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World War 2 Two II WW2 WWII 1939 1945

12th August 1942

On this day:





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Remembering those who died this day.

  • Alsop Christopher T. A.B (d.12 Aug 1942)
  • Alsop Christopher T. . A.B. (d.12th Aug 1942)
  • Armstrong Kenneth. Ord. Sea. (d.12 Aug 1942)
  • Armstrong Kenneth . Ord.Sea. (d.12th Aug 1942)
  • Bergen J. .
  • Betts Charles George. A/Ldg.Tel. (d.12 Aug 1942)
  • Bott . (d.12th Aug 1942)
  • Box John T. Able.Sea. (d.12th Aug 1942)
  • Box John T. . A.B. (d.12th Aug 1942)
  • Boyce Gordon C.. Ord.Tel. (d.12th Aug 1942)
  • Boyce Gordon C. . Ord.Tel. (d.12th Aug 1942)
  • Brawn Cecil G. PO. (d.12th Aug 1942)
  • Brawn Cecil G. . P.O. (d.12th Aug 1942)
  • Bray Eric N.. Able.Sea. (d.12th Aug 1942)
  • Bray Eric N. . A.B. (d.12th Aug 1942)
  • Bray Leonard Charles. Sgt. (d.12th Aug 1942)
  • Bull Johnny. RDF Op. (d.12th Aug 1942)
  • Bull Johnny . RDF Op.
  • Burns Edgar. Able.Sea. (d.12th Aug 1942)
  • Carrington J. B.. Midshipman (d.26th Feb 1942)
  • Caskey Robin William. Flt.Sgt. (d.12th Aug 1942)
  • Castle William E.. Able Sea. (d.12th Aug 1942)
  • Cleary T. .
  • Coleman Herbert E. A.B (d.12th Aug 1942)
  • Coleman Herbert E. A.B (d.12th Aug 1942)
  • Comben Stephen Charles. Ldg Stoker (d.12th Aug 1942)
  • Conn Frederick W.J. . Musician (d.12th Aug 1942)
  • Coote Eric H. . A.B. (d.12th Aug 1942)
  • Coxton Kenneth N. . Tel. (d.12th Aug 1942)
  • Culver Eric R. . A.B. (d.12th Aug 1942)
  • Durnford Laurence George. Marine (d.12th Aug 1942)
  • Ebbage Herbert S. Ldg. (d.12th Aug 1942)
  • Ebbage Herbert S. . Ldg.Sea. (d.12th Aug 1942)
  • Ewing Andy . RDF Op.
  • Fox Ernest. Able Seaman. (d.12th Aug 1942)
  • Fox Ernest. A.B (d.12th Aug 1942)
  • Gifford .
  • Grose Henry. Ord. Sea. (R.D.F) (d.12th Aug 1942)
  • Harris Ron .
  • Hoare James . A.B. (d.12th Aug 1942)
  • Howman Robert .
  • Irvine. N. C. . Lieut (d.26th May 1944 )
  • Irving Norman. AB. (d.12th August 1942)
  • Isaac Douglas John. Able Sea. (d.12th Aug 1942)
  • Isaacs Douglas J. . A.B. (d.12th Aug 1942)
  • James Gordon P. . Sto. (d.12th Aug 1942)
  • Johnson H. G.. Naval Airman (d.29th Sep 1941)
  • Johnstone Cecil F. . Ord.Sea. (d.12th Aug 1942)
  • King .
  • Lamb F. B.. Ldg Stoker (d.12th Aug 1942)
  • Martyr Alfred Arthur. WTel. (d.12th Aug 1942)
  • Martyr. Alfred A . Warrant Electrician (d.12th Aug 1942)
  • McGee .
  • McInnes James F. . Ord.Sea. (d.12th Aug 1942)
  • Milne .
  • Morgan F. S. . E.R.A.1 (d.2nd April 1945)
  • Palmer Glynn . RDF Op.
  • Perry Alfred J. P.O. (d.12th Aug 1942)
  • Phillips Arthur V. . Musician (d.12th Aug 1942)
  • Phillips Jack A. . Musician (d.12th Aug 1942)
  • Powell H .
  • Powell Richard . Band Corporal (d.12th Aug 1942)
  • Ray William D. G. . Musician (d.12th Aug 1942)
  • Reeves Arthur W. . A.B. (d.12th Aug 1942)
  • Reeves Arthur William. Able Sea. (d.12th Aug 1942)
  • Ridout Albert E. . Bandmaster (d.12th Aug 1942)
  • Roberts Henry G. . A.B. (d.12th Aug 1942)
  • Robinson George W. A. . Ldg.Tel. (d.12th Aug 1942 )
  • Rogers A. P.. A.B. (d.11th Mar 1942)
  • Shepherd G..
  • Smart E. . L/Wtr.
  • Smith J.. A.B.
  • Underwood Jimmy . Cook.
  • Waller H A . (d.12th Aug 1942)
  • White Norman .
  • Wiley Edmond . A/Ldg Sea. (d.12th Aug 1942)
  • Wilkinson Cyril . Ord.Sea.(R.D.F.) (d.12th Aug 1942)
  • Wilson John M. . A.B. (d.12th Aug 1942)
  • Wood .

