Canadian Virtual War Memorial
R. William Daniel
In memory of:
Galley Boy R. William Daniel
March 9, 1942
Caribbean Sea
Military Service
26
Merchant Navy
Canadian Merchant Navy
S.S. Lady Nelson (Halifax, Nova Scotia) (155046)
Additional Information
January 1, 1916
Saint-Kitts-Nevis
On 10 March 1942, at 4:49 am, the Lady Nelson was in Port Castries harbour in St Lucia in the Caribbean when she was torpedoed by U-161, position 14°01'N/61°00'W. She sank in shallow water and was refloated. The attack caused the death of three crew members, fifteen passengers, two gunners and seven dockers.
Commemorated on Page 122 of the Merchant Navy Book of Remembrance. Request a copy of this page. Download high resolution copy of this page.
Burial Information
CHOC BAY WAR CEMETERY
Saint Lucia
Row A. Grave 14.
Digital Collection
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Details
Register Book – From register of deceased seaman. Died at St. Lucia, BWI, from explosion on ship due to being hit by torpedo from enemy submarine. Buried: DANIEL, WILLIAM Rank:Servant Date of Death:09/03/1942 Age:26 Regiment/Service:Merchant Navy S.S. Lady Nelson (Halifax, Nova Scotia) Grave ReferenceRow A. Grave 14. CemeteryCHOC BAY WAR CEMETERY
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