In Memory Of
BLANKENBERG, WILLIAM
Service Details
Age:
37
Date of Birth:
-0001-11-30
Rank:
Fireman
Unit:
S.S. Columbine
Regiment:
Merchant Navy
Date of Death:
1944-06-16
Cause of Death:
On 16 June 1944, the unescorted Columbine (Master Andre Reidar Simensen) was torpedoed and sunk by U-198, 25 miles northwest of Cape Columbine, South Africa. The master, 19 crew members and six passengers were lost.
Commemoration
Grave Reference:
Addenda Panel
Cemetery:
TOWER HILL MEMORIAL
Localitly:
London
Country:
United Kingdom
Additional Information
Citations:
***Accepted by CWGC for War Grave Status & burial site under investigation
Son of Jacob and Jane Blankenberg. Husband of Georgina Blankenberg, of 187 Beach Road, Merebank, Durban. Coloured man. ref. South African Roll of Honour 1939-1945
