Bordeaux, France, fate unknown, presumed either sunk by U-Boat or lost during storm. 29 lives lost.

Hollocombe W. - HOLLOCOMBE, WILLIAM
Rank: First Engineer Date of Death: 11/04/1917 Age: 47 Regiment/Service: Mercantile Marine S.S. "Duchess of Cornwall" (Falmouth) Panel Reference: Memorial: TOWER HILL MEMORIAL. Additional Information: Born at Falmouth. Husband of Mary Hollocombe (nee Brown), of 165, Stanwell Rd., Penarth, Glam. Son of the late James William, and late Mary Ann Hollocombe (nee Bennett), formerly of Kimberley Rd., Falmouth, Cornwall. Ship sunk by German submarine U-26, North of Cape Barfleur, France, on route from London to Le-Harve, France. 23 lives lost.




Hughes A.P. - HUGHES, ARTHUR PRICE

Rank: Engineer's Steward Date of Death: 15/04/1917 Age: 17 Regiment/Service: Mercantile Marine S.S. "Kariba" (London) Panel Reference: Memorial: Tower Hill Memorial. Also commemorated at Barry Memorial Hall. Additional Information: Born at Cadoxton. Son of Arthur William, and Annie Hughes, (nee Rees) of 1, Morlais St., Cadoxton, Barry, Glam. Ship torpedoed and sunk by the German submarine UC27, west of Ushant, France, on route from Java & Dakar to Falmouth. 13 lives lost. +

Jagt G.V.D. - JAGT, GYSBERTUS VAN DER

Rank: Fireman and Trimmer Date of Death: 23/08/1917 Age: 30 Regiment/Service: Mercantile Marine S.S. "Winlaton" (London) Panel
Reference: Memorial: Additional Information: Born at Charlois, Rotterdam. Son of the late Louwrens/Laurens, and Jacoba Van der Jagt (nee Molendijk/Molendyk), of Korte Hillestraat 10C, Rotterdam, Netherlands. Ship torpedoed and sunk by the German submarine UB-48, just west of Gibraltar, on route from Barry to Gibraltar. 2 lives lost. +


Jones J. - JONES, JOHN

Rank: Ship's Cook Date of Death: 13/10/1917 Age: 50 Regiment/Service: Mercantile Marine S.S. "Eskmere" (Liverpool) Panel Reference: Memorial: Tower Hill Memorial. J. Jones commemorated at Barry Memorial Hall. Additional Information: Born at Aberporth. Formerly employed as a chemist at Holton Rd., Barry. Husband of Elizabeth Jones (nee Evans), of Regent St, Barry Dock, Glam. Later of Arthach, Cross Inn, Cardiganshire. Son of the late Henry, and Phoebe Jones of Aberporth, Cardiganshire. Ship torpedoed and sunk by the German submarine UC-75, north-west of Anglesey, on route from Belfast to Barry. 20 lives lost.




Jorgensen H. - JORGENSEN, H

Rank: Fireman and Trimmer Date of Death: 16/08/1917 Age: 26 Regiment/Service: Mercantile Marine S.S. "Delphic" (Liverpool) Panel Reference: Memorial: Additional Information: Born in Norway. Ship torpedoed and sunk by the German submarine UC-72, south west of Bishop Rock, Cornwall, on route from Cardiff to Montevideo, Uruguay. 5 lives lost.

Kafanis J. - KAFANIS, J

Rank: Donkeyman Date of Death: 27/07/1917 Age: 43 Regiment/Service: Mercantile Marine S.S. "Zermatt" (London) Panel Reference:
Memorial: Tower Hill Memorial. Additional Information: Born at Constantinople, Turkey. Ship torpedoed and sunk by the German submarine U-46, west of Ushant, France, Algeria, on route from Barry Docks to Campana, Argentina. 4 lives lost. +

Karlsen J. - KARLSEN, JOHAN (aka Jack)

Rank: Assistant Refrigerator Engineer Officer Date of Death: 11/03/1917 Age: 27 Regiment/Service: Mercantile Marine S.S. "Folia" (London). Panel Reference: Memorial: Tower Hill Memorial. Also commemorated at Barry Memorial Hall. Additional Information: Also listed as Karlson. Born in Norway. Husband of Florence Karlsen (nee Brown), of 11, Brickyard Terrace, Cadoxton, Barry, Glam. Son of Karl Johan and Kristine Aronsen of Norway. Ship torpedoed and sunk by the German submarine U-53, just off Ram Head, Ireland, on route from New York to Avonmouth. 7 lives lost. +



Kastoudis G. - KASTOUDIS, GEORGE

Rank: Donkeyman Date of Death: 16/11/1917 Age: 30 Regiment/Service: Mercantile Marine S.S. "Gasconia" Panel Reference: Memorial:
Tower Hill Memorial. Additional Information: Born in Greece. Husband of Leonie Kastoudis (nee Christiaens), of 70, Hirwain St., Barry, Glam. Son of Otario Kastoudis of Greece. Ship torpedoed and sunk by the German submarine U-63, north east of Cape Cherchell, Algeria, on route from Barry Docks to Malta. 3 lives lost. +

Kays J. - KAYS, JOSEPH

Rank: Fireman Date of Death: 16/07/1917 Age: 32 Regiment/Service: Mercantile Marine S.S. "Ribston" (London) Panel Reference:
Memorial: Tower Hill Memorial. Also commemorated at St Mary's Church, Taunton, Somerset. Additional Information: Born at Bedminster, Bristol. Husband of Beatrice Kays (nee Chick), of 5, Palmerston Rd., Cadoxton, Barry. Son of William Henry and Emma Kays (nee Marsh) of 51, Hirwain St., Barry Dock, Glam. Ship torpedoed and sunk by the German submarine U-45, off south-west Ireland, on route from Melilla, Morocco to Glasgow. 25 lives lost. +

Kemp F. - KEMP, FRANCIS

Rank: Able Seaman Date of Death: 16/07/1917 Age: 28 Regiment/Service: Mercantile Marine S.S. "Ribston" (London) Panel Reference:
Memorial: Tower Hill Memorial. Additional Information: Born at Wolverhampton. Previous ships: S.S. Thistleard, and Lowther Range. Ship torpedoed and sunk by the German submarine U-45, off south-west Ireland, on route from Melilla, Morocco to Glasgow. 25 lives lost. +





Kinwigi M. - KINWIGI, M

Rank: Fireman and Trimmer Date of Death: 20/12/1917 Age: 20 Regiment/Service: Mercantile Marine S.S. "Waverley" (West Hartlepool)
Panel Reference: Memorial: Tower Hill Memorial. Additional Information: Born in Finland. Ship torpedoed and sunk by the German submarine U-35, off north-east of Cape Ivi, Algeria, on route from Cardiff to Port Said, Egypt. 22 lives lost. +


Kirilov A. - KIRILOV, ALEXIS

Rank: Fireman Date of Death: 18/06/1917 Age: 24 Regiment/Service: Mercantile Marine S.S. "Thistledhu" (Sunderland) Panel Reference:
Memorial: Tower Hill Memorial. Additional Information: Born at Vologda, Russia. Ship torpedoed and sunk by the German submarine U-82, west of Ireland, on route from Iquique, Chile to Newport. 4 lives lost. +


Konchersis J. - KONCHERSIS, JOHN

Rank: Carpenter Date of Death: 16/07/1917 Age: 58 Regiment/Service: Mercantile Marine S.S. "Ribston" (London) Panel Reference:
Memorial: Barry Merchant Seamen Memorial. Additional Information: Not listed at National Archives, Tower Hill Memorial, or CWGC, and also considered to be COUTSOUDIS listed above. Ship torpedoed and sunk by the German submarine U-45, off south-west Ireland, on route from Melilla, Morocco to Glasgow. 25 lives lost. +







Lehtinen A. - LEHTINEN, ARTUR

Rank: Fireman and Trimmer Date of Death: 04/09/1917 Age: 28 Regiment/Service: Mercantile Marine S.S. "Peerless" (Newcastle) Panel Reference: Memorial: Tower Hill Memorial. Additional Information: Born at Abo, Finland. Previous ships: S.S. Pinewood, Imperial, and Castle Eden. Ship torpedoed and sunk by the German submarine U-52, south-west Bishop Rock, Cornwall, on route from Lisbon. Portugal to Manchester. 5 lives lost. +



Leong W. - LEONG, WONG


Rank: Fireman Date of Death: 27/06/1917 Age: 37 Regiment/Service: Mercantile Marine S.S. "Baron Ogilvy" (Ardrossan) Panel Reference:
Memorial: Tower Hill Memorial, and Hong Kong War Memorial. Additional Information: Born at Canton, China. Previous ships: S.S. Volga, Brodholme, and City of Perth. Ship torpedoed and sunk by the German submarine U-93, north-west of Ireland, on route from Montreal,
Canada to Liverpool. 2 lives lost. +


Lixton G.H. - LIXTON, GEORGE HENRY

Rank: Sailor Date of Death: 16/07/1917 Age: 18 Regiment/Service: Mercantile Marine S.S. "Ribston" (London) Panel Reference: Memorial:
Tower Hill Memorial. Also commemorated at Barry Memorial Hall. Additional Information: Born at Newport, Monmouthshire. Also listed as Luxton. Previous ships: S.S. King George, Refugio, and Nora. Son of Robert (aka John), and Mary Ann Lixton (nee Smith), of 15, Commercial Rd., Barry Dock, Glam. Ship torpedoed and sunk by the German submarine U-45, off south-west Ireland, on route from
Melilla, Morocco to Glasgow. 25 lives lost. +



Love H. - LOVE, HAZEL
Rank: Donkeyman Date of Death: 19/11/1917 Age: 27 Regiment/Service: Mercantile Marine S.S. "Jutland" (Cardiff) Panel Reference:
Memorial: Tower Hill Memorial. Additional Information: Born at Cardiff. Previous ships: S.S. Silvia, Riverton & San Zeferino. Ship torpedoed and sunk by the German submarine UC-79, north of Ushant, France, on route from Bilbao, Spain to Middlesbrough. 26 lives lost. +


Lye J.B. - LYE, JOHN BENJAMIN
Rank: Steward Date of Death: 20/9/1917 Age: 32 Regiment/Service: Mercantile Marine S.S. "Peerless" (Newcastle) Panel Reference: Memorial: TOWER HILL MEMORIAL. Additional Information: Born at Cogan, Penarth. Husband of Bessy Lye (nee Hayne), of 16, Pill St., Cogan, Penarth, Glam. Son of James Thomas, and the late Jane Lye, also of 16, Pill St. Cogan, Penarth, Glam. Previously of 68, Princes St., Barry, Glam. Ship torpedoed and sunk by U-52 on 04/09/17, south-west of Bishop Rock, on route from Lisbon to Manchester. 5 lives lost.

Lyorall A. - LYORALL, ALBERT


Rank: Able Seaman Date of Death: 18/06/1917 Age: 28 Regiment/Service: Mercantile Marine S.S. "Thistledhu" (Sunderland) Panel Reference: Memorial: Additional Information: (aka SJOVALL and SJOEVALD). Born in Denmark. Previous ships: S.S. Tonbridge, Darnholme, Lynton, and Zinal. Ship torpedoed and sunk by the German submarine U-82, west of Ireland, on route from Iquique, Chile to Newport. 4 lives lost. +

Macridis G. - MACRIDIS, GALINOS


Rank: Donkeyman Date of Death: 17/11/1917 Age: 22 Regiment/Service: Mercantile Marine S.S. "Abaris" (London) Panel Reference:
Memorial: Tower Hill Memorial. Additional Information: Born at Smyma, Greece. Naturalised British Citizen. Resident of Barry, Glamorgan. Previous ships: S.S. African Prince. Son of Mrs. Maria Macridis, of Melmaraglow St., No. 21. Smyma, Greece, and of Rypselli St., Athens, Greece. Ship torpedoed and damaged by the German submarine UB-40, west of Rame Head, Cornwall, on route from Calais, France to Manchester. 3 lives lost. Naturalisation Certificates: HO 334/57/22039 & HO 144/1184/218446. +




Maguire B. - MAGUIRE, BERNARD
Rank: Fireman Date of Death: 19/11/1917 Age: 54 Regiment/Service: Mercantile Marine S.S. "Jutland" (Cardiff) Panel Reference: Memorial: TOWER HILL MEMORIAL Additional Information: Born at Donegal. Ship torpedoed and sunk by the German submarine UC-79, north of Ushant, France, on route from Bilbao, Spain to Middlesbrough. 26 lives lost. +

Mann W. - MANN, WILLIAM
Rank: Able Seaman Date of Death: 27/02/1917 Regiment/Service: Mercantile Marine S.S. "Bellorado" (Glasgow) Grave Reference: Prot. 343. Cemetery: MALTA (CAPUCCINI) NAVAL CEMETERY. Additional Information: Resided at Barry, Glam. Ship attacked and damaged by gunfire from U-boat UC-22 on route from Barry Dock to Alexandria, Egypt. 3 lives lost. Ship later renamed S.S. Olive Branch" and was sunk by gunfire from German submarine U-28 with 1 life lost. The U-28 was also sunk when the "Olive Branch" exploded. +

Marsham H. - MARSHAM, HENRY WILLIAM
Rank: Able Seaman Date of Death: 13/10/1917 Age: 58 Regiment/Service: Mercantile Marine S.S. "Eskmere" (Liverpool) Panel Reference: Memorial: TOWER HILL MEMORIAL Additional Information: Born at Rotherhithe, London. Son of the late Henry, and Caroline Marsham (nee Grover), of 4, Denmark Rd., Coldharbour Lane, Camberwell, London. Ship torpedoed and sunk by the German submarine UC-75, north-west of Anglesey, on route from Belfast to Barry. 20 lives lost. +




Mattravers R.H. - MATTRAVERS, REGINALD HARRY
Rank: Assistant Cook Date of Death: 06/03/1917 Age: 18 Regiment/Service: Mercantile Marine S.S. "Consola" (London) Panel Reference:
Commemorated at Memorial: Barry Memorial Hall. Additional Information: Born at Barry. Previous ship: S.S. Decasin, and Trevaylor. Son of Frank and Jane Mattravers (nee Mathews) of 1, Cardiff Rd., The Moors, Cadoxton. Previously of 22, Churchill Terrace Cadoxton, Barry, Glam. Lost overboard during heavy storm at Bay of Biscay, France, on route from Spain to Glasgow.

