Telegraphist Eric Farmer, P/SSX 28764
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- Unit - Royal Navy - HMS Cossack
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- Date of Birth -
- Died - 23/10/1941
- Age - 20
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ContributeSource: Leicestershire War Memorials Project. Photograph kindly supplied by family member, Mr G Farmer
Eric was the son of Alfred and Sarah Ann Farmer, of Thornton, Leicestershire
Coalville Times article - Friday May 24th, 1940
Former Coalville Schoolboy's Capture
A former Coalville Broom Leys schoolboy, Eric Farmer, of Main Street, Thornton, who is not yet 19, is home on leave from H.M.S. Cossack, after taking part in the Altmark affair and the battle of Narvik.
He is a telegraphist on this "little ship with a big reputation" and his most treasured possession is a huge red and white flag bearing in the centre a black swastika. It was taken from one of the German merchant ships.
Research undertaken and submitted by Andy Murby 27/1/2018.
Images of Eric Farmer and HMS Cossack provided by D Hawes 12/04/23.
- Conflict - World War II
- Burial Place - Portsmouth Naval Memorial, Panel 52, Column 3
