H.M.S. Gloucester went down on 22nd May 1941 after a Luftwaffe attack in the Mediterranean causing great loss of life including Ulster-born crew members.
Robert McSpadden
Boy 1st Class | D/JX 162883
Boy 1st Class Robert McSpadden of Newcastle, Co. Down died on 22nd May 1941 when the Luftwaffe bombed the cruiser HMS Gloucester during the Battle of Crete.
Thomas Irwin
Leading Seaman | D/JX 142449
Leading Seaman Thomas Irwin of Limavady, Co. Londonderry died on 22nd May 1941 when the Luftwaffe bombed cruiser HMS Gloucester during the Battle of Crete.
Walter James McClure
Petty Officer Cook | D/MX 49447
Petty Officer Cook Walter James McClure of Dunluce, Co. Antrim died on 22nd May 1941 when the Luftwaffe bombed HMS Gloucester during the Battle of Crete.
William James Young
Able Seaman | D/SSX 24859
Able Seaman William James Young of Belfast died in the Mediterranean on 22nd May 1941 when the Luftwaffe bombed HMS Gloucester during the Battle of Crete.
William Reginald Jones Casson
Able Seaman | D/JX 141483
Able Seaman William Reginald Jones Casson of Newry, Co. Down died on 22nd May 1941 when the Luftwaffe bombed HMS Gloucester during the Battle of Crete.