Bertram Charles Bashford

Rank: Able Seaman

Regiment: Royal Navy Volunteer Reserves

Ship: HMS Emperor of India, HMS Lysander & SS Galway Castle

Parents: Mr Bertram & Mrs Emily Jane Bashford

Brother: Reg Bashford

Address: 35 Horntye Road, St Leonards

Other Info:  Saw much service in the North Sea, and was shipwrecked three times. Died in hospital in Durban, South Africa. According to CWGC, Bertram died aged 26 on 3rd February 1918.He is remembered at Durban (Stellawood) Cemetery, grave reference F.90.

Published: December 1914, July 1915 & February 1918

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