Crew list of Ships hit by U-boats


William Riley

Merchant Navy. British

Born   1924Liverpool
Died  28 Apr 1941(17)

Roster information listed for William Riley


ShipTypeRank / roleAttacked onBoat
Empire EnduranceSteam merchantSaloon Boy20 Apr 1941 (+)U-73 (1)

Personal information

Son of John and Annie Riley; grandson of Mary Jones, of Bootle. He survived the sinking of Empire Endurance, but died of exposure in the lifeboat in charge of the master.

Crew list for Ships hit by U-boats