Canadian Virtual War Memorial
David Crawford
In memory of:
Mess Room Boy David Crawford
June 20, 1945
North Atlantic
Military Service
20
Merchant Navy
Canadian Merchant Navy
S.S. Coulmore (Glasgow, Scotland) (164082)
Additional Information
January 1, 1925
Steventon, Arbrossan, Scotland
On 10 March 1943, the Coulmore was sailing in convoy when it was torpedoed at 1.04 am south of Reykjavik, Iceland, position 58°48'N/22°22'W. The attack cost the lives of 25 crew members. Two survivors were rescued by the HMCS Dauphin (K157) and five by the USCGC Bibb (WPG-31). Severely damaged, the Coulmore was towed to the Clyde, England, where she was repaired and returned to service in July.
Commemorated on Page 118 of the Merchant Navy Book of Remembrance. Request a copy of this page. Download high resolution copy of this page.
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