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Want to know more about the 12th of August 1942?


There are:15 items tagged 12th of August 1942 available in our Library

  These include information on officers, regimental histories, letters, diary entries, personal accounts and information about actions during the Second World War.




Stories from 12th August 1942





Able Seaman. Ernest Fox. Royal Navy, HMS Nigeria. (d.12th Aug 1942)

My grandad, Ernest Fox, died before my Dad was born so he never got to see what he looked like or meet him, we had a pic sent to us with a memorial plaque with his name on from some memorial but it doesnt say where the memorial is. Does anyone have a picture of him?

His uncle Frank Fox was a petty officer but not we are sure which ship he served on.

Editors Note: Ernest's name is on the Chatham Naval Memorial which overlooks the town of Chatham in Kent.

Lisa Thomas



Sgt. Leonard Charles Bray. RAF VR, 57 Squadron. (d.12th Aug 1942)

My uncle, Charles Bray, died before I was born. His name is on the memorial at Runnymede. I should like to know what type of aircraft he flew, where he was stationed and the circumstances in which he died. I know that his plane was shot down into the sea off the coast of France, but that is all.

Rho Jacques



Flt.Sgt. Robin William Caskey. Royal Air Force, 106 Squadron. (d.12th Aug 1942)

Robin Caskey was a childhood friend of my late mother and I was named after him. I was disappointed his name was not mentioned at a recent High School Reunion at the school he once attended. I want to gather some information to send to Hastings High School together with a photo that I have of Robin in his RAF uniform. All I know is that he came from New Zealand and joined 106 squadron. Any information will be gratefully received.

Robin Greenfield



P.O. Alfred J Perry. Royal Navy, HMS Nigeria . (d.12th Aug 1942)

My Grandfather, Petty Officer Alfred J Perry, served on the HMS Nigeria during 'Operation Pedestal'. He was killed on the 12th August 1942 after the Nigeria had been torpedoed by the Axum. My Mum was 2 years old and never met her Father, she only had a couple of photographs.

This site has been a trove of information, I look forward to reading more stories as they are added.

James Edwards



Ord. Sea. (R.D.F) Henry Grose. Royal Navy, HMS Nigeria. (d.12th Aug 1942)

Henry Grose served on HMS Nigeria. He died in August 1942.




WTel. Alfred Arthur Martyr. Royal Navy, HMS Nigeria. (d.12th Aug 1942)

Alfred Martyr was killed in action on 12/08/1942 whilst serving on HMS Nigeria. I presumed then buried at sea. I see that the date is that of the attacks on the Convoy to relieve Malta, Operation Pedestal. The records show that the Nigeria was badly damaged in the attack.

Should anyone have further information on the incidents on that day or indeed any details regarding Alfred I would be very interested.

Hugh Martyr



Able Sea. Arthur William Reeves. Royal Navy, HMS Nigeria. (d.12th Aug 1942)

Arthur Reeves served in HMS Nigeria. It is recorded in the Commonwealth War Graves that he was the son of Charles David and Elizabeth Rose Reeves. He was my 2nd Cousin 1x removed.











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