Crew list of Ships hit by U-boats
William Shaw Smith
Merchant Navy (R272122). British
| Born | 4 Jul 1920 | Glasgow | |
| Died | 3 Jan 2000 | (79) |
Roster information listed for William Shaw Smith
| Ship | Type | Rank / role | Attacked on | Boat | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | San Delfino | Motor tanker | Engineer Officer | 10 Apr 1942 | U-203 (1) |
Personal information
William Shaw Smith later took part in Operation Pedestal aboard the British tanker Ohio, which barely made it to Malta after being badly damaged by a torpedo from the Italian submarine Axum and air attacks in August 1942. He also received the Arctic Convoy Medal.
Sources
- Personal communication