Maximo R. - MAXIMO, R
Rank: Donkeyman Date of Death: 23/10/1917 Age: 29 Regiment/Service: Mercantile Marine S.S. "Tredegar Hall" (London) Panel Reference: Memorial: TOWER HILL MEMORIAL Additional Information: Born in Barbados. Ship torpedoed and sunk by German submarine UB-57, south-east of Flamborough Head, on route from Melilla, Spain to Middlesbrough. 3 lives lost. +

Maxwell W. - MAXWELL, WILLIAM
Rank: Chief Steward Date of Death: 13/10/1917 Age: 59 Regiment/Service: Mercantile Marine S.S. "Eskmere" (Liverpool) Panel Reference:
Memorial: TOWER HILL MEMORIAL. Buried at Merthyr Dyfan Cemetery, Barry. Also commemorated at Barry Memorial Hall. Additional Information: Born at Glasgow. Husband of Eliza Ann Maxwell (nee Rich), of 36, Fryatt St., Barry Dock, Glam. Son of the late William and late Elizabeth Clara Maxwell (nee Davis) of Wellington St., Swansea. Ship torpedoed and sunk by the German submarine UC-75, north-west of Anglesey, on route from Belfast to Barry. 20 lives lost. +





May H. - MAY, HAROLD

Rank: Steward Date of Death: 08/10/1917 Regiment/Service: Mercantile Marine S.S. "Greldon" Grave Reference: In South-West part. Cemetery: LLANABER (ST. MARY) CHURCHYARD. Additional Information: Ship torpedoed by German submarine U-96, North-east of the North Arklow Light Vessel, Ireland. 28 lives lost.



McDonald P. - McDONALD, PHILIP
Rank: Able Seaman Date of Death: 19/11/1917 Age: 46 Regiment/Service: Mercantile Marine S.S. "Jutland" (Cardiff) Panel Reference: Memorial: TOWER HILL MEMORIAL. Additional Information: Born at Sydney, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia. Resided at 32, Dock View Road, Barry, Glam. Ship torpedoed and sunk by the German submarine UC-79, north of Ushant, France, on route from Bilbao, Spain to Middlesbrough. 26 lives lost. +


Mekelin T.S. - MEKELIN, TOIVO SALOMON
Rank: Fireman Date of Death: 04/09/1917 Age: 27 Regiment/Service: Mercantile Marine S.S. "Peerless" (Newcastle) Panel Reference:
Memorial: TOWER HILL MEMORIAL Additional Information: Born at Helsingfors, Finland. Previous ships: S.S. Ferngarth, Obi, and Durley Chine. Son of the late Salomon, and Maria Mekelin, of Sippole, Lavonlinna, Finland. Ship torpedoed and sunk by the German submarine U-52, south-west Bishop Rock, Cornwall, on route from Lisbon to Manchester. 5 lives lost. +

Mills F. - MILLS, FRANCIS
Rank: Sailor Date of Death: 28/10/1917 Age: 20 Regiment/Service: Mercantile Marine S.S. "Redesmere" (Manchester) Panel Reference: Memorial: TOWER HILL MEMORIAL. Additional Information: Born at Jamaica. Previous ships: S.S. Armonia, and Ashanti. Ship torpedoed and sunk by submarine UB-40 just off the Isle of Wight, on route from Barry Docks to Southampton. 19 lives lost. +



Molinari S. - MOLINARI, SALVADORE

Rank: Able Seaman Date of Death: 08/06/1917 Age 52 Regiment/Service: Indian Mercantile Marine S.V. "Phantom" Grave Reference: Bombay 1914-1918 Memorial, Mumbai. Additional Information: Ship was stopped by German submarine UB-40 and sunk by gunfire, north-west of Cape de la Heve, France, on route from Cardiff to Fecamp, France. 3 lives lost. +


Morgan A. - MORGAN, ALBERT
Rank: Assistant Cook Date of Death: 18/09/1917 Age: 24 Regiment/Service: Mercantile Marine S.S. "Aigwen" formerly S.S. "Joseph Chamberlain" (East Hartlepool) Panel Reference: Memorial: TOWER HILL MEMORIAL Additional Information: Born at Penarth. Son of Albert, and the late Ellen Maria Morgan (nee Sederman), and Stepson to Frances Morgan (nee Drewe), of 15, Salop St., Penarth, Glam.
Ship sunk by German submarine UB-62, North-west of Muckle Flugga, Shetland Isles, on route from Archangel, Russia, to Dieppe, France, via Lerwick. 18 lives lost.

Mules I. W. - MULES, IVOR WILLIAM
Rank: Ordinary Seaman Date of Death: 02/05/1917 Age: 17 Regiment/Service: Mercantile Marine S.S. "Warnow" (Dundee) Panel Reference: Memorial: TOWER HILL MEMORIAL. Additional Information: Born at Penarth. Son of John Thomas, and Emily Louisa Mules (nee Wellings), of 14, Maughan Terrace, Penarth, Glam. Ship sunk by German submarine UC-48, West of Trevose Head, North Cornwall, on route from Penarth to an unknown destination. 14 lives lost.




Murdock G. - MURDOCK, GARNET
Rank: Second Engineer Date of Death: 10/08/1917 Age: 26 Regiment/Service: Mercantile Marine S.S. "War Patrol" (Liverpool) Panel Reference: Memorial: TOWER HILL MEMORIAL Additional Information: Born at Liverpool. Son of the late Peter, and Hannah Murdock (nee Hughes), of 62, Great Mersey St., Liverpool. Ship struck mine laid by submarine UC-69 and sunk just off the Penmarch, Bay of Biscay, on route from Barry Docks to unknown destination. 14 lives lost. +

Nilsson W. - NILSSON, WILLIAM

Rank: Donkeyman Date of Death: 26/7/1917 Age: 38 Regiment/Service: Mercantile Marine S.S. "Ludgate" (London) Panel Reference:
Memorial: St James' Church Memorial, Manorbier. Additional Information: Born at Gothenburg, Sweden. Previous ship: S.S. Zillah. Son of Margareta Cecilia Nilsson, of 1, Quarteret, Vaxjo, Sweden. Ship sunk by German submarine UC-51 just south of Galley Head, Ireland, on route from Huelva, Spain to Garston, Liverpool. 24 lives lost. +


Oaktree F. - OAKTREE, FREDERICK
Rank: Able Seaman Date of Death: 18/10/1917 Age: 22 Regiment/Service: Mercantile Marine S.S. "Sten" (Sunderland) Panel Reference: Memorial: TOWER HILL MEMORIAL Additional Information: Born at Hull. Son of Peter, and Augusta Oaktree, of 3, Ryder's Terrace, Strickland St., Hull. Ship torpedoed and sunk by the German submarine UC-64, just north of Godrevy, Cornwall, on route from Barry Docks to Saint Malo, France. 9 lives lost. (Brother: William Charles Oaktree died a day later aboard S.S. "Hazelwood") +

O'Leary T. - O'LEARY, TIMOTHY
Rank: Able Seaman Date of Death: 19/11/1917 Age: 47 Regiment/Service: Mercantile Marine S.S. "Jutland" (Cardiff) Panel Reference: Memorial: TOWER HILL MEMORIAL Additional Information: Born at Castlehaven, Co. Cork. Husband of Margaret O'Leary (Nee Collins), of Lissanohy, Skibbereen, Co. Cork. Son of the late Patrick and Anne O'Leary. Ship torpedoed and sunk by the German submarine UC-79, north of Ushant, France, on route from Bilbao, Spain to Middlesbrough. 26 lives lost. +





Oliver E.J. - OLIVER, EDWARD J.
Rank: Able Seaman Date of Death: 03/12/1917 Age: 47 Regiment/Service: Mercantile Marine S.S. "Livonia" (London) Panel Reference: Memorial: TOWER HILL MEMORIAL Additional Information: Born at Gibraltar. Previous ships: S.S. King, Ravensworth, and Rustington.
Ship torpedoed and sunk by the German submarine UB-35, off Start Point, Devon, on route from Bilbao, Spain to Tyne and Wear. 23 lives lost. +

Olsen K. - OLSEN, K
Rank: Able Seaman Date of Death: 07/02/1917 Regiment/Service: Mercantile Marine S.S. "Gravina" (Liverpool) Panel Reference:
Memorial: TOWER HILL MEMORIAL. Additional Information: Born in Norway. Ship sunk by U-81, West of Fastnet, Ireland, on route from Sevilla, Spain to London. 7 lives lost.

Osbourne F.M. - OSBOURNE, FRANCIS MORRIS (Frank)
Rank: Assistant Steward Date of Death: 13/10/1917 Age: 15 Regiment/Service: Mercantile Marine S.S. "Eskmere" (Liverpool) Panel Reference: Memorial: TOWER HILL MEMORIAL Additional Information: Birth name GREY, served as Grey. Born at Cardiff. Son of Elizabeth Grey (nee Osbourne, the later Mrs Philp), and Stepson to Charles L. Philp, of 8, and 36, Fryatt St., Barry Dock, Glam. Ship torpedoed and sunk by the German submarine UC-75, north-west of Anglesey, on route from Belfast to Barry. 20 lives lost. +





Oswald J.B. - OSWALD, JAMES BRYCE
Rank: First Engineer Date of Death: 17/05/1917 Age: 66 Regiment/Service: Mercantile Marine S.S. "Kilmaho" (Cardiff) Panel Reference: Memorial: TOWER HILL MEMORIAL. Additional Information: Born at Glasgow. Husband of Mary Agnes Oswald (nee O'sullivan), of 3, Wayside Cottage, Eastbrook, Dinas Powys, Glam. Son of John and Christina Oswald (nee Bryce), of Glasgow, Lanark, Scotland. Ship torpedoed and sunk by the German submarine UB-20 , at Lizard, Cornwall, on route from Cardiff to Dunkirk, France. 21 lives lost. (Son: Sydney Patrick Oswald also killed aboard the S.S. "Kilmaho") +

Oswald S.P. - OSWALD, SYDNEY PATRICK
Rank: Mess Room Steward Date of Death: 17/05/1917 Age: 17 Regiment/Service: Mercantile Marine S.S. "Kilmaho" (Cardiff) Panel Reference: Memorial: TOWER HILL MEMORIAL. Additional Information: Born at Penarth, Glam. Son of James Bryce and Mary Agnes Oswald (nee O'sullivan), of 3, Wayside Cottage, Eastbrook, Dinas Powis, Glam. Ship torpedoed and sunk by the German submarine UB-20 , at Lizard, Cornwall, on route from Cardiff to Dunkirk, France. 21 lives lost. (Father: James Bryce Oswald was also killed aboard the S.S. "Kilmaho") +

Owens E. - OWENS, EVAN
Rank: Sailor Date of Death: 18/10/1917 Age: 19 Regiment/Service: Mercantile Marine S.S. "Sten" (Sunderland) Panel Reference: Memorial: TOWER HILL MEMORIAL Additional Information: Born at Bryngwran, Anglesey. Son of John, and Ida Annie Owens (nee Stevens), of 62, Station St., Barry Dock, Glam. Previously of Marine Terrace, Llanfaelog, Anglesey, Wales. Ship torpedoed and sunk by the German submarine UC-64, just north of Godrevy, Cornwall, on route from Barry Docks to Saint Malo, France. 9 lives lost. +

Palfrey R.J. - PALFREY, ROBERT JOHN
Rank: Steward Date of Death: 17/05/1917 Age: 52 Regiment/Service: Mercantile Marine S.S. "Kilmaho" (Cardiff) Panel Reference: Memorial: TOWER HILL MEMORIAL Additional Information: Born at Dartmouth, Devon. Husband of Margaret Emma Palfrey (nee Bale), of 19, Ivy St., Penarth, Glam. Son of the late William, and Mary Jane Palfrey. Ship torpedoed and sunk by the German submarine UB-20 , at Lizard, Cornwall, on route from Cardiff to Dunkirk, France. 21 lives lost.

Panpukis C. - PANPUKIS, C.
Rank: Fireman and Trimmer Date of Death: 24/06/1917 Age: 31 Regiment/Service: Mercantile Marine S.S. "South Wales" (Cardiff) Panel Reference: Memorial: TOWER HILL MEMORIAL Additional Information: Born in Greece. Ship torpedoed and sunk by the German submarine U-62 west of Bishop Rock, Cornwall on route from Bassein, Burma, via Cape Town to London. 2 lives lost. +

Papadatos S. - PAPADATOS, SOKRATES
Rank: Fireman Date of Death: 19/11/1917 Age: 29 Regiment/Service: Mercantile Marine S.S. "Jutland" (Cardiff) Panel Reference: Memorial: TOWER HILL MEMORIAL Additional Information: Born at Chefalennies, Greece. Husband of Annie Papadatos (nee Power), of 61, Hirwain St., Barry Dock, Glam. Son of Evagelos and Catherine Papadatos, of Greece. Ship torpedoed and sunk by the German submarine UC-79, north of Ushant, France, on route from Bilbao, Spain to Middlesbrough. 26 lives lost. +

Parker S.J. - PARKER, S. J.
Rank: Ship's Cook Date of Death: 07/03/1917 Age: 35 Regiment/Service: Mercantile Marine S.S. "Fenay Lodge" (London) Panel Reference: Memorial: TOWER HILL MEMORIAL Additional Information: Born in London. Previous ships: S.S. Lydie, and Celtic King of Liverpool. Ship torpedoed and sunk by the German submarine U-44, west of Fastnet, Ireland on route from Mobile, Alabama to Cherbourg, France. 4 lives lost. +

Patinios N. - PATINIOS, NICOLAS
Rank: Fireman Date of Death: 15/03/1917 Age: 24 Regiment/Service: Mercantile Marine S.S. "Frimaire" (London) Panel Reference: Memorial: TOWER HILL MEMORIAL Additional Information: Born in Greece. Husband of Bridget Patinios (nee Jones), of 48, Graving Dock St., Barry, Glam. Son of Demetri and the late Evangelia Patinios, of Greece. Ship sunk by German submarine UC-21, south-east of Belle Ile Island, Brittany, France, on route from St. Nazaire to Bayonne, France. 12 lives lost. +

Patterson W. - PATTERSON, WALTER
Rank: Fireman and Trimmer Date of Death: 28/02/1917 Age: 56 Regiment/Service: Mercantile Marine, Tug "J. W. Thompson" (London). Panel Reference: Memorial: TOWER HILL MEMORIAL. Additional Information: Born at Grangemouth, Falkirk, Stirlingshire. Previous ships: S.S. Bideford, C T 8, Wallsend, and Birchwood of Middlesbrough. Tugboat left Cardiff for Kola Bay, Russia, and was not seen again, presumed to have struck a mine on route. 14 lives lost. +


Pentecost H. - PENTECOST, HARRY
Rank: Able Seaman Date of Death: 08/03/1917 Age: 39 Regiment/Service: Mercantile Marine S.S. "Dunbarmoor" (London) Panel Reference: Memorial: TOWER HILL MEMORIAL. Additional Information: Born at Pentecost Island, New Hebrides, South Pacific. Previous ships: S.S. Gardenia, Warley Pickering, and Gibraltar of Glasgow. Resided at 13, Morgan St., Barry, Glam. Ship torpedoed and sunk by the German submarine U-44, west of Ireland, on route from Rosario, Argentina to Manchester. 12 lives lost. +

Peters T.E. - PETERS, THOMAS EPHRAIM
Rank: Ship's Cook Date of Death: 08/03/1917 Age: 33 Regiment/Service: Mercantile Marine S.S. "Dunbarmoor" (London) Panel Reference: Memorial: TOWER HILL MEMORIAL. Additional Information: Born at Kingstown, St. Vincent. Resided at 13, Travis St., Barry Dock, Glam. Son of Henry, and Caroline Euphemia Peters. of North River Rd., Kingstown, St. Vincent, British West Indies. Ship torpedoed and sunk by the German submarine U-44, west of Ireland, on route from Rosario, Argentina to Manchester. 12 lives lost. +

