Kenneth Pimlott

Rank:Suppy AssistNumber:MX636613
Ship/Rgn/Sqn No:Royal Navy - F.A.A.
Name of Rgt or Ship:H.M.S. St. Germain
Died:17/11/1940Age:21
Country of burial:U.K.Grave Photo:Yes
Cemetery or Memorial:Arbroath Western Cemetery
Town Memorial:Not Listed
Extra Information:
Attended Altrincham Grammar School and employed by Bowdon U.D.C.

An excellant footballer, he played football for Bury F.C. and on occasions,
for Altrincham F.C.  He was also a member of the Bowdon Vale Cricket Club.

He was reported in the local newspaper as being a Supply Assistant with the
Fleet Air Arm.

H.M.S. St. Germain was built in 1924 and operating under the Saint Line
Ltd., and managed by Mitchell, Cotts & Co. Ltd., Winchester House, Old
Broad St, London. EC2.  Her gross tonnage was 1,044 tons.  Whilst
travelling in convoy 'HG' she was torpedoed by U-137 and sunk near Malin
Head, NW coast of Ireland, in position 55 40N, 08 40W.   18 crew survived. 
According to Roger Jordan's book none were lost ???

Death reported in the 29/11/1940 edition of the Sale & Stretford Guardian. 
 Photo in local newspaper.
Memorials found on:
St. Mary's (Bowdon)
Altrincham Grammar School
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