Royal Navy Casualties

Biographical Notes One of the officers in Lothringen prize crew. Joined Dunedin 22 October 1940.

Not much is known about VG Polain, except that he was only eighteen when he was killed. However, it is possible he is in one of the photos here. Can…

Biographical Notes Possibly a Chief Petty Officer or Warrant Officer. Involved with communications.

Biographical Notes Aged 24 when Dunedin went down, George never knew that he had passed examinations for a promotion. News of Dunedin’s sinking was heard by his cousin over a…

Biographical Notes Aged about 19; lost his father on HMS Hood in May 1941. These crosses were placed in the memorial field at Cardiff Castle on 11th November 2016 in…