Phillips E.S. - PHILLIPS, ERNEST SPURRELL
Rank: Second Engineer Date of Death: 17/02/1917 Age: 24 Regiment/Service: Mercantile Marine S.S. "Okement" (Sunderland) Panel Reference: Memorial: TOWER HILL MEMORIAL. Also commemorated at Barry Memorial Hall. Additional Information: Born at Cardiff. Son of Francis Henry and Mary Ann Phillips (nee Jones), of 125, Porthkerry Rd., Barry, Glam. Ship torpedoed and sunk by German submarine U-64, south-east of Malta, on route from Malta to U.K. 11 lives lost. +


Powell E. - POWELL, EDWARD
Rank: Boy Trade: Scullery Date of Death: 26/10/1917 Age: 16 Regiment/Service: Mercantile Marine S.S. "Australdale" (Brisbane) Panel Reference: Memorial: TOWER HILL MEMORIAL. Additional Information: Born at Neath, Glam. Son of Edward, and Eleanor Powell, of 26, Travis St., Barry Dock, Glam. Ship torpedoed and sunk on the 19th by U-22, north-west of Spain, on route from Barry Docks to Gibraltar. 27 lives lost. (Brother: David Vavasour Powell, 13653 Dorsetshire Regiment, also died in 1917, and a unnamed brother was also reported as killed at sea in the local newspaper) +

Powell A. - POWELL, THOMAS ARTHUR (aka Arthur)
Rank: Fourth Engineer Officer Date of Death: 21/04/1917 Age: 28 Regiment/Service: Mercantile Marine S.S. "Kariba" (London) Panel Reference: Memorial: TOWER HILL MEMORIAL. Also commemorated at Alexandra Park Memorial, Penarth. Additional Information: Born at Penarth. Resided at 17, Ivy St., Penarth. Son of William Powell, and the late Elizabeth Powell, of 11, Grove Terrace, Penarth, and previously of 3, Cornerswell Rd., Penarth, Glam. Ship torpedoed and sunk by the German submarine UC27, west of Ushant, France, on route from Java & Dakar to Falmouth. 13 lives lost. Medal Card: BT 351/1/114318

Pretty J.H. - PRETTY, JOHN HENRY
Rank: Able Seaman Date of Death: 13/10/1917 Age: 31 Regiment/Service: Mercantile Marine S.S. "Eskmere" (Liverpool) Panel Reference: Memorial: TOWER HILL MEMORIAL Additional Information: Born at Stockton, Durham. Previous ships: S.S. Invernesshire, Pomaron, Chloris, and City of Madrid. Son D.C. Pretty, of 3, Ounsworth St., Wakefield Rd., Bradford, Yorkshire. likely son of Thomas Clement, and the late Martha Pretty (nee Houseman). Ship torpedoed and sunk by the German submarine UC-75, north-west of Anglesey, on route from Belfast to Barry. 20 lives lost. +



Protonotanos N. - PROTONOTANOS, N.
Rank: Fireman and Trimmer Date of Death: 24/07/1917 Age: 27 Regiment/Service: Mercantile Marine S.S. "Zermatt" (London) Panel Reference: Memorial: TOWER HILL MEMORIAL. Additional Information: Born in Greece. Son of Sotirios, and Rose Protonotanos, of Eghina, Isle of Aegina, Greece. Ship torpedoed and sunk by the German submarine U-46, west of Ushant, France, Algeria, on route from
Barry Docks to Campana, Argentina. (2 Barry Firemen men were awarded B.E.M. for action aboard the Zermatt on the 20/07/17) 4 lives lost. +

Ramos E. - RAMOS, E
Rank: Donkeyman Date of Death: 18/06/1917 Age: 32 Regiment/Service: Mercantile Marine S.S. "Thistledhu" (Sunderland) Panel Reference: Memorial: TOWER HILL MEMORIAL. Additional Information: Born at Valparaiso, Chile. Previous ships: S.S. Calcutta, Erlesburgh, and Greenbank of West Hartlepool. Ship torpedoed and sunk by the German submarine U-82, west of Ireland, on route from Iquique, Chile to Newport. 4 lives lost. +

Roberts C.R. - ROBERTS, CHARLES RICKINSON
Rank: Second Engineer Date of Death: 28/10/1917 Age: 52 Regiment/Service: Mercantile Marine S.S. "Redesmere" (Manchester) Panel Reference: Memorial: TOWER HILL MEMORIAL. Also commemorated at Dinas Powys War Memorial. Additional Information: Born at Whitby, Yorkshire. Husband of Nellie Roberts (nee Blenkarn), of "Mayfield," Millbrook Rd., Dinas Powys, Glam. Son of the late John, and Eliza M. Roberts, formerly of John St., Whitby, Yorkshire. Ship torpedoed and sunk by submarine UB-40 just off the Isle of Wight, on route from Barry Dock to Southampton. 19 lives lost.

Robins H.J. - ROBINS, HENRY JOHN
Rank: Second Mate Date of Death: 03/09/1917 Age: 24 Regiment/Service: Mercantile Marine S.S. "Treverbyn" (St. Ives) Panel Reference:
Memorial: TOWER HILL MEMORIAL, Additional Information: Born at Dinas Powys, Glam. Husband of Myra Robins (nee Worthington), of 47, Stockland St., Grangetown, Cardiff. Son of the late David James, and Hannah Robins (nee Vizor), of Clive Rd., Barry Island, Glam.
Previously of Eastbrook, St. Andrews, Glam. Ship sunk by mine laid by German submarine U-75, south-east of Ushinish lighthouse, South Uist, Outer Hebrides, on route from Narvik, Norway to Manchester. 27 lives lost.

Robinson L. - ROBINSON, LEWIS
Rank: Fireman Date of Death: 17/02/1917 Age: 33 Regiment/Service: Mercantile Marine S.S. "Okement" (Sunderland) Panel Reference: Memorial: TOWER HILL MEMORIAL. Additional Information: Born at Cape Charles, Virginia, U.S.A. Son of Bettie Norton (formerly Robinson), of 3730, Irving St., Philadelphia, U.S.A. Ship torpedoed and sunk by U-64, south-east of Malta, on route from Malta to U.K. 11 lives lost. +



Sauches M. - SAUCHES, MANUEL
Rank: Fireman Date of Death: 17/02/1917 Age: 26 Regiment/Service: Mercantile Marine S.S. "Okement" (Sunderland) Panel Reference:
Memorial: TOWER HILL MEMORIAL. Additional Information: possibly SANCHES or SANCHEZ. Born in Spain. Ship torpedoed and sunk by U-64, south-east of Malta, on route from Malta to U.K. 11 lives lost. +

Shepherd J. - SHEPHERD, JOHN
Rank: General Servant Date of Death: 09/11/1917 Age: 18 Regiment/Service: Mercantile Marine S.S. "Umgeni" (London) Panel Reference:
Memorial: TOWER HILL MEMORIAL. Also commemorated at Barry Memorial Hall, and Barry Island School. Additional Information: Born in London. Son of the late Oswald Robson, and Edith Ellen Shepherd, of Old Hall, High St., Cowbridge, Glam. Ship escaped gun attack from 2
German submarines but presumed to have sunk during storm, west of Ireland, on route from Glasgow to Lagos, Nigeria. 54 lives lost. +

Shoy T. - SHOY, THOMAS
Rank: Able Seaman Date of Death: 28/10/1917 Age: 41 Regiment/Service: Mercantile Marine S.S. "Redesmere" (Manchester) Panel Reference: Memorial: TOWER HILL MEMORIAL. Additional Information: Also listed as Robert Shoy. Born at Montserrat, West Indies. Previous ships: S.S. Metropolis, and Munificent. Ship torpedoed and sunk by submarine UB-40 just off the Isle of Wight, on route from Barry Docks to Southampton. 19 lives lost. +

Shreeve J.W. - SHREEVE, JOHN WILLIAM
Rank: Steward Date of Death: 03/12/1917 Age: 39 Regiment/Service: Mercantile Marine S.S. "Dowlais" (Cardiff) Panel Reference: Memorial: TOWER HILL MEMORIAL. Also commemorated at Barry Memorial Hall. Additional Information: Born at Yarmouth. Previous ships: S.S. Nunima, and Pomeron of West Hartlepool. Husband of Jane Shreeve (nee Sampson), of 33, Coigne Terrace, Barry Dock, Glam. Son of the late John William, and Mary Ann Shreeve, of Yarmouth, Norfolk. Ship torpedoed and sunk by submarine UB-48, off Cape de Fer, Algeria, on route from Greece, and Bona, to Clyde. 26 lives lost. +

Simmonds J.S. - SIMMONDS, JOHN SIDNEY (aka Sidney)
Rank: Fireman and Trimmer Date of Death: 26/04/1917 Age: 26 Regiment/Service: Mercantile Marine S.S. "Rio Lages" (London) Panel Reference: Memorial: TOWER HILL MEMORIAL. Also commemorated at Barry Memorial Hall. Additional Information: Born at Cadoxton. Husband of Alice Emily Simmonds (nee Bishop), of 35, Bassett St., Barry Dock, Glam. Son of David Simmonds, and the late Susan Simmonds, of 5, Gilbert St., Cadoxton, Barry. Ship torpedoed and sunk by submarine U-69, west of Fastnet, Ireland, on route from Cienfuegos, Cuba to Queenstown. 3 lives lost. (Brother: Joseph Simmonds, 18082 Machine Gun Corps, also died in 1917) +

Smith W.F. - SMITH, WILLIAM FREDERICK
Rank: Sailor Date of Death: 13/10/1917 Age: 19 Regiment/Service: Mercantile Marine S.S. "Eskmere" (Liverpool) Panel Reference: Memorial: TOWER HILL MEMORIAL. Also commemorated at Barry Memorial Hall. Additional Information: Born at Barry Dock. Son of Frederick, and Jane Smith (nee Thomas), of 46, Sydenham St., Barry, Glam. Ship torpedoed and sunk by the German submarine UC-75, north-west of Anglesey, on route from Belfast to Barry. 20 lives lost. +




Soutacos G. - SOUTACOS, GEORGIOS
Rank: Fireman and Trimmer Date of Death: 29/03/1917 Age: 35 Regiment/Service: Mercantile Marine S.S. "Crispin" (Liverpool) Panel Reference: Memorial: TOWER HILL MEMORIAL. Additional Information: Also listed as George SANTACOS. Born in Greece. Previous ships: S.S. Etton, and Baron Kelvin. Ship sunk by the German submarine U-57, south of Hook Point, Waterford, Ireland, on route from Norfolk-Newport News, Virginia, USA, to Avonmouth, Bristol. 8 lives lost. +

Sparks I.G.J. - SPARKS, IVOR GEORGE JOHN
Rank: Second Engineer Date of Death: 23/10/1917 Age: 24 Regiment/Service: Mercantile Marine S.S. "Tredegar Hall" (London) Panel Reference: Memorial: TOWER HILL MEMORIAL. Also commemorated at Barry Memorial Hall. Additional Information: Born at Cardiff. Son of John and Elizabeth Sparks (nee Allen), of 'The Rowans' Somerset Rd. Barry. previously of 'Lyndhurst', Friar's Rd., Barry Island, Glam. Ship torpedoed and sunk by German submarine UB-57, south-east of Flamborough Head, on route from Melilla, Spain to Middlesbrough. 3 lives lost. +



Spencer D. R. - SPENCER, DAVID ROBERT
Rank: Second Engineer Date of Death: 20/04/1917 Age: 33 Regiment/Service: Mercantile Marine S.S. "Portloe" (Cardiff) Panel Reference: Memorial: TOWER HILL MEMORIAL. Also commemorated at Llanblethian Holy Cross Church. Additional Information: Born at Cowbridge, Glam. Husband of Laurie Glaister Spencer (nee Bradbury), of "Kelso", Lake Rd., East, Roath Park, Cardiff. Son of the late Thomas, and late Margaret Eleanor Spencer (nee Bucknell), formerly of High St., and of Church St., Cowbridge, Glam. Ship sunk by U-64, North-west of Fastnet. Ireland, on route from Bougie, Algeria to Clyde. 24 lives lost. +

Stabros G. - STABROS, GEORGE
Rank: Fireman and Trimmer Date of Death: 24/06/1917 Age: 29 Regiment/Service: Mercantile Marine S.S. "South Wales" (Cardiff) Panel Reference: Memorial: TOWER HILL MEMORIAL. Additional Information: Born in Greece. Husband of Valassia George Stabros (nee C. Levantides), Appt. No. 26, Aga Hamam Pervoujaga, Constantinople. Ship torpedoed and sunk by the German submarine U-62, west
of Bishop Rock, Cornwall on route from Bassein, Burma, via Cape Town to London. 2 lives lost. +

Stenhouse W.J. - STENHOUSE, WILLIAM JONES
Rank: First Mate Date of Death: 22/01/1917 Age: 39 Regiment/Service: Mercantile Marine S.S. "Linwood" (Middlesbrough) Panel Reference: Memorial: TOWER HILL MEMORIAL. Also commemorated at Barry Memorial Hall. Additional Information: Survived the sinking of S.S. "Ruel" in 1915. Born at Rangoon, India. Previous ships: S.S. Ruel, Cragoswald, and Sterndale. Husband of Marjorie Stenhouse, of 87, Dock View Rd., Barry Dock, Glam. Son of William and Harriet T. Stenhouse of Rangoon, Bengal, India. Ship lost at sea, on route from
Cartagena, Spain to Maryport, Cumbria, last seen at Gibraltar, fate unknown. 22 lives lost. +



Talbot A.W.J. - TALBOT, ALFRED WILLIAM JAMES
Rank: Engineer's Steward Date of Death: 07/06/1917 Age: 22 Regiment/Service: Mercantile Marine S.S. "Sir Francis" (London) Panel Reference: Memorial: TOWER HILL MEMORIAL Additional Information: Born at Penarth. Son of Samuel Henry, and Sophia Sarah Talbot (nee Payne), of 100, Windsor Rd., Cogan, Penarth, Glam. Ship sunk by UB-21, off Yorkshire coast, on route to the Tyne. 10 lives lost.

