
HMS Chanticleer

U-Boat U-515

The Sinking of U-515

U-515 Sinks

The full 28 lives lost aboard HMS Chanticleer
BOWMAN, Arthur C, Able Seaman, P/JX 298540, killed
BRADFORD, Walter A, Able Seaman, P/JX 383695, killed
BURTON, James A, Able Seaman, P/JX 252164, killed
BUTLIN, John, Assistant Cook (O), P/MX 572134, killed
CANVIN, John A, Ordinary Seaman, P/JX 518526, killed
CARSON, Francis W, Ty/Sub Lieutenant (E), RCNVR, killed
COLTART, Robert J, Stoker 2c, P/KX 142768, killed
DEEKES, Stephen T, Ordinary Seaman, P/JX 430511, killed
ELSTON, William W, Petty Officer, P/JX 145563, killed
GRAY, Joseph, Ordinary Seaman, P/JX 381607, killed
HUMBER, Donald E B, Ordinary Seaman, P/JX 389649, killed
JONES, Sidney, Able Seaman, P/JX 195661, killed
KAY, Thomas, Leading Seaman, P/JX 134089, killed
Our Messages
LEWIS, Robert H, Canteen Assistant, C/NX 2460, killed
MARLOR, Norman F T, Ordinary Seaman, P/JX 519746, killed
MARSH, Frederick G, Act/Petty Officer, P/JX 145537, killed
PROCTOR, George H, Canteen Manager, C/NX 201, killed
ROWLAND, James H, Cook (O), P/MX 110581, killed
SICKELMORE, Edward S, Leading Seaman, P/J 51857, killed
SMITH, William, Able Seaman, P/JX 240203, killed
STABLES, Roy, Assistant Steward, P/LX 576724, killed
STERRICK, Alexander S, Ordinary Seaman, P/JX 396623, killed
SWAN, Ronald C, Ordinary Seaman, P/JX 553417, killed
THURLOW, Rowland J, Gunner, MPK
WALLACE, Sydney H, Ordinary Seaman, P/JX 391581, killed
WHITE, Stanley, Ordinary Seaman, P/JX 395593, killed
OUR MESSMATES
To our gallant friends who fell that day,
There was Humber, Carvin, Aylwin and Gray,
and Manor, Swan, Jones and White.
For their sacrifice let us continue the fight.
The memory of them in our hearts never cease,
With Gods good Grace may they rest in peace.
Amen.


Some great pictures below from Mr Andrew Wallace.
The Pictures show a navy issue Purse that was recovered from the sea also a Hatband, the navy did not include the name of the ship in Wartime. Both the items belonged to Ordinary Seaman Sydney Wallace (service No P/JX 391581) he also lost his life during the attack


In Memory of Sidney Jones, Able Seaman also Killed 18th November
Some new pictures sent in showing a Christmas card from the ship and also a Photo of Sidney and Crew-mates
"We shall remember them"

A Christmas Card from the Ship



Many thanks to Sidney Jones family members that contacted me, you have been a great help in documenting this tragic loss of life.
Joseph Gray, Ordinary Seaman, P/JX 381607, killed

Many thanks to Donna for sending in a picture of her great Uncle Joseph Gray he was from Glasgow Scotland. He was one of the brave lads that lost their lives on that fateful day, he was only 19 years of age. His name is clearly mentioned in the poem that was penned by the Lt. Comander R. H. Bristowe above along with the rest of his crewmates K.I.A, I have also been sent a scan of the Telegram Joseph's parents received stating he had been killed in action, it is with the greatest respect I show it below, many thanks to the family for allowing me to display this.
