Fergus Benedict Connors
- Born: 6 Oct 1904, Clattice Harbor NW, Placentia Bay, Newfoundland, Canada
- Died: 12 Jun 1942, Aboard Ship In WWII at age 37
- Buried: At Sea
General Notes:
DOB POB per 1921 census
Notes from Y. Hepditch: "Fergus joined the Royal NAvy on Aug 29, 1941. He was serving on the HMS Grove when it was torpeoded north of Sollum by U Boat 77 on June 6, 1942. the HMS Grove was a Hunt Class Destroyer 9built in 1940) used to protect convoys on the North Atlantic run (Ships of the Royal Navy by Colledge p.246) On March 27, 1942, HMS Grove assisted other destroyers sink a U-Boat. don't know if Fergus was on the ship at that time."
Casualty Report Evening Telegram June 22, 1942 Page 6 Connors,Fergus Benedict RN Seaman JX31573. Missing presumed killed on War Service, 12th june 1942. Next of kin Mr. Walter Connors, father,Clattice Hr, Nfld
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