Taylor G.H. - TAYLOR, GEORGE HENRY
Rank: Able Seaman Date of Death: 16/07/1917 Age: 21 Regiment/Service: Mercantile Marine S.S. "Ribston" (London) Panel Reference: Memorial: TOWER HILL MEMORIAL. Also commemorated at Barry Memorial Hall. Additional Information: Born at Cadoxton. Son of George and Lucy Ann Taylor (nee Baker), of 4, Gilbert St., Cadoxton, Barry. Previously of 4, Glebe St., Barry Glam. Ship torpedoed and sunk by the German submarine U-45, off south-west of Ireland, on route from Melilla, Morocco to Glasgow. 25 lives lost. +

Thomas G. - THOMAS, GEORGE
Rank: Fireman and Trimmer Date of Death: 10/06/1917 Age: 49 Regiment/Service: Mercantile Marine S.S. "Marie Elsie" (London) Panel Reference: Memorial: TOWER HILL MEMORIAL. Also commemorated at Barry Memorial Hall. Additional Information: Born at Lisvane, Cardiff. Son of William, and Mary Thomas, of 2, Lombard St., Barry, Glam. Ship torpedoed and sunk by the German submarine U-28, north-west of Cape Teriberski, Russia, on route from Penarth to Archangelsk, Russia. +



Thomson T - THOMSON, THOMAS
Rank: Able Seaman Date of Death: 25/08/1917 Age: 64 Regiment/Service: Mercantile Marine S.S. "Nascent" (Sunderland) Panel Reference: Memorial: TOWER HILL MEMORIAL. Additional Information: Born in Norway. Ship torpedoed and sunk by the German submarine UC-49, west of Bishop's Rock, Cornwall, on route from Tegal, Indonesia to Hull. 6 lives lost. +

Tobin T. - TOBIN, ALBERT THOMAS
Rank: Ordinary Seaman Date of Death: 06/02/1917 Age: 17 Regiment/Service: Mercantile Marine S.S. "Azul" (London) Panel Reference: Memorial: TOWER HILL MEMORIAL. Additional Information: Born at Barry, Glam. Son of Thomas and Elizabeth Jane Tobin, (nee Evans) of 11, Corelli St., Newport, Monmouthshire. Previously of Richard St., Barry Dock, Glam. Ship sunk by submarine U-54, west of Fastnet, Ireland, on route from Buenos Aires, Argentina to Cherbourg, France. 11 lives lost. +

Tupman B. - TUPMAN, BENJAMIN
Rank: Master Date of Death: 09/07/1917 Age 42 Regiment/Service: Mercantile Marine S.S. "Calliope" (Sunderland) Panel Reference: Memorial: TOWER HILL MEMORIAL. Additional Information: Born at Knottingley, W. Yorks. Son of Cpt. Benjamin, and Elise Amelia Tupman, of Tupman's Yard, Racca Green, Knottingley, West Yorkshire. Ship sunk by submarine U-155, north of Madeira, Spain, on route from Sevilla, Spain to Newport, Monmouthshire. 27 lives lost. +




Shelven W. - SHELVEN, WILLEM VAN
Rank: Fireman and Trimmer Date of Death: 14/06/1917 Age: 34 Regiment/Service: Mercantile Marine S.S. "Aysgarth" (Newcastle) Panel Reference: Memorial: TOWER HILL MEMORIAL Additional Information: Also listed as VAN SCHELVEN. Born at Hauge, Holland. Previous ships; S.S. Reindeer, Hollinside, Queensland Transport, Barton, and Fallodon of London. Son of the late Theunis, and Maria Johanna Van Schelven (nee Dake), of Krimpen, ann den IJssel, Holland. Ship sunk by submarine U-155 north-west of Cape Finisterre, Spain, on route from Aguilas, Spain to Clyde. 3 lives lost. +

Vincent A.B. - VINCENT, ALBERT BENJAMIN
Rank: Mess Room Steward Date of Death: 18/05/1917 Age: 17 Regiment/Service: Mercantile Marine S.S. "Mary Baird" (West Hartlepool) Panel Reference: Memorial: TOWER HILL MEMORIAL. Also commemorated at Barry Memorial Hall. Additional Information: Born at Llandaff, Cardiff. Son of George and Elizabeth Vincent (nee Rowlands), of 42, Tydfil St., Barry Dock, Glam. Ship sunk by submarine UC-47 off Pendeen Cove, Cornwall, on route from Rouen, Normandy to Newport, Monmouthshire. 7 lives lost. (Brother: John Owen Charles
Vincent, S.S. "Ribston" also died in 1917) +

Vincent J.O.C. - VINCENT, JOHN OWEN CHARLES
Rank: Fireman Date of Death: 16/07/1917 Age: 28 Regiment/Service: Mercantile Marine S.S. "Ribston" (London) Panel Reference: Memorial: TOWER HILL MEMORIAL. Also commemorated at Barry Memorial Hall. Additional Information: Born at Cardiff. Husband of Minnie Evelina Vincent (nee Taylor), of 40, Tydfil St., Barry Dock, Glam. Son of George, and Elizabeth Vincent (nee Rowlands), of 42, Tydfil St., Barry Dock. Ship sunk by submarine U-45, off south-west of Ireland, on route from Melilla, Morocco to Glasgow. 25 lives lost. (Brother: Albert Benjamin Vincent, S.S. "Mary Baird" also died in 1917) +




Walker D. - WALKER, DENIS
Rank: Second Cook Date of Death: 27/02/1917 Age: 32 Regiment/Service: Mercantile Marine S.V. "Galgorm Castle" (Belfast) Panel Reference: Memorial: TOWER HILL MEMORIAL. Additional Information: Born in U.S.A. Ship stopped and sunk by submarine U-49, west
of Fastnet, Ireland, on route from Buenos Aires, Argentina to Queenstown. 11 lives lost. +

Welch. W.J. - WELCH, WILLIAM JAMES (Willie)
Rank: Mess Room Steward Date of Death: 18/05/1917 Age: 22 Regiment/Service: Mercantile Marine S.S. "Mordenwood" (Middlesbrough) Panel Reference: Memorial: TOWER HILL MEMORIAL. Also commemorated at Barry Memorial Hall. Additional Information: Born at Barnstaple, Devon. Son of the late Charles, and Ada Welch (the later Mrs Assman), and Stepson to William Assman, of 32, Barry Road, Barry Dock, Glam. Ship torpedoed and sunk by Austrian submarine k.u.k. U-29 south-east of Cape Matapan, Greece. 21 lives lost. (Brother: Charles Edward Welch, 37804 Welsh Regiment, also died in 1917) +


Wilhelmsson A.T. - WILHELMSSON, AXEL T.
Rank: Sailor Date of Death: 18/10/1917 Age: 21 Regiment/Service: Mercantile Marine S.S. "Sten" (Sunderland) Panel Reference: Memorial: TOWER HILL MEMORIAL. Additional Information: Born in Sweden. Previous ships; S.S. Camlake, and Leysian. Son of Carolina Vilhelmina Eriksson, of Radmanso, Sweden. Ship torpedoed and sunk by the German submarine UC-64, just north of Godrevy, Cornwall, on route from Barry Docks to Saint Malo, France. 9 lives lost. +




Williams C.H. - WILLIAMS, CHARLES HENRY
Rank: Boatswain Trade: Bosun Date of Death: 06/10/1917 Age: 31 Regiment/Service: Mercantile Marine S.S. "Forestmoor" (London) Panel Reference: Memorial: TOWER HILL MEMORIAL. Also commemorated at Barry Memorial Hall. Additional Information: Born at Belfast. Husband of Mary Annie Williams (nee Hunt), of 4, Station St., Barry Dock, Glam. Son of the late Charles Walter, and Alice Williams. Ship torpedoed and sunk by the German submarine UB-51, just west of Gibraltar, on route from Huelva, Spain to Dublin. 22 lives lost. +

Williams T. - WILLIAMS, THOMAS
Rank: Second Engineer Date of Death: 21/10/1917 Age: 66 Regiment/Service: Mercantile Marine S.S. "Argus" (Barrow-In-Furness) Panel Reference: Memorial: Additional Information: T. Williams commemorated at Barry Memorial Hall. Born at South Shields, Durham.
Husband of Mary Williams (nee Purdy), of 23, Regent St., Barry Dock, Glam. Ship sunk in the North Sea, in an accidental collision in fog, with S.S. Soroki of the same convoy, on route from Seaham, Durham, via Lerwick Shetland, to Tromso, Norway. At least 6 lives lost. (Thomas was the oldest man from Barry to have died in war)

Wilson C.S. - WILSON, CHARLES STANLEY (aka Stanley)
Rank: Fireman Date of Death: 16/07/1917 Age: 24 Regiment/Service: Mercantile Marine S.S. "Ribston" (London) Panel Reference: Memorial: TOWER HILL MEMORIAL. Also commemorated at Barry Memorial Hall. Additional Information: Born at Cardiff. Husband of Annie May Wilson (nee Thomas), of 60, Graving Dock St., Barry Dock, Glam. Son of John, and Emily Wilson of 33, Castleland St., Barry Dock. Ship torpedoed and sunk by the German submarine U-45, off south-west of Ireland, on route from Melilla, Morocco to Glasgow. 25 lives lost. +



Wiseman H. - WISEMAN, HENRY
Rank: Able Seaman and Lamps Date of Death: 15/03/1917 Age: 51 Regiment/Service: Mercantile Marine S.S. "Frimaire" (London) Panel Reference: Memorial: TOWER HILL MEMORIAL. Additional Information: Born at St. Vincent, West Indies. Previous ships: S.S. Catalone, Ilderton, Stamfordham, Queen Eugenie, and Fulgent. Ship sunk by German submarine UC-21, south-east of Belle Ile Island, Brittany, France, on route from St. Nazaire, to Bayonne, France. 12 lives lost. +

York T. - YORK, THOMAS
Rank: Ship's Cook Date of Death: 26/07/1917 Age: 51 Regiment/Service: Mercantile Marine S.S. "Ludgate" (London) Panel Reference: Memorial: TOWER HILL MEMORIAL. Additional Information: Born at Whitegate, Co. Cork, Ireland. Previous ship: S.S. Glamorgan, and Exmoor of London. Husband of Eleanor York (nee Murphy), of 26, Fryatt St., Barry, Glam. Ship sunk by German submarine UC-51 just south of Galley Head, Ireland, on route from Huelva, Spain to Garston, Liverpool. 24 lives lost. +


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Adams A.E. - ADAMS, ALBERT EDWARD (Bert)
Rank: Assistant Cook Date of Death: 01/08/1918 Age: 19 Regiment/Service: Mercantile Marine S.S. "North Cambria" (London). Ship also listed as "North Cumbria" Panel Reference: Memorial: Commemorated at Barry Memorial Hall. Additional Information: Born at Poplar, Middlesex. Resided at Thompson St., Barry. Son of Albert Edward, and Elizabeth Adams (nee Radnedge), of 20, Milward Rd., Cadoxton, Barry, Glam. Died of injuries sustained in accidental collision with S.S. "Port Stephens" west of Ushant, France, on route from New York to La Pallice, France. 26 lives lost. Previously torpedoed in 1917. +



Agg A.J.T. - AGG, ANTHONY JOHN TOM
Rank: Able Seaman Date of Death: 29/03/1918 Age: 40 Regiment/Service: Mercantile Marine S.S. "T.R. Thompson" (Sunderland) Panel Reference: Memorial: TOWER HILL MEMORIAL Additional Information: Born at Bristol. Previous ships: S.S. Coila, Pomaron, and Daleham. Son of John, and Susan Agg (nee Best), of Portland St., Westbury On Trym, Gloucestershire. Ship sunk by UB-57, south of Newhaven, Sussex, on route from Benisaf, Algeria, to Middlesbrough. 33 lives lost. +



Anderson H. - ANDERSON, H
Rank: Third Engineer Date of Death: 02/02/1918 Age: 42 Regiment/Service: Mercantile Marine S.S. "Avanti" (London) Panel Reference: Memorial: TOWER HILL MEMORIAL. Additional Information: Born at Bergen, Norway. Ship sunk by UB-57, south-east of St Alban’s Head, Dorset, on route from Bilbao, Spain to West Hartlepool. 22 lives lost. +

Balled M.E. - BALLED, MICHAEL E.
Rank: Third Engineer Date of Death: 09/01/1918 Age: 40 Regiment/Service: Mercantile Marine S.S. "Bayvoe" (London) Panel Reference: Memorial: TOWER HILL MEMORIAL Additional Information: Born at Riga, Latvia. Ship sunk by U-84, south of Iles des Glenans Islands, on route from Portland, Maine USA to Bordeaux, France. 4 lives lost. +

Bell J. - BELL, JAMES
Rank: Fireman and Trimmer Date of Death: 10/04/1918 Age: 39 Regiment/Service: Mercantile Marine S.S. "Henley" (London) Panel Reference: Memorial: TOWER HILL MEMORIAL. Additional Information: Born at Buff Bay, Jamaica. Son of Philip, and the late Rosy Ann Bell (nee Burke), of Buff Bay, Portland, Jamaica. Ship sunk by UB-109, south-west the Lizard, Cornwall, on route from Barry Dock to St. Nazaire, France. 6 lives lost. +




Bergen L. - BERGEN, LEO
Rank: Donkeyman Date of Death: 01/05/1918 Age: 54 Regiment/Service: Mercantile Marine S.S. "Canonesa" (Glasgow) Panel Reference:
Memorial: TOWER HILL MEMORIAL. Additional Information: Born at Rotterdam, Netherlands. Ship torpedoed and damaged by UB-57, south of Worthing, Sussex, on route from Boulogne, France to Newport, South Wales. 8 lives lost. +

Bistrom B.F. - BISTROM, BERNARD, FREDERICK
Rank: Mess Room Boy Date of Death: 01/08/1918 Age: 17 Regiment/Service: Mercantile Marine S.S. "North Cambria" (London). Ship also listed as "North Cumbria" Panel Reference: Memorial: All Saints Church, Brynglas, Newport. Additional Information: Born at Newport. Son of the late Bernard W., and Isabella Bistrom (nee Ball), of 18, Travis St., Barry Dock. Glam. Previously of New St., Newport, Monmouthshire. Ship sunk in accidental collision with S.S. "Port Stephens" west of Ushant, France, on route from New York to La Pallice, France. 26 lives lost. (Brother: Frank Walafrid Bistrom died during WW2)


Boulton J.H. - BOULTON, JOSEPH HENRY
Rank: Fireman and Trimmer Date of Death: 07/09/1918 Age: 57 Regiment/Service: Mercantile Marine S.S. "Ruysdael" (London) Panel Reference: Memorial: TOWER HILL MEMORIAL Additional Information: Born at Portsmouth, Hampshire. Husband of Sarah Ann Boulton (nee Stevens), of 84, Phyliss St., Barry Island, Glam. Ship sunk by U-105, south of Ushant, France, on route from Barry Dock to Taranto, Italy. 12 lives lost. (Son: John Boulton also died on the same vessel)





Boulton J.S. - BOULTON, JOHN STEVENS
Rank: Fireman and Trimmer Date of Death: 07/09/1918 Age: 30 Regiment/Service: Mercantile Marine S.S. "Ruysdael" (London) Panel Reference: Memorial: TOWER HILL MEMORIAL Additional Information: Born at St. Ives. Cornwall. Son of the late Joseph Henry, and Sarah Ann Boulton (nee Stevens), of 84, Phyllis St., Barry Island, Glam, and Boulton. Ship sunk by U-105, south of Ushant, France, on route from Barry Dock to Taranto, Italy. 12 lives lost. (Father: Joseph Boulton also died on the same vessel)

