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Rodrick Cross MacDonald

Merchant Navy (R39850). British

Roster information listed for Rodrick Cross MacDonald


ShipTypeRank / roleAttacked onBoat
Pacific RangerMotor merchantAble Seaman12 Oct 1940U-59

Personal information

Rodrick Cross MacDonald from Isle of Barra survived the sinking of Pacific Ranger and was in the lifeboat that came ashore in Ireland. He later told his son how helpful the U-boat commander was regards rations for lifeboats as they were given a choice of prisoner of war or lifeboats and they choose later.


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