Roll of Honour: Person Info
Personal Details
| Service No: | P/MX 53659 |
| Rank: | Petty Officer Cook (S) |
| Last Name: | WILSON |
| First Name: | RICHARD ALLISON |
| Initials: | R A |
| Born: | Unknown |
Death Details
| Date of Death: | 1942-12-12 |
| Age at Death: | 25 |
| Cause of Death: | Killed in action, left Malta on 28 November 1942 for a patrol in the Gulf of Taranto. She carried out a reconnaissance of Taranto harbour for a Chariot human torpedo attack (Operation Principal). The submarine did not return from the operation and was reported overdue on 12 December. She probably struck an Italian mine on or about 4 December. |
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