Broxas M. - BROXAS, M
Rank: Donkeyman Date of Death: 29/04/1918 Age: 34 Regiment/Service: Mercantile Marine S.S. "Australier" (London) Panel Reference: Memorial: TOWER HILL MEMORIAL Additional Information: Born at Piraeus, Greece. Previous Ships: S.S. Effra, and Nigretia. Ship sunk by UB-57, just south of Dungeness, Kent, on route from Bilbao, Spain to Tees, Middlesbrough. 5 lives lost. +

Bubbins A.H. - BUBBINS, ALBERT HECTOR
Rank: Assistant Steward Date of Death: 09/06/1918 Age: 15 Regiment/Service: Mercantile Marine S.S. "Moidart" (Leith) Panel Reference:
Memorial: TOWER HILL MEMORIAL. Also commemorated at Barry Memorial Hall. Additional Information: Born at Barry. Son of Samuel Bubbins, and the late Mary Ann Bubbins (nee Jones), of 74, Graving Dock St., Barry Dock, Glam. Ship sunk by UC-77 south-east of Lyme Regis, on route from Barry to unknown destination. 15 lives lost. (Brother: Samuel Robert Bubbins, S.S. "Australdale" died in 1917). +




Burke B. - BURKE, B
Rank: Ship's Cook Date of Death: 23/05/1918 Age: 27 Regiment/Service: Mercantile Marine S.S. "Skaraas" (London) Panel Reference: Memorial: TOWER HILL MEMORIAL. Additional Information: Born in Jamaica. Previous Ships: S.S. Calcutta, and Prince George. Ship sunk by UB-74 south-west of Black Head, Cornwall, on route from Barry Dock to Fécamp, France. 19 lives lost. +

Campbell A. - CAMPBELL, ARCHIBALD
Rank: Master/Able Seaman Date of Death: 19/02/1918 Age: 49 Regiment/Service: Mercantile Marine S.S. "Commonwealth" (Cardiff)
Grave Reference: Cemetery: FLAMBOROUGH (ST. OSWALD) CHURCHYARD. Additional Information: Age also listed as 56. Born at Born at Lochgilphead. Previous ship: S.S. Sagenite. Resided at Cadoxton, Barry, Glam. Previously of 47, Gilbert Street, Glasgow. Son of Charles, and Margaret Campbell (nee McTavish), of 45, Union Street, Lochgilphead, Argyllshire. Ship sunk by UC-71 north-east of Flamborough Head, Yorkshire, on route from Bizerta, Tunisia to Middlesbrough. 14 lives lost. +

Canteloupas S. - CANTELOUPAS, SPERO
Rank: Donkeyman Date of Death: 29/04/1918 Age: 44 Regiment/Service: Mercantile Marine S.S. "Ella Sayer" (Newcastle) Panel Reference: Memorial: TOWER HILL MEMORIAL Additional Information: Listed as GARTALOUPAS at CWGC, also listed as Canveloupas and Cartaloupas. Born at Piraeus, Greece. Son of John, and Kyriacoula Cartaloupas, of Aetos, Euboea, Greece. Ship sunk by UB-57 north-east of Royal Sovereign, Sussex, on route from Penarth to Dunkerque, France. 2 lives lost. +

Christiansen N.K.B.- CHRISTIANSEN, NIELS KAY BARFORD
Rank: Able Seaman Date of Death: 23/05/1918 Age: 20 Regiment/Service: Mercantile Marine S.S. "Skaraas" (London) Panel Reference: Memorial: TOWER HILL MEMORIAL Additional Information: Born at Copenhagenn Denmark. Son of Erik Christensen, and Ellen Nielson Barfod Christensen (nee Barford) of, Copenhagen, Denmark. Ship sunk by UB-74 south-west of Black Head, Cornwall, on route from Barry Dock to Fécamp, France. 19 lives lost. +

Clark F.C. - CLARK, FREDERICK CHARLES
Rank: Ship's Cook Date of Death: 16/04/1918 Age: 20 Regiment/Service: Mercantile Marine S.S. "Ladoga" (Leith) Panel Reference: Memorial: TOWER HILL MEMORIAL Additional Information: Born at Barry. Son of the late Francis Simeon, and Henrietta Clark (nee Heard), of 13, Woodland Terrace, Senghenydd, Glam. Previously of Phyllis St., Barry Island, Glam. Ship sunk by UB-73 south-east of South Arklow, Ireland, on route from Bilbao, Spain to Maryport, Cumberland. 29 lives lost. +

Coleman C.P. - COLEMAN, CHARLES PASCOE
Rank: First Engineer Date of Death: 17/01/1918 Age: 49 Regiment/Service: Mercantile Marine (R.D. Engr. Lieut. R.N.R.). S.S. "Windsor Hall" (London) Panel Reference: Memorial: TOWER HILL MEMORIAL. Also commemorated at Barry Memorial Hall. Additional Information: Born at Aberavon. Husband of Ada Lily May Coleman (nee May), of 942, Stallcourt Avenue, Roath, Cardiff. Son of Charles, and Eliza Coleman, of Everard St., Cadoxton, Barry. Previously of Main St., Cadoxton, Barry, Glam. Ship sunk by UB-66, north-west of Alexandria, Egypt, on route from Karachi, Pakistan to Marseille, France. 27 lives lost.

Cook H.P. - COOK, HENRY PHILLIP
Rank: Sailor Date of Death: 10/02/1918 Age: 22 Regiment/Service: Mercantile Marine S.S. "Romford" (London) Panel Reference: Memorial: TOWER HILL MEMORIAL. Also commemorated at Barry Memorial Hall. Additional Information: Born at Barry. Resided with sister Mary Rhoda Cook of 1, Fryatt St., Barry Dock, Glam. Son of the late William (Richard), and the late Susan Jane Cook (nee Phillips), of 52, Lombard St., Barry Dock, Glam. Ship sunk by UC-67 east Cape Carthage, Tunisia, on route from Barry Dock to Bizerta, Tunisia. 28 lives lost. BT 377/7/96352. +


Dalton M. - DALTON, MARTIN
Rank: 2nd Steward Date of Death: 07/09/1918 Age: 22 Regiment/Service: Mercantile Marine S.S. "Ruysdael" (London) Panel Reference: Memorial: TOWER HILL MEMORIAL. Also commemorated at Barry Memorial Hall. and St. Helen's Catholic Church, Barry. Additional Information: Born at Barry. Son of John, and Mary Dalton (nee Stokes), of 9, Newland St., Barry, Glam. Ship sunk by U-105, south of Ushant, France, on route from Barry Dock to Taranto, Italy. 12 lives lost. (Brother: Walter Thomas Dalton, S.S. "Livonia" died in 1917)
Reference: BT 351/1/32664. +

Davies J.S. - DAVIES, JOSHUA SIMEON
Rank: Steward Date of Death: 29/03/1918 Age: 31 Regiment/Service: Mercantile Marine S.S. "T.R. Thompson" (Sunderland) Panel Reference: Memorial: TOWER HILL MEMORIAL. J. Davies commemorated at Barry Memorial Hall. Additional Information: Born at Cardiff. Husband of Elizabeth Ann Davies (nee Bryant), of 33, Pyke St., Barry Dock, Glam. Son of Joshua, and Louisa Davies, of Machen St., Grangetown, Cardiff. Ship sunk by UB-57, south of Newhaven, Sussex, on route from Benisaf, Algeria, to Middlesbrough. 33 lives lost. +

Diaz V. - DIAZ, VINCENT
Rank: Fireman Date of Death: 01/05/1918 Age: 30 Regiment/Service: Mercantile Marine S.S. "Canonesa" (Glasgow) Panel Reference: Memorial: TOWER HILL MEMORIAL Additional Information: Born at St. Vincent, Cape Verde. Ship torpedoed and damaged by UB-57 south of Worthing, Sussex, on route from Boulogne, France to Newport, South Wales. 8 lives lost. +


Doughty A.A. - DOUGHTY, ALBERT ALFRED (aka Alfred)
Rank: 2nd Steward Date of Death: 10/02/1918 Age: 18 Regiment/Service: Mercantile Marine S.S. "Romford." Grave Reference: 17. D. 20. Cemetery: MEDJEZ-EL-BAB WAR CEMETERY. Also commemorated at Barry Memorial Hall. Additional Information: Born at Cardiff. Son of Albert Arthur, and the late Arabella Doughty (nee Cooksley), of 4, Kingsland Crescent, Barry Dock, Glam, and Stepson of Elizabeth Octavia Doughty (nee Turner). Ship sunk by UC-67 east Cape Carthage, Tunisia, on route from Barry Dock to Bizerta, Tunisia. 28 lives lost. +

Dowdall W.R. - DOWDALL, WILLIAM ROBERT
Rank: Engineers' Boy Date of Death: 06/05/1918 Age: 17 Regiment/Service: Mercantile Marine S.S. "Sandhurst" (London) Panel Reference: Memorial: TOWER HILL MEMORIAL. Additional Information: Born at Barry. Son of Edgar Richard, and the late Margaret Dowdall (nee Griffiths), of 45, Beda Rd., Canton, Cardiff. Previously of Princess St., Barry, Glam. Ship sunk by UB-72 north-west of Corsewall Point, Dumfries, on route from Bilbao, Spain to Ardrossan, North Ayrshire. 20 lives lost. +

Evans L.G.E. - EVANS, LLOYD GEORGE EDWARD
Rank: Assistant Cook Date of Death: 24/06/1918 Age: 16 Regiment/Service: Mercantile Marine S.S. "Moorlands" (Whitby) Panel Reference: Memorial: TOWER HILL MEMORIAL. Also commemorated at Barry Memorial Hall. Additional Information: Born at Barry. Son of George Washington M., and Annie Evans (nee Bennett), of 288, Holton Rd., Barry, Glam. Ship sunk by UB-88 south-east of Whitby, Yorkshire, on route from La Goulette, Tunisia to Middlesbrough. 10 lives lost. +



Eveleigh A.D. - EVELEIGH, ALEXANDER DAVID
Rank: Cooks Boy Date of Death: 29/03/1918 Age: 15 Regiment/Service: Mercantile Marine S.S. "T.R. Thompson" (Sunderland) Panel Reference: Memorial: TOWER HILL MEMORIAL. Also commemorated at Barry Memorial Hall. Additional Information: Born at Barry. Son of Frederick, and Rachel Eveleigh (nee Stone), of 30, Regent St., Barry, Glam. Ship sunk by UB-57, south of Newhaven, Sussex, on route from Benisaf, Algeria, to Middlesbrough. 33 lives lost. +


Fagnant O. - FAGNANT, OMER
Rank: Able Seaman Date of Death: 19/02/1918 Age: 34 Regiment/Service: Mercantile Marine S.S. "Commonwealth" (Cardiff) Panel Reference: Memorial: TOWER HILL MEMORIAL. Additional Information: Also listed as Fragnant. Born at Quebec, Canada. Previous ships: S.S. John Hardie, Cloutsham, and Fernmoor. Ship sunk by UC-71 north-east of Flamborough Head, Yorkshire, on route from Bizerta, Tunisia to Middlesbrough. 14 lives lost. + see notes


Finnegan C.D. - FINNEGAN, CHARLES D. (Chas)
Rank: Boatswain Date of Death: 17/10/1918 Age: 42 Regiment/Service: Mercantile Marine Reserve, Special Service Vessel "Peggy" 'Q' ship. Armed brigantine decoy ship, Q-29. Formerly the "James J. Bibby", with disguise names "Dargle" and "Grabbit" Grave Reference: D. 84. Cemetery: BARRY (MERTHYR DYFAN) BURIAL GROUND. Also commemorated at Barry Memorial Hall, and St. Helen's Catholic Church, Barry. Additional Information: Married in 1913. Husband of Mary Ann Finnegan (nee Mooney), of 11, Bassett St., Barry Dock, Glam. Died of illness after accident at Fraserburgh, Scotland, whilst patrolling Shetland and Orkney waters for U-boats.

Fowler E.W. - FOWLER, ERNEST WILLIAM
Rank: Fifth Engineer Officer Date of Death: 10/06/1918 Age: 20 Regiment/Service: Mercantile Marine S.S. "Brodholme" Grave Reference: A.89. Cemetery: NAPLES BRITISH CEMETERY. Also commemorated at Barry Memorial Hall, and the family grave at Barry (Merthyr Dyfan) Burial Ground. Additional Information: Served as MILLER. Born at Barry. Son of William Charles, and Lucy Fowler (nee Wood), of Hilda St., Barry, Glam. Ship torpedoed and damaged by UC-53 north-east of Syracuse, on route from Genoa & Naples, Italy to Syracuse, Sicily. 4 lives lost. +

Goodman J. - GOODMAN, JAMES
Rank: Sailor Date of Death: 10/02/1918 Age: 22 Regiment/Service: Mercantile Marine S.S. "Romford" (London) Panel Reference: Memorial: TOWER HILL MEMORIAL. Also commemorated at Barry Memorial Hall. Additional Information: Born at Barry. Son of the late James, and Ellen Goodman (nee Jakeway), of 39, Fryatt St., Barry Dock, Glam. Ship sunk by UC-67 east of Cape Carthage, Tunisia, on route from Barry Dock to Bizerta, Tunisia. 28 lives lost. +

Harrington J.J.B. - HARRINGTON, JOHN JAMES BERNARD
Rank: Mate Date of Death: 02/02/1918 Age: 27 Regiment/Service: Mercantile Marine S.S. "Sofie" (London) Panel Reference: Memorial: TOWER HILL MEMORIAL. Additional Information: Born at Barry, Glam. Husband of the late Mildred Annie Harrington (nee Williams), of 2, Dalcross St., Roath, Cardiff. Son of James, and the late Johanna (Annie) Harrington (nee Howe), of Broadway, Cardiff, and previously of
Iddesleigh St., Cadoxton, Barry, Glam. Ship sunk by U-101, in Bristol Channel, on route from Jersey Islands to Cardiff. 8 lives lost. +

Hayes A. - HAYES, ALEXANDER (Alex)
Rank: Fireman and Trimmer Date of Death: 18/06/1918 Age: 50 Regiment/Service: Mercantile Marine S.S. "Dwinsk" (London) Panel Reference: Memorial: TOWER HILL MEMORIAL Additional Information: Born at Larne. Previous ship: S.S. Devonshire. Resided at 32, Dock View Rd., Barry, Glam. Son of Alexander, and Rebecca Hayes (nee Boyle) of Larne, Co. Antrim, N. Ireland. Ship sunk by U-151 north-east of Bermuda, on route from Brest, France to New York, USA. 23 lives lost. +



Hearn J. - HEARN, JOHN
Rank: Ordinary Seaman Date of Death: 01/03/1918 Age: 20 Regiment/Service: Mercantile Marine S.S. "Penvearn" (Falmouth) Panel Reference: Memorial: TOWER HILL MEMORIAL Additional Information: Born at Co. Waterford. Son of John, and Margaret Hearn, of Passage East, Co. Waterford, Ireland. Ship sunk by U-105 north of the South Stack Rock, Holyhead Island, on route from Barrow, Cumbria to Barry Dock. 21 lives lost. 21 lives lost. +

