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Slr. James Austin
Mercantile Marine SS Memphian
from:Dublin
(d.8th Oct 1917)
James Austin was the son of George and Bridget Austin, of Hogestown Road, Rush, County Dublin. The SS Memphian was on a voyage from Liverpool to New Orleans when it was sunk following an attack from the German submarine U-96. James was one of the 32 who lost their lives. He was 21 years old.
James is commemorated on Tower Hill Memorial, London.