Vessel Loss

Memorial: M2660

Gravestone at St Seriol’s Church, Holyhead commemorating Lieutenant William J. Sinclair d. 1918 in the loss of RMS ‘Leinster’

Location

St Seriol's Church, Holyhead, Anglesey, Wales

Transcript

' ...Lieut Wm J. Sinclair RWF lost in RMS Leinster disaster Oct 10 1918 aged 30 only son of the late J.H. and M. Sinclair'

Details

Type: Gravestone
Position: Churchyard
Vessel: RMS Leinster

Event Category

1914-1918 First World War

People

Sinclair, William J.
Age: 30
Date of Death: 10/10/1918
Cause of Death: Vessel Loss
Rank / Occupation: Lieutenant
Organisation:

Extra

Notes: Lieutenant RMS 'Leinster'. Irish Sea ferry sunk by torpedo 10/10/1918.
Recorder: David Saunders

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