Henderson T. - HENDERSON, THOMAS
Rank: Carpenter Date of Death: 29/03/1918 Age: 53 Regiment/Service: Mercantile Marine S.S. "T.R. Thompson" (Sunderland) Panel Reference: Memorial: TOWER HILL MEMORIAL Additional Information: Born in London. Previous ships: S.S. Pentyrch, Anedale, King Malcolm, and Airedale. Ship sunk by UB-57 south of Newhaven, Sussex, on route from Benisaf, Algeria, to Middlesbrough. 33 lives lost. +

Hill C.F. - HILL, CHAS FREDERICK
Rank: Fireman Date of Death: 07/07/1918 Age: 31 Regiment/Service: Mercantile Marine S.S. "Ben Lomond" (Newcastle-on-Tyne) registered S.S. "Turnbridge" Panel Reference: Memorial: TOWER HILL MEMORIAL. F.C. Hill commemorated at Barry Memorial Hall. Additional Information: Born at Cadoxton, Barry. Son of William, and Mary Hill, of Ivy St., Canton, Cardiff. Brother of Mrs. Mary Ann Evans, of 20, Forster St., Cadoxton, Barry. Ship sunk by U-92 south-east of Daunts Rock, County Cork, on route from Seville, Spain to Ardrossan, North Ayrshire. 23 lives lost. 23 lives lost. +


Hopkins A. - HOPKINS, ALBERT
Rank: Ordinary Seaman Date of Death: 22/04/1918 Age: 17 Regiment/Service: Mercantile Marine S.S. "Welbeck Hall" (London) Panel Reference: Memorial: TOWER HILL MEMORIAL. Also commemorated at Barry Memorial Hall, and at St. Helen's Catholic Church, Barry. Additional Information: Born at Barry, Glam. Son of the late William John, and Nora Hopkins (nee Cardigan), of 45, Dock View Rd., Barry Dock, Glam. Ship sunk by UB-53 north-east of Port Said, on route from Piraeus, Greece to Port Said, Egypt. 4 lives lost. (Brother: John Frederick Hopkins, R/2606 King's Royal Rifle Corps, died in 1915) +

Howells F. - HOWELLS, FREDERICK (Freddie)
Rank: Cook Date of Death: 29/03/1918 Age: 28 Regiment/Service: Mercantile Marine S.S. "T.R. Thompson" (Sunderland) Panel Reference:
Memorial: TOWER HILL MEMORIAL. Also commemorated at Memorial Hall, West Street, Newport, Pembrokeshire. Additional Information: Born at Newport, Pembrokeshire. Son of Howell Howells. of Newport, Pembrokeshire. Ship sunk by UB-57 south of Newhaven, Sussex, on route from Benisaf, Algeria, to Middlesbrough. 33 lives lost. +

Hughes A. - HUGHES, ALBERT
Rank: Cabin Boy Date of Death: 23/05/1918 Age: 15 Regiment/Service: Mercantile Marine S.S. "Skaraas" (London) Panel Reference: Memorial: TOWER HILL MEMORIAL Additional Information: Born at Liverpool. Ship sunk by UB-74 south-west of Black Head, Cornwall, on route from Barry Dock to Fécamp, France. Mercantile Marine War Service Medal, recently auctioned in Australia. 19 lives lost. +

Ivanhoe A. - IVANHOE, ALEXIS
Rank: Able Seaman Date of Death: 07/07/1918 Age: 41 Regiment/Service: Mercantile Marine S.S."Ben Lomond" (Newcastle-on-Tyne) aka S.S. "Turnbridge" Panel Reference: Memorial: TOWER HILL MEMORIAL Additional Information: Born at Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Previous ship: S.S. Zuleika. Resided at 30, Dock View Rd., Barry, Glam. Ship sunk by U-92 south-east of Daunts Rock, County Cork, on route from Seville, Spain to Ardrossan, North Ayrshire. 23 lives lost. +

Jenkins A.H. - JENKINS, ALFRED HARRY
Rank: Master Date of Death: 07/07/1918 Age: 49 Regiment/Service: Mercantile Marine S.S. "Ben Lomond" (Newcastle-on-Tyne) aka S.S. "Turnbridge" Panel Reference: Memorial: TOWER HILL MEMORIAL Additional Information: Born at Cadoxton, Barry. Husband of Mabel Jenkins (nee Huxtable), of Wyndham St., Bridgend, Glam. Ship sunk by U-92 south-east of Daunts Rock, County Cork, on route from Seville, Spain to Ardrossan, North Ayrshire. 23 lives lost. +


Jenkins A.J.L. - JENKINS, ARCHIBALD JAMES LISLE (Archie)
Rank: Sailor Date of Death: 10/02/1918 Age: 26 Regiment/Service: Mercantile Marine S.S. "Romford" (London) Panel Reference: Memorial: TOWER HILL MEMORIAL. Also commemorated at Barry Memorial Hall. Additional Information: Son of James, and Annie Agnes Jenkins (nee Welch), of 282, Holton Rd., Barry Dock, Glam. Ship sunk by UC-67 east of Cape Carthage, Tunisia, on route from Barry Dock to Bizerta, Tunisia. 28 lives lost. (Brother: Sidney Stuart Jenkins, 4140 Honourable Artillery Company, died in 1917) +


Jensen A. - JENSEN, A
Rank: Sailor Date of Death: 28/06/1918 Age: 39 Regiment/Service: Mercantile Marine S.S. "Queen" (London) Panel Reference: Memorial: TOWER HILL MEMORIAL. Additional Information: Born in Denmark. Son of Mrs. Jensen, of Vendersgade, Horsens, Denmark. Ship sunk by
German submarine UC-53 north-west of Cape Vilano, on route from Cardiff to La Spezia, Italy. 20 lives lost. +

Joachim E. - JOACHIM, E
Rank: Fireman Date of Death: 16/04/1918 Age: 27 Regiment/Service: Mercantile Marine S.S. "George Harper" (London) Panel Reference: Memorial: TOWER HILL MEMORIAL Additional Information: Born in Greece. Ship torpedoed and damaged by UB-80 south-west of Portland Bill, Dorset, on route from Rouen, France to unknown destination. 3 lives lost. +

John P.R. - JOHN, PERCIVAL ROBERT (Percy)
Rank: Sailor/Gunner Date of Death: 10/02/1918 Age: 20 Regiment/Service: Mercantile Marine S.S. "Romford" (London) Panel Reference:
Memorial: TOWER HILL MEMORIAL. Also commemorated at Barry Memorial Hall. Additional Information: Born at Cardiff. Son of Charles Griffith, and Mary Ann John (nee Holman), of 3, Coigne Terrace, Barry Dock, Glam. Ship sunk by UC-67 east of Cape Carthage, Tunisia, on route from Barry Dock to Bizerta, Tunisia. 28 lives lost. (Brother: Charles Barclay John, 33559 Gloucestershire Regiment, died in 1917) +

Jones J.D. - JONES, JAMES DAVID
Rank: Fireman and Trimmer Date of Death: 07/09/1918 Age: 23 Regiment/Service: Mercantile Marine S.S. "Ruysdael" (London) Panel Reference: Memorial: TOWER HILL MEMORIAL. J. Jones commemorated at Barry Memorial Hall. Additional Information: Born at Cardiff. Son of Michael and Catherine Jones (nee Herne), of 14, Travis St., Barry Dock, Glam. Ship sunk by U-105, south of Ushant, France, on route from Barry Dock to Taranto, Italy. 12 lives lost. +

Jones J. - JONES, JOHN
Rank: Mate Date of Death: 01/03/1918 Age: 51 Regiment/Service: Mercantile Marine S.S. "Penvearn" (Falmouth) Panel Reference: Memorial: TOWER HILL MEMORIAL. J. Jones commemorated at Barry Memorial Hall. Additional Information: Born at Tremadog Village, Portmadog. Husband of Jane Jones (nee Roberts) of 169, Court Rd., Barry, Glam. Previously of 49, East Avenue Porthmadog. Son of the late Thomas, and Jane Jones, of Snowdon St., Portmadog, Caernarfonshire. Ship sunk by U-105 north of the South Stack Rock, Holyhead Island, on route from Barrow, Cumbria to Barry Dock. 21 lives lost. +



Kennie J.C. - KENNIE, JOHN CLIFFORD
Rank: Quartermaster Date of Death: 26/02/1918 Age: 53 Regiment/Service: Mercantile Marine H.M.H.S. "Glenart Castle" (Southampton). Hospital Ship. Panel Reference: Memorial: TOWER HILL MEMORIAL. Additional Information: Husband of Mary Jane Kennie (nee Pritchard), of Newport, Monmouthshire. Ship sunk by German submarine UC-56 off Lundy Island, Bristol Channel, on route from Newport, S.Wales to Brest, France. Previously damaged by mine laid by UC-65. 162 lives lost. + see notes







Koomen L. - KOOMEN, L
Rank: Donkeyman Date of Death: 07/07/1918 Age: 56 Regiment/Service: Mercantile Marine S.S."Ben Lomond" aka S.S. "Turnbridge" Panel Reference: Memorial: TOWER HILL MEMORIAL. Additional Information: Born in Holland. Previous ships: S.S. Saxilby, Mereddio, King David, and Monitoria. Ship sunk by U-92 south-east of Daunts Rock, County Cork, on route from Seville, Spain to Ardrossan, North Ayrshire. 23 lives lost. +


Korlowski P. - KORLOWSKI, P
Rank: Fireman Date of Death: 10/02/1918 Age: 32 Regiment/Service: Mercantile Marine S.S. "Romford" (London) Panel Reference: Memorial: TOWER HILL MEMORIAL Additional Information: Born in Russia. Ship sunk by UC-67 east of Cape Carthage, Tunisia, on route from Barry Dock to Bizerta, Tunisia. 28 lives lost. +

Lane C.F. - LANE, C. F.
Rank: Carpenter Date of Death: 19/02/1918 Age: 63 Regiment/Service: Mercantile Marine S.S. "Commonwealth" (Cardiff) Panel Reference: Memorial: TOWER HILL MEMORIAL Additional Information: Born in Finland. Previous ships: S.S. Riverton, and Kelvin Head.
Ship sunk by UC-71 north-east of Flamborough Head, Yorkshire, on route from Bizerta, Tunisia to Middlesbrough. 14 lives lost. +

Lee T. - LEE, THOMAS
Rank: Fireman and Trimmer Date of Death: 09/06/1918 Age: 38 Regiment/Service: Mercantile Marine S.S. "Moidart" (Leith) Panel Reference: Memorial: TOWER HILL MEMORIAL. Additional Information: Born at Norfolk, Virginia, U.S A. Previous ships: S.S. Dunedin, Penmorvah, Strathdee, Kassanga, and Cornishman of Liverpool. Ship sunk by UC-77 south-east of Lyme Regis, on route from Barry to unknown destination. 15 lives lost. +

Lewis R.G. - LEWIS, REGINALD GEORGE (Reggie)
Rank: Mess Room Boy Date of Death: 06/08/1918 Age: 14 Regiment/Service: Mercantile Marine S.S. "Biruta" (London) Panel Reference:
Memorial: TOWER HILL MEMORIAL. Also commemorated at Barry Memorial Hall. Additional Information: Born at Barry. Son of the late David Edward, and Martha (Mary) Elizabeth Lewis (nee Lloyd), of 46, Vale St., Barry, Glam. Previously of 9, Bell St., Barry, Glam. Ship torpedoed or mined and sunk north-west of Calais, France, on route from Calais to Barry Dock. Reginald was the youngest Welsh casualty of the war, it was his first trip. 12 lives lost. (Father: David Edward Lewis, Army Service Corps M2/151092, died in 1917) +

Liddiatt J.F. - LIDDIATT, JOHN FREDERICK
Rank: Cabin Boy Date of Death: 06/08/1918 Age: 17 Regiment/Service: Mercantile Marine S.S. "Biruta" (London) Panel Reference: Memorial: TOWER HILL MEMORIAL. Also commemorated at Barry Memorial Hall. Additional Information: Born at Crewe, Cheshire. Son of the late Gilbert Augustus Stanley, and Rose Alice Liddiatt (nee Short), of 43, Station St., Barry, Glam. Ship torpedoed or mined and sunk north-west of Calais, France, on route from Calais to Barry Dock. 12 lives lost. +

Lloyd R. - LLOYD, ROBERT
Rank: Seaman Date of Death: 10/02/1918 Age: 18 Regiment/Service: Mercantile Marine S.S. "Romford." Grave Reference: 17. H. 3. Cemetery: MEDJEZ-EL-BAB WAR CEMETERY. Also commemorated at Barry Memorial Hall. Additional Information: Born at Cadoxton, Barry. Son of the late Robert, and Annie Lloyd (later Mrs Slogg), of 60, Hirwain St., Barry Dock, Glam. Ship sunk by UC-67 east of Cape Carthage, Tunisia, on route from Barry Dock to Bizerta, Tunisia. 28 lives lost. +



Manions J. - MANIONS, JOSE
Rank: Able Seaman Date of Death: 25/09/1918 Age: 50 Regiment/Service: Mercantile Marine S.S. "Hebburn" (Newcastle) Panel Reference:
Memorial: TOWER HILL MEMORIAL. Additional Information: Also listed as MONIOS. Born at Pharos, Greece. Previous ships: S.S. Burcombe, and Margam Abbey of Port Talbot. Husband of Fotini Monios, of Isle of Paros, Greece. Ship sunk by UB-91 south of Mine Head, Waterford, Ireland, on route from Barry Dock to unknown destination. 6 lives lost. +

Meddick S. - MEDDICK, SIDNEY
Rank: 2nd Steward Date of Death: 18/05/1918 Age: 16 Regiment/Service: Mercantile Marine S.S. "Sculptor" (Liverpool) Panel Reference: Memorial: TOWER HILL MEMORIAL. Also commemorated at Barry Memorial Hall. Additional Information: Born at Mountain Ash, Glam. Son of Robert, and Margaret Ellen Meddick (nee Cousins), of 4, Forster St., Cadoxton, Barry, Glam. Ship sunk by U-39 north-west of Oran, Algeria, on route from Swansea to Salonica, Greece. 9 lives lost. +

Meredith D.A. - MEREDITH, DAVID AUSTIN (aka Austin)
Rank: Able Seaman Date of Death: 07/05/1918 Age: 18 Regiment/Service: Mercantile Marine S.S. "Princess Dagmar" (Glasgow) Panel Reference: Memorial: TOWER HILL MEMORIAL. Also commemorated at Barry Memorial Hall. Additional Information: Also listed as David Austen Meredith. Born at Barry. Previous ship: S.S. Hillhouse. Son of David, and Rosa L. Meredith (nee Davies), of "Henllys", Dock View Rd., Barry, Glam. Previously of 32, Kathleen St., Barry, Glam. Ship sunk by U-54 in Bristol Channel, on route from Swansea to France. 24 lives lost. +

