HMS Lapwing

HMS Lapwing, a converted Black Swan Sloop, brought US Army troops to Omaha Beach on D-Day and served in the Arctic Convoys until its sinking in March 1945.

Edward Close

Able Seaman | D/JX 140143

Able Seaman Edward Close of Banbridge, Co. Down died on 20th March 1945 when U-968 launched a torpedo attack on Convoy JW-65 sinking the Sloop HMS Lapwing.

Henry Gordon

Able Seaman | D/JX 651185

Able Seaman Henry Gordon of Belfast, Co. Antrim died on 20th March 1945 when U-968 launched a torpedo attack on Convoy JW-65 sinking the Sloop HMS Lapwing.

James Bickerstaff

Able Seaman | D/JX 650391

Able Seaman James Bickerstaff of Castlereagh, Belfast, Co. Down died on 20th March 1945 when U-968 attacked an Arctic Convoy sinking the Sloop HMS Lapwing.

Thomas Jess

Gunner

Thomas Jess of Dromore, Co. Down survived the sinking of HMS Lapwing on 20th March 1945 when U-968 launched a torpedo attack on the Arctic Convoy JW-65.

William Magill

Stoker 1st Class | D/KX 91892

Stoker 1st Class William Magill of Belfast, Co. Antrim died on 20th March 1945 when U-968 attacked the Arctic Convoy JW-65 sinking the Sloop HMS Lapwing.