Chatham Naval Memorial

Bernard Joseph McKernan

Gunner | 11418859

Gunner Bernard Joseph McKernan served with the 3rd Maritime Regiment, Royal Artillery at the time of his death on board SS Empire Heath on 11th May 1944.

John Gilmore

Able Seaman | C/SSX 18758

Killyleagh born John Gilmore died on 12th June 1942 as HMS Grove was torpedoed by U-77 off the North African coast while en route from Egypt to Malta.

John Thomas Cochrane

Able Seaman | C/JX 375555

Able Seaman John Thomas Cochrane of Newtownards, Co. Down died on 13th October 1944 when H.M.L.C.T. 2454 was swept away off the Dorset coast.

Kenneth Norman Colyer

Able Seaman | C/LD/X 5213

Able Seaman Kenneth Norman Colyer of Purdysburn, Co. Down died on 23rd February 1941 while on board SS Anglo-Peruvian. He served in the Royal Naval Reserve.