Crew list of Ships hit by U-boats
Alexander Joseph Walsh
Merchant Navy. British
| Born | 11 Mar 1894 | ||
| Died | 29 May 1948 | (54) |
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Roster information listed for Alexander Joseph Walsh
| Ship | Type | Rank / role | Attacked on | Boat | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Portelet | Steam merchant | Master | 2 Feb 1940 | U-59 (1) |
Personal information
Alexander Joseph Walsh lived on Guernsey with his wife and children until the outbreak of the war when they moved to Belfast to live. He survived the sinking of Portelet and continued to serve on merchant ships in North Atlantic convoys. On the occasion of the Celebration of His Majesty's Birthday, he was awarded the MBE and attended an Investiture at Buckingham Palace to receive the medal from King George VI on 12 Dec, 1944.
Sources
- Personal communication