Milliken W.A. - MILLIKEN, WILLIAM ANDREW
Rank: Master Date of Death: 01/10/1918 Age: 43 Regiment/Service: Mercantile Marine S.S. "Upcerne" (London) Cemetery: BARRY (MERTHYR DYFAN) BURIAL GROUND. Also commemorated at Barry Memorial Hall. Additional Information: Born at Seacombe, Cheshire. Died on leave after long illness. Husband of Sybilla Maud Milliken (nee Morgan), of 'Capri' 25, Somerset Rd, Barry, Glam. Son of the late Andrew, and Mary Ann Milliken (nee Evans), formerly of St. Hillary, Wallasey, Cheshire. (The S.S. Upcerne was sunk 28/04/18 by UC-40, south of Coquet Island, Northumberland, with 16 lives lost)

Moran C.F. - MORAN, CHARLES FOSCOLO
Rank: Cook Date of Death: 04/02/1918 Age: 28 Regiment/Service: Mercantile Marine S.S. "Treveal" (St. Ives) Panel Reference: Memorial: TOWER HILL MEMORIAL. Additional Information: Born at Georgetown, Demerara, Guyana. Husband of Elizabeth Moran (nee Haggard), of 13, Morgan St., Barry, Glam. Son of the late Simon Alexander Moran. Ship sunk by U-53 off Skerries, Anglesey, on route from Algiers to Barrow, Cumbria. 33 lives lost. +

Morgan T.J. - MORGAN, THOMAS JOHN
Rank: Carpenter Date of Death: 07/09/1918 Age: 23 Regiment/Service: Mercantile Marine S.S. "Ruysdael" (London) Panel Reference: Memorial: TOWER HILL MEMORIAL. Also commemorated at Barry Memorial Hall. Additional Information: Born at Trehafod, Glam. Son of Rees, and Gwen Morgan (nee Phillips), of 69, Graving Dock St., Barry, Glam. Ship sunk by U-105, south of Ushant, France, on route from Barry Dock to Taranto, Italy. 12 lives lost. +

Morgan T. W. - MORGAN, THOMAS WILLIAM
Rank: Second Engineer Date of Death: 08/03/1918 Age: 27 Regiment/Service: Mercantile Marine S.S. "Intent" (Sunderland) Panel Reference: Memorial: TOWER HILL MEMORIAL Additional Information: Born at Cadoxton, Barry, Glam. Son of Thomas, and Ellen Morgan (nee Davies), of 58, Brighton Rd., Gorseinon, Swansea, Glam. Ship torpedoed and sunk by German submarine UC-40, north-east of Seaham, County Durham, on route from Sheerness to the Tyne. 1 life lost.

Moss E. - MOSS, EDWIN
Rank: Able Seaman Date of Death: 06/08/1918 Age: 21 Regiment/Service: Mercantile Marine S.S. "Biruta" (London) Panel Reference: Memorial: TOWER HILL MEMORIAL Additional Information: Born at Eastleigh, Hants. Previous ships: S.S. Appledore, and Zanoni. Son of Amelia Wells (formerly Moss), of 490, Wharncliffe Gardens, St. John's Wood, London. Ship torpedoed or mined and sunk north-west of Calais, France, on route from Calais to Barry Dock. 12 lives lost. +


Murphy J.E. - MURPHY, JAMES EDWARD
Rank: Sailor Date of Death: 10/04/1918 Age: 58 Regiment/Service: Mercantile Marine S.S. "Henley" (London) Panel Reference: Memorial: TOWER HILL MEMORIAL Additional Information: Born at Steynton, nr Milford Haven. Previous ships: S.S. Margaret, and Star of New Zealand. Resided at Sevenoaks St., Grangetown, Cardiff. Son of the late James, and the late Mary Jane Murphy (nee Pritchard), formerly of Charles St., Milford Haven., and of The Shipwright Inn, Front St., Milford Haven, Pembrokeshire. Ship sunk by UB-109, south-west the Lizard, Cornwall, on route from Barry Dock to St. Nazaire, France. 6 lives lost. +

Neumann E. - NEUMANN, EDWARD
Rank: Able Seaman Date of Death: 23/05/1918 Regiment/Service: Mercantile Marine S.S. "Skaraas" (London) Panel Reference: Memorial: TOWER HILL MEMORIAL Additional Information: Born at Reval, Estonia. Son of Johan Neumann, of Sadama Tanam No. 4, Baltic Port, Esthonia. Ship sunk by UB-74 south-west of Black Head, Cornwall, on route from Barry Dock to Fécamp, France. 19 lives lost. +

Newsam D.G. - NEWSAM, DOLAN GEORGE
Rank: Cook and Steward Date of Death: 18/09/1918 Age: 33 Regiment/Service: Mercantile Marine S.S. "John O. Scott" (Newcastle) Panel Reference: Memorial: TOWER HILL MEMORIAL Additional Information: Born at Bridgetown, Barbados. Husband of Grace Elizabeth Newsam (nee Thomas, later Mrs Lindsay), of 35, Tydfil St., Barry, Glam. Son of the late Clarke, and Laura Newsam of Bridgetown, Barbados. Ship sunk by UB-117 north-west of Trevose Head, Cornwall, on route from Barry Dock to Dover, Kent. 18 lives lost. +

Nicholas E. - NICHOLAS, EVAN
Rank: First Mate Date of Death: 29/03/1918 Age: 69 Regiment/Service: Mercantile Marine S.S. "T.R. Thompson" (Sunderland) Panel Reference: Memorial: TOWER HILL MEMORIAL Additional Information: Born at Mathry. Husband of Ruth Adelaide Nicholas (nee Jenkins, formerly Mrs Davies), of Kingheriot, Solva, Pembrokeshire. Son of the late Evan, and Elizabeth and Nicholas, of Mathry, Pembrokeshire. Ship sunk by UB-57 south of Newhaven, Sussex, on route from Benisaf, Algeria, to Middlesbrough. 33 lives lost. +


Olafsen K. - OLAFSEN, K
Rank: Able Seaman Date of Death: 28/06/1918 Age: 48 Regiment/Service: Mercantile Marine S.S. "Queen" (London) Panel Reference: Memorial: TOWER HILL MEMORIAL Additional Information: Born in Norway. Ship sunk by UC-53 north-west of Cape Vilano, on route from Cardiff to La Spezia, Italy. 20 lives lost. +

Olsen K. - OLSEN, K.
Rank: Date of Death: 01/08/1918 Age: Regiment/Service: Mercantile Marine S.S. "North Cambria" (London). Panel Reference: Memorial: Additional Information: Ship sunk in accidental collision with S.S. "Port Stephens" west of Ushant, France, on route from New York to La Pallice, France. 26 lives lost. +


Olsen O. - OLSEN, OLE
Rank: Carpenter Date of Death: 10/02/1918 Age: 32 Regiment/Service: Mercantile Marine S.S. "Romford" (London) Panel Reference: Memorial: TOWER HILL MEMORIAL. Additional Information: Born in Norway. Previous ship: S.S. Enosis. Ship sunk by UC-67 east of Cape Carthage, Tunisia, on route from Barry Dock to Bizerta, Tunisia. 28 lives lost. +

Papadopolis J. - PAPADOPOLIS, JORDANIS
Rank: Sailor Date of Death: 11/06/1918 Age: 35 Regiment/Service: Mercantile Marine S.S. "Lorle" (West Hartlepool) also listed as S.S.
"Lorie". Panel Reference: Memorial: TOWER HILL MEMORIAL. Additional Information: Born in Greece. Previous ships: S.S. Atlas, and S.S. Eastlands. Ship sunk by UB-103 south-west of the Lizard, Cornwall, on route from Bilbao, Spain to Heysham, Lancashire. 19 lives lost. +

Pappartonsis S. - PAPPARTONSIS, S
Rank: Fireman Date of Death: 18/04/1918 Age: 46 Regiment/Service: Mercantile Marine S.S. "Gregynog" (Sunderland) Panel Reference: Memorial: TOWER HILL MEMORIAL. Additional Information: Born in Greece. Ship sunk by UB-86 south-west of Hartland Point, Devon, on route from Penarth to Portland, Dorset. 3 lives lost. +





Parkman W. R. - PARKMAN, WILLIAM RICHARD
Rank: Mess Room Steward Date of Death: 14/02/1918 Age: 27 Regiment/Service: Mercantile Marine S.S. "Ventmoor" (London) Panel Reference: Memorial: TOWER HILL MEMORIAL. Also commemorated at St. Augustine's Church, and Alexander Park Memorial, Penarth. Additional Information: Born at Penarth. Son of Thomas Charles and Esther Parkman (nee Treasure), of 36, High St., Penarth, Glam. Nephew of Miriam Melvin (nee Parkman) of 284, Holton Rd., Barry Dock, Glam. Grandson of the late Isaiah Richard Parkman, former Barry Coastguard, and Crimean War veteran of Flagship HMS Royal Albert. Ship sunk by UC-37, south-west of Skyros Lighthouse, Aegean Sea, on route from Mudros, Greece to Sfax, Tunisia. 21 lives lost.




Passario N. - PASSARIO, NICHOLAS
Rank: Sailor Date of Death: 01/08/1918 Age: 27 Regiment/Service: Mercantile Marine S.S. "North Cambria" (London). Panel Reference: Memorial: Additional Information: Resided at at Thompson St, Barry. Ship sunk in accidental collision with S.S. "Port Stephens" west of Ushant, France, on route from New York to La Pallice, France. 26 lives lost. +

Peter T. - PETER, TOM
Rank: Fireman Date of Death: 06/08/1918 Regiment/Service: Mercantile Marine S.S. "Biruta" (London) Panel Reference: Memorial: TOWER HILL MEMORIAL. Additional Information: Ship torpedoed or mined and sunk north-west of Calais, France, on route from Calais to Barry Dock. 12 lives lost. +

Peterson A. - PETERSON, ALEXANDER
Rank: Able Seaman Date of Death: 18/09/1918 Age: 30 Regiment/Service: Mercantile Marine S.S. "John O. Scott" (Newcastle) Panel Reference: Memorial: TOWER HILL MEMORIAL. Also commemorated at Barry Memorial Hall. Additional Information: Also listed as Pedersen and Pederson. Born at Penarth. Husband of Florence Peterson (nee Brooks), of 50, Lower Harvey St., Cadoxton, Barry, Glam. Son of Alexander, and Alice Peterson, of 15, Laura St., Cadoxton, Barry, Glam. Ship sunk by UB-117 north-west of Trevose Head, Cornwall, on route from Barry Dock to Dover, Kent. 18 lives lost. +




Peterson I. - PETERSON, INDRIK
Rank: Sailor Date of Death: 10/02/1918 Age: 24 Regiment/Service: Mercantile Marine S.S. "Romford" (London) Panel Reference: Memorial: TOWER HILL MEMORIAL Additional Information: Served as Patterson, also listed as Paterson. Born at Latvia. Son of Mrs. Anna Peterson, of Katrines dambi, Nr. 16, dz. 6, Riga, Latvia. Ship sunk by UC-67 east of Cape Carthage, Tunisia, on route from Barry Dock to Bizerta, Tunisia. 28 lives lost. +

Placotaris J. - PLACOTARIS, JOHN
Rank: Fireman Date of Death: 16/04/1918 Age: 26 Regiment/Service: Mercantile Marine S.S. "George Harper" (London) Panel Reference:
Memorial: TOWER HILL MEMORIAL Additional Information: Born in Greece. Previous ships: S.S. Lestris, and Pauxton. Ship torpedoed
and damaged by UB-80 south-west of Portland Bill, Dorset, on route from Rouen, France to unknown destination. 3 lives lost. +

Pogoretsky M. - POGORETSKY, M.
Rank: Sailor Date of Death: 01/08/1918 Age: 27 Regiment/Service: Mercantile Marine S.S. "North Cambria" (London) Panel Reference:
Memorial: Additional Information: Age also listed as 20 and 49. Resided at Thompson St, Barry, Glam. Ship sunk in accidental collision
with S.S. "Port Stephens" west of Ushant, France, on route from New York to La Pallice, France. 26 lives lost. +




Porter W. - PORTER, WILLIAM
Rank: Boatswain Trade: Bosun Date of Death: 10/02/1918 Age: 45 Regiment/Service: Mercantile Marine S.S. "Romford" (London) Panel Reference: Memorial: TOWER HILL MEMORIAL. Additional Information: Born at Nova Scotia, Canada. Ship sunk by UC-67 east of Cape Carthage, Tunisia, on route from Barry Dock to Bizerta, Tunisia. 28 lives lost. +

Remnant H. - REMNANT, HARRY
Rank: Boatswain Trade: Bosun Date of Death: 29/03/1918 Age: 38 Regiment/Service: Mercantile Marine S.S. "T.R. Thompson" (Sunderland) Panel Reference: Memorial: TOWER HILL MEMORIAL. Additional Information: Born at Epsom, Surrey. Previous ships: S.S. Borderdale, Karamea, Intombi, and Merchant Prince. Son of the late Mrs. Ellen Remnant, formerly of South St., Ivy Terrace, Epsom, Surrey. Ship sunk by UB-57 south of Newhaven, Sussex, on route from Benisaf, Algeria, to Middlesbrough. 33 lives lost. +

Roberts A. - ROBERTS, ALBERT
Rank: Mess Room Steward Date of Death: 01/03/1918 Age: 14 Regiment/Service: Mercantile Marine S.S. "Penvearn" (Falmouth) Panel Reference: Memorial: TOWER HILL MEMORIAL. Additional Information: Born at Liverpool. Previous ship: S.S. Cheltonian. Son of William, and the late Susan Roberts, of 7, Travis St., Barry Dock, Glam. Ship sunk by U-105 north of the South Stack Rock, Holyhead Island, on route from Barrow, Cumbria to Barry Dock. 21 lives lost.

