Stretford WW2 

Percy Walker

Rank:A.SeamanNumber:P/JX189030
Ship/Rgn/Sqn No:Royal Navy
Name of Rgt or Ship:H.M.S. Vestal
Died:26/07/1945Age:27
Country of burial:Lost at SeaGrave Photo:Yes
Cemetery or Memorial:Portsmouth Naval Memorial
Town Memorial:Not Listed
Extra Information:
H.M.S. Vestal was severely damaged at 18.30hrs on 26/07/45, by Japanese
Army Air Force 'Kamaikazee' aircraft off Phuket Island, Thailand, in
position 07.45N 98.29E.    It was eventually scuttled by gunfire from
H.M.S. "Racehorse" - 20 men were lost.    It was an 'Algerine' class
minesweeper, of which 91 were built between 1942 & 1945, they had a
displacement of 850 tons and a complement of 60 personnel.
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