H.M.S. Asturias came under attack from an Italian submarine off the coast of Sierra Leone on 3rd August 1943. The graves of 2 crew members are in Belfast.
Matthew Bronski
Fireman
Fireman Matthew Bronski served on HMS Asturias when he died on 3rd August 1943. The ship came under attack from an Italian submarine off the African coast.
Owen Herron
Fireman
Fireman Owen Herron served on HMS Asturias when he died on 3rd August 1943. The ship came under attack from an Italian submarine off the West African coast.