Crew list of Ships hit by U-boats
William Charles Helmbold, Jr.
Merchant Marine (Z 109935). American
| Born | 1917 | New York | |
| Died | 24 Sep 1942 | (25) |
Roster information listed for William Charles Helmbold, Jr.
| Ship | Type | Rank / role | Attacked on | Boat | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | West Chetac | Steam merchant | Radio Operator | 24 Sep 1942 (+) | U-175 |
Personal information
Son of William Charles and Rose Helmbold, of Woodside, NY. He had received a commendation for his actions during the sinking of the American freighter Lillian, which sank after a collision with the German freighter Wiegand in fog on 26 February 1939.