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John Francis Mc Nichol was killed on the Boadicea when she was sunk on the 13/6/1944 Hi, My father John Francis Mc Nichol was killed on the Boadicea when she was sunk on the 13/6/1944. He was a leading seaman. I have at home various papers regarding the Boadicea including the list of all those killed and some newspaper cuttings. I attended the 50yrs memorial service with some of the survivors on a vessel supplied by the royal navy, We were taken to the exact location where she lies upright and were able to leave wreathes. It was a beatiful sunny day with no wind and the water was like a millpool it was very erie but nice to be able to lay my father to rest. If you would like to contact me. I am using a work colleagues internet access. John Mc Nichol
Nice to hear from you. I am sorry to leran that your Father was one of HMS Boadicea's casualties. I have him listed on AHOY as one of her crew who died on the 13th. of June 1944, here is his entry:
I would be pleased to have a copy of any newspaper cuttings please, and we would add them to our report on the ship's loss, but I have I think all the names of those who died back in 1944. Your 50th. anniversary journey over her last resting place would I believe help you to say goodbye to your Father. Thank you for writing, it is always a pleasure to hear from relatives who lost loved ones in WW2 at sea. Best wishes from Australia. |
