daggers Posted 28 July , 2009 Share Posted 28 July , 2009 Two engineer officers of a merchant vessel are commemorated on a church memorial. A local researcher found no trace in CWGC, or elsewhere until a newspaper 'In Memoriam' notice was traced, leading to a report of a collision between two British merchant ships, and some loss of life. My question is: are these two seafarers likely to be accepted by CWGC for formal commemoration, provided that suitable documentation is found? Daggers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Denham Posted 28 July , 2009 Share Posted 28 July , 2009 As civilians, Mercantile Marine men are not eligible for commemoration except under certain circumstances. Those circumstances are "where death was caused by the increased risks due to war conditions and if confirmed by the Registrar General of Shipping". The qualifying dates are 04.08.14 to 11.11.18. This is usually taken to be as a result of enemy action. Sinkings due to weather or accidents are not usually counted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daggers Posted 28 July , 2009 Author Share Posted 28 July , 2009 Terry Thank you for your usual clarity. I have passed on your words - regretted but understood. Daggers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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