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James Taylor

James Taylor

Key Facts

Occupation/Rank: P/JX181288, Ordinary Seaman, HMS La Malouine

Date of Death: 05 May 1941

Place of Death: Belfast Harbour

Age: 23

Ordinary Seaman James Taylor lost his life when his ship, HMS La Malouine, a Flower-class corvette that was docked in Belfast, was damaged by a near miss.

His ship mate, Stanley George Ash was also killed.

He was the son of Edward and Annie Taylor, of Bristols Hope, Newfoundland and is buried in Belfast City Cemetery.

Related People

Surname Forename(s) Age Occupation/Rank Date of Death Place of Death  
Ash Stanley George 22 P/SR56933, Steward 05 May 1941 HMS La Malouine View

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