Merchant Navy WW2 Records
Our Merchant Navy WW2 Records mainly comprise of those men who served on Royal Navy vessels. Early in the war there was a severe shortage of men in the RN. Merchant Navy personnel were asked to sign to serve on Admiralty vessels. The signed a T124X (Service on RN Auxiliary vessels) or T124T (Service on HM Tugs).
What can be found in our Merchant Navy WW2 Records
Survivors of sinkings. Thousands of Royal Navy personnel survived the loss of their vessel. This was due to action from enemy ships or aircraft. Often a RN vessel struck a mine and was lost. Also accidents were common. From capital ship to landing craft. These records will show the circumstances of the loss and sometimes how they were rescued and returned to shore.
Wounded. These include those who received wounds during close actions with the enemy and sinkings.
Killed or Missing – The Commonwealth War Graves Commission often list next of kin along with the town or city town and county but not the full address. This information is included in our records for many of the casualties we list.
Examples of Merchant Navy WW2 Records on our database.
