Crew list of Ships hit by U-boats
Idwal Mathias
Merchant Navy (R114071). British
| Born | 22 Jul 1914 | Troedyrhiw, Merthyr Tydfil | |
| Died | 16 Jul 1988 | (73) | Troedyrhiw, Merthyr Tydfil |
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Roster information listed for Idwal Mathias
| Ship | Type | Rank / role | Attacked on | Boat | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Empire Cromwell | Steam merchant | Able Seaman | 28 Nov 1942 | U-508 (1) |
| Harmonic | Steam merchant | Able Seaman | 15 Jul 1943 | U-172 (2) |
Personal information
Son of Rhys/Rees and Martha Mathias, of Troedyrhiw, Merthyr Tydfil. Idwal Mathias joined the Royal Navy in 1929 and later left to join the Merchant Navy.
Sources
- Personal communication
- The National Archives (T 335/81)