JOHNS John Walter: The Relatives of Frederick Lionel WALTER

JOHNS John Walter

1921 - 1941 (20 years)

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Generation: 1

JOHNS John Walter was born 6 Oct 1921, NZ; died 19 Dec 1941, Mediterranean Sea off the Libyan Coast..

Other Events:

Military: Served as No. A/1851, Able Seaman in the Royal NZ Naval Volunteer Reserve. aboard HMS Neptune.; : 20y
Occupation: Clerical Worker

Notes:

No burial as lost at sea on war service. Lest We Forget.

Military:
Killed in Action: 19 Dec 1941.

Died:
One of 764 serving sailors whose lives were lost when the Royal Navy Cruiser, HMS Neptune struck mines. No known burial site but the sacrifice of John Walter JOHNS is remembered at the Royal New Zealand Naval Memorial in Devonport, Auckland NZ.