Rowley S. - ROWLEY, SAMUEL
Rank: Fireman Date of Death: 06/08/1918 Age: 59 Regiment/Service: Mercantile Marine S.S. "Biruta" (London) Panel Reference: Memorial: TOWER HILL MEMORIAL. Also commemorated at Barry Memorial Hall. Additional Information: Born at Liverpool. Previous ships: Parisian, Astraea, Queensland Transport, Tunstall, and Roma, of Whitby. Husband of Margaret Jane Rowley (nee Sullivan), of 14, Forster St., Cadoxton, Barry, Glam. Son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Rowley, formerly of Liverpool, Lancashire. Ship torpedoed or mined and sunk north-west of Calais, France, on route from Calais to Barry Dock. 12 lives lost. +



Sabino A. - SABINO, ANTONIO
Rank: Fireman Date of Death: 04/02/1918 Age: 25 Regiment/Service: Mercantile Marine S.S. "Treveal" (St. Ives) Panel Reference: Memorial: TOWER HILL MEMORIAL. Additional Information: Born in Cape Verde Islands. Ship sunk by off Skerries, Anglesey, on route from Algiers to Barrow, Cumbria. 33 lives lost. +

Sadler J.H. - SADLER, JOSEPH HENRY
Rank: Second Mate Date of Death: 04/02/1918 Age: 22 Regiment/Service: Mercantile Marine S.S. "Treveal" (St. Ives) Panel Reference: Memorial: TOWER HILL MEMORIAL. Additional Information: Born at Oxford, Oxfordshire. Son of Henry William and Rebecca Sadler (nee Bellamy), of 23, Romilly Rd., Barry, Glam. Ship sunk by off Skerries, Anglesey, on route from Algiers to Barrow, Cumbria. 33 lives lost. +

Samaras A. - SAMARAS, ALEXOS
Rank: Refrigerator Greaser Date of Death: 01/05/1918 Age: 48 Regiment/Service: Mercantile Marine S.S. "Canonesa" (Glasgow) Panel Reference: Memorial: TOWER HILL MEMORIAL. Additional Information: Born in Greece. Ship torpedoed and damaged by UB-57, south of Worthing, Sussex, on route from Boulogne, France to Newport, South Wales. 8 lives lost. +




Satchwell E. - SATCHWELL, ERNEST
Rank: Fireman Date of Death: 01/05/1918 Age: 26 Regiment/Service: Mercantile Marine S.S. "Canonesa" (Glasgow) Panel Reference: Memorial: TOWER HILL MEMORIAL Additional Information: Served as Satchwell and Satchel, and married as Satchel. Born in Jamaica. Previous ships, S.S. Norton, Azul, Dowlais, and Orkla. Husband of Lilian Ann Satchel (nee Couchman. later Mrs Watson), of 20, Daniel St., Barry Dock, Glam. Son of the late Alfred Satchel/Satchwell, of Jamaica. Medal Card: BT 351/1/125060. Ship torpedoed and damaged by UB-57, south of Worthing, Sussex, on route from Boulogne, France to Newport, South Wales. 8 lives lost. +

Scandlon T.P. - SCANDLON, THOMAS PATRICK
Rank: Engineer Service Number: EA 1815 Date of Death: 26/12/1918 Age: 27 Regiment/Service: Mercantile Marine. Grave Reference:
Cemetery: BARRY, GLAMORGANSHIRE. Also commemorated at Barry Memorial Hall, and St. Helen's Catholic Church, Barry. Additional Information: Born at Penarth. Died at home. Was aboard S.S. Cherbury sunk by U-30 in 1915. Previous Ships: S.S. Cherbury, Aysgarth, and Camden of London. Son of Thomas, and Mary Scandlon, of 16, Kingsland Crescent, Barry Dock, Glam. Previously of 86, Castleland St., Barry Dock, Glam. (Brothers: William Francis Scandlon died 1916, and John Scandlon died 1921)
BT 377/7/73561

Slater W. - SLATER, W.
Rank: Able Seaman Date of Death: 29/03/1918 Age: 38 Regiment/Service: Mercantile Marine S.S. "T.R. Thompson" (Sunderland) Panel Reference: Memorial: TOWER HILL MEMORIAL Additional Information: Born at Manchester, Lancashire. Ship sunk by UB-57 south of Newhaven, Sussex, on route from Benisaf, Algeria, to Middlesbrough. 33 lives lost. +

Terkman E. - TERKMAN, EDWARD
Rank: Able Seaman Date of Death: 06/08/1918 Age: 40 Regiment/Service: Mercantile Marine S.S. "Biruta" (London) Panel Reference: Memorial: TOWER HILL MEMORIAL Additional Information: Born in Russia. Ship torpedoed or mined and sunk north-west of Calais, France, on route from Calais to Barry Dock. 12 lives lost. +




Thomas J.B. - THOMAS, JAMES BIRD
Rank: Steward Date of Death: 06/08/1918 Age: 50 Regiment/Service: Mercantile Marine S.S. "Biruta" (London)' Panel Reference: Memorial: TOWER HILL MEMORIAL. Also commemorated at Barry Memorial Hall. Additional Information: Born at Shrewsbury, Shropshire. Husband of Cecilia Minnie Thomas (nee Francis), of 40, Harvey St., Cadoxton, Barry, Glam. Son of the late John, and late Harriet Thomas (nee Davies), formerly of Davisville Rd., Hammersmith, London. Ship torpedoed or mined and sunk north-west of Calais, France, on route from Calais to Barry Dock. 12 lives lost. +

Todd J.E. - TODD, JAMES ERNEST
Rank: Donkeyman Date of Death: 29/10/1918 Age: 28 Regiment/Service: Mercantile Marine. Last ship unknown. Grave Reference:
Cemetery: Death registered at Cardiff, possibly buried Barry, Glamorgan. J. Todd commemorated at Barry Memorial Hall. Additional Information: Born at Newport, Monmouthshire. Husband of Kate Matilda Todd (nee Wheeler), of 17, Holmes St., Barry, Glam. Son of Elizabeth Todd (later Mrs Maingan), of 31, and 51, Bell St., Barry, Glam. +


Vink A. - VINK, ADRIANUS
Rank: Ship's Cook Date of Death: 04/10/1918 Age: 33 Regiment/Service: Mercantile Marine S.S. "Erindring" (London) Panel Reference: Memorial: TOWER HILL MEMORIAL. Additional Information: Born at Rotterdam. Previous ship: S.S. Treneglos. Husband of Ada Elizabeth Vink (nee Bird, formerly Phillips, later Mrs. Large), of 32, Lower Pike St., Barry Dock, Glam. Son of the late Martienus and Matilda Vink, of Rotterdam, Netherlands. Ship sunk by German submarine U-91 north-west of Bay of Biscay, France, on route from Santander, Spain to Glasgow. 22 lives lost. +



Vladesco N. - VLADESCO, NICKOLAS
Rank: Greaser Date of Death: 05/10/1918 Age: 42 Regiment/Service: Mercantile Marine S.S. "Reventazon" (Manchester) Panel Reference: Memorial: TOWER HILL MEMORIAL. Additional Information: Born at Bucharest. Previous ships: S.S. Mary Copa, and Menevian. Husband of Marguerette Vladesco (nee Yeapedro), of 40, Thompson St., Barry Dock, Glam. Son of the late Marine, and Maria Vladesco, of Bucharest, Roumania. Ship sunk by UC-23 south-west of Kassandra Point, Gulf of Salonica, Greece, on route from Salonica to Port Said, Egypt. 15 lives lost. +


Walsh M. - WALSH, MARTIN
Rank: Sailor Date of Death: 01/03/1918 Age: 21 Regiment/Service: Mercantile Marine S.S. "Penvearn" (Falmouth) Panel Reference: Memorial: TOWER HILL MEMORIAL. Additional Information: Previous ships: S.S. Austrian Prince, and Highland Heather. Son of the late Patrick, and Honora Walsh, of Passage East, Waterford, Ireland. Ship sunk by U-105 north of the South Stack Rock, Holyhead Island, on route from Barrow, Cumbria to Barry Dock. 21 lives lost. +

Warsama M. - WARSAMA, MATTER
Rank: Fireman and Trimmer Date of Death: 01/03/1918 Age: 27 Regiment/Service: Mercantile Marine S.S. "Penvearn" (Falmouth) Panel Reference: Memorial: TOWER HILL MEMORIAL. Additional Information: possibly named MASSAMA. Born at Berbera, Somalia. Ship sunk by U-105 north of the South Stack Rock, Holyhead Island, on route from Barrow, Cumbria to Barry Dock. 21 lives lost. +




Watkins C. - WATKINS, CHARLES (Charlie)
Rank: Mess Room Steward Date of Death: 07/07/1918 Age: 17 Regiment/Service: Mercantile Marine S.S. "Ben Lomond" (Newcastle-on-Tyne) aka S.S. "Turnbridge" Panel Reference: Memorial: TOWER HILL MEMORIAL. Also commemorated at Barry Island School. possible C.E. Watkins at Barry Memorial Hall. Additional Information: Born at Cardiff. Son of Mrs. E. Lowe (formerly Watkins), of 63, Phyllis St., Barry Island, Glam. Brother of Willie and George. Ship sunk by U-92 south-east of Daunts Rock, County Cork, on route from Seville, Spain to Ardrossan, North Ayrshire. 23 lives lost. +


Watson F. - WATSON, FREDERICK
Rank: Sailor Date of Death: 26/01/1918 Age: 57 Regiment/Service: Mercantile Marine S.S. "Glenfruin" (Glasgow) Panel Reference: Memorial: TOWER HILL MEMORIAL. Additional Information: Born at Luton. Previous ships: S.S. Nigel, Streatham, and Osterley. Son of the late Anne Watson (nee Burgess), of Luton, Bedfordshire. Ship sunk by U-103 north-west of Holyhead, Anglesey, on route from Seriphos Island, Greece to Ardrossan, North Ayrshire. 32 lives lost. +

Watson G. - WATSON, GEORGE
Rank: Fireman and Trimmer Date of Death: 07/09/1918 Age: 45 Regiment/Service: Mercantile Marine S.S. "Ruysdael" (London) Panel Reference: Memorial: TOWER HILL MEMORIAL. Also commemorated at Barry Memorial Hall. Additional Information: Born in Co. Cork, Ireland. Husband of Kate Watson (nee Harris), of 134, Queen St., Barry, Glam. Ship sunk by U-105, south of Ushant, France, on route from Barry Dock to Taranto, Italy. 12 lives lost. +




Wiles W.T. - WILES, WILLIAM THOMAS
Rank: First Mate Date of Death: 12/05/1918 Age: 65 Regiment/Service: Mercantile Marine S.S. "Haslingden" (West Hartlepool) Panel Reference: Memorial: TOWER HILL MEMORIAL. Also commemorated at Barry Memorial Hall. Additional Information: Born at Southampton. Husband of Annie Wiles (nee Evans formerly Mrs. Verhoeven), of 56, Merthyr St., Barry Dock, Glam. Son of Thomas James, and the late Catherine Wiles, of Craven St., Southampton, Hampshire. Ship sunk by UB-21 east of Seaham Harbour, Durham, on route from Rouen France to Tyne. 11 lives lost. +

Wilkinson C.M.P. - WILKINSON, CYRIL MERVYN PALMER (aka Noll)
Rank: Fireman Date of Death: 07/07/1918 Age: 24 Regiment/Service: Mercantile Marine S.S. "Ben Lomond" aka S.S. "Turnbridge" Panel Reference: Memorial: TOWER HILL MEMORIAL. Additional Information: Also listed as NOLL WILKINSON. Born at Cawnpore, Bengal, India. Son of the late James George, and Annie Russell Wilkinson (nee Palmer, later Mrs Peal ), of 3, Napier Rd., Allahabad, United Provinces, India. Ship sunk by U-92 south-east of Daunts Rock, County Cork, on route from Seville, Spain to Ardrossan, North Ayrshire. 23 lives lost. +

Wilkinson N. - WILKINSON, NOLL (see Wilkinson C.M.P) +

Williams T. - WILLIAMS, T.
Rank: Fireman Date of Death: 05/03/1918 Age: 27 Regiment/Service: Mercantile Marine S.S. "Estrella" (London) Panel Reference:
Memorial: TOWER HILL MEMORIAL Additional Information: Born at Sierra Leone, West Africa. Ship sunk by mine by German submarine UC-4, South-west of the Lightvessel, Harwich, Essex, on route from Le Havre, France to Tyne. 20 lives lost. +


Winberg R. - WINBERG, R



Rank: Sailor Date of Death: 29/03/1918 Age: 42 Regiment/Service: Mercantile Marine S.S. "T.R. Thompson" (Sunderland) Panel Reference:
Memorial: TOWER HILL MEMORIAL. Additional Information: Born at Riga, Latvia. Ship sunk by German submarine UB-57 south of Newhaven, Sussex, on route from Benisaf, Algeria, to Middlesbrough. 33 lives lost. +

Wingden S. - WINGDEN, SAMUEL (Sam)
Rank: Fireman Date of Death: 01/05/1918 Age: 24 Regiment/Service: Mercantile Marine S.S. "Canonesa" (Glasgow) Panel Reference: Memorial: TOWER HILL MEMORIAL Additional Information: Born at Mauritius. Hindu birth name: Goinden Armoogum, and later christened Samuel Wingden. Previous ships: S.S. Charing Cross, Westfield, Beatus, Cairngowan, Saba, Pomaron, Kirkby, and Hui Lung. Son of Comary Armoogum, of 56, Mere Barthelemy St., Port Louis, Mauritius. Ship torpedoed and damaged by UB-57, south of Worthing, Sussex, on route from Boulogne, France to Newport, South Wales. 8 lives lost. +

Wirtman J. - WIRTMAN, JOHN
Rank: Able Seaman Date of Death: 02/10/1918 Age: 47 Regiment/Service: Mercantile Marine S.S. "Poljames" (London) Panel Reference: Memorial: TOWER HILL MEMORIAL. J. Withmann commemorated at Barry memorial Hall. Additional Information: Also listed as Wirthmann. Born at Riga, Latvia. Husband of Mary Elizabeth Wirtman (nee Thomas, formerly Mrs Watkins), of 55, Phyllis St., Barry Island, Glam. Son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Mathias Wirtman, of Riga, Latvia. Ship sunk by UB-112 south of the Lizard, Cornwall, on route from Newport, South Wales to St. Malo, France. 11 lives lost. +

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Lawday W. R. - LAWDAY, WILLIAM ROBERT
Rank: Able Seaman Service No: 837044 Date of Death: 09/11/1919 Age: 18 Regiment/Service: Mercantile Marine Reserve H.M. Tug "Frisky" (Aberdeen), Rescue Tug. Panel Reference: 32. Memorial: PLYMOUTH NAVAL MEMORIAL. Additional Information: Born at Penarth, Glam. Son of James Limbery, and Amelia Lawday (nee Hart), of 5, Maughan Terrace, Penarth, Glam. Accidently drowned at sea, circumstances unknown.

McNeeley J. - McNEELEY, JOHN
Rank: 1st Mate Date of Death: 08/07/1921 Age: 48 Regiment/Service: Mercantile Marine. Ship unknown. Panel Reference: Cemetery: Likely; HAIDAR PASHA CEMETERY. Also commemorated at Barry Memorial Hall. Additional Information: Born at Whiteabbey, Belfast, Northern Ireland. Previous Ship: S.S. Glenspean. Died at No. 82 Constantinople General Hospital. Husband of Gertrude Daisy McNeeley (nee Gardiner), of 277, Gladstone Rd., Barry, Glam.
BT 351/1/95315


Scandlon J. - SCANDLON, JOHN

Rank: Engineer Service Number: EA 1887 Date of Death: 00/00/1921 Age: 28 Regiment/Service: Mercantile Marine. Grave Reference:
Cemetery: BARRY, GLAMORGANSHIRE. Also commemorated at Barry Memorial Hall, and St. Helen's Catholic Church, Barry. Additional Information: Born at Barry Dock. Died at home. Husband of Rosaline Scandlon (nee Mayled). Son of Thomas, and Mary Scandlon, of 16, Kingsland Crescent, Barry Dock, Glam. Previously of 86, Castleland St., Barry Dock, Glam. (Brothers: William Francis Scandlon died 1916, and Thomas Patrick Scandlon died 1918)
BT 377/7/73632
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Credit to Fred Hortop, Keith Greenway and Byron Jones of The Merchant Navy Association (Wales). Complied by John Anzevino.