HMS India - Survivors of the torpedo attack
Men rescued by SS Gotaland and allowed to return to UK
Akerman, Andrew Simon Read (1894-). Temp Warrant telegraphist R.N.R.
Atkins, John. Greaser
Baker, Arthur W. Signalman R.N Chatham 235983
Bentley, William L. Baker’s Mate
Binney, Charles (1888-). Able Seaman R.N ChathamSS2214
Brown, George A (1883-). Able Seaman R.N Chatham 208652
Bruce, Alex. Leading Fireman
Carpenter, Henry. Able Seaman R.N Chatham 207208
Churcher, Algernon A (1891-). Steward/ordinary seaman
Clarke, John. Fireman
Cooper, George. Leading Fireman
Cruikshank, Robert Dick. Prob. Midshipman
Daly, William. Fireman
Davies, W.T. Trimmer
Dockree, Walter (1871-1951). M.A.A (Pens) R.N Chatham 350132
Dunt, William C. Able Seaman R.N Chatham 182308.
Eade, Alfred Freding (1871-). M.A.A (Pens) RN Chatham 139520
Evans, Clarence T (1896-). Private R.M.L.I Chatham 19126
Farley, Ed J. Jun Res. Attdt. M9910
Fielding, George H. Chief Writer
Flynn, Timothy. Fireman
Franklin, James T. Greaser
Frost, Alfred C. Trimmer
Furniss, Charles M. Able Seaman R.N Chatham 162226
Fury, Alfred E. Greaser
German, George. Steward
Gilchrist, Alan A. Able Seaman R.N Chatham SS2893
Gill, Alfred T. Trimmer
Gomes, Francis (1900-). Pantryman
Goodman, John J. Fireman
Gowers, Reginald Charles (1897-). Private R.M.L.I Chatham 19151
Gross, Charles
Groundwater, Richard G (1879-) Lieutenant
Guiness, Francis. Fireman
Henay, David. Fireman
Hennessey, Dan. Trimmer
Hole, Sidney P (1890-). Able Seaman R.N Chatham 236285
Hood, Fred J. Hydraulic Winchman
Howlett, Thomas. Able Seaman R.N Chatham 172508
Hyde, Thomas H. Greaser
Irwin, William. Able Seaman R.N Chatham 191440
Jackson, William G. Chief Cook
Johnson, Gerald S (1891-). Lieutenant Engineer
Johnson, Henry F. Storekeeper
Johnston, James T. Proby surgeon
Malarn, William. Fireman
MacDiarmid, John Malcolm. Asst. Engineer
Marchington, Edward. Trimmer
McCreary, Ernest James (1897-). Private R.M.L.I Chatham 19222
McKay, John. Engineer officer
McKeag, Ernest L. (1896-). Temp midshipman
McKee, John. Fireman
Moore, Charles. Trimmer
Moore, David. Private Officer 1st class R.N Chatham 134222
Moss, George V (1888-). Able Seaman 228500
Nahar, John (1891-). Steward
Norton, Frank H. Fireman
O’Connor, Nicholas. Private R.M.L.I Chatham 19107
Peters, Arthur W. Steward
Pipkin, Ernest. Ass. Storekeeper
Revell, John L (1893-). Temp warrant telegraphist
Robertson, Albert H. Trimmer
Skelton, Arthur J (1890-). Engine room Artificer R.N.R 1741
Smart, William (1888-). Ordinary Seaman R.N.V.R Z/11493
Smith, Thomas H. Private R.M.L.I Chatham 16368
Thompson, Charles Stephen. Private R.M.L.I Chatham 19243
Tindling, John (1893-1968). Fireman 698143
Tothill, John H (1888-). Stoker 1st class R.N Devonport 102744
Travis, William (1891-). Able Seaman R.N Chatham 201860
Turner, Louis Cecil (1891-). Arm. Crew R.N Chatham M8470
Walker, Charles P. Bugler R.M.L.I Chatham 18305
Walker, H.J. Leading Seaman R.N Chatham 177263
Wallis, Charles E. Able Seaman R.N Chatham 180600
Ward, Arthur. Butcher
Watkins, William H. Greaser
White, Arthur. Trimmer
White, Charles. Able Seaman R.N Chatham 181578
Williams, Thomas (1896-). Private R.N Chatham 18239
Wilson, Charles R. Steward
Worrow, Thomas. Fireman
Wyatt, William H. Able Seaman R.N Chatham 184268
Survivors who were interned at Jørstadmoen
Allen, Henry John (1891-1963). Cook’s Mate RN Chatham M2749. Rescued by HMS India boats. Mentioned in 1917 official camp list.
Alltree, Ernest Woodburne (1888-1918). Acting Sub-Lieutenant. Rescued by HMS India boats. Officer so lived out of camp. Married local woman, Hedvig. Daughter born 1917. Died before war ended of Spanish flu.
Anderson, Carl. Plumber. Rescued by HMS India boats. May have had a Norwegian father. Mentioned in 1917 official camp list.
Anderson, John Roland (1891-1961). Carpenter’s Crew RNVR Tyne 6/137. Granted leave in December 1917 to marry fiancé and then returned to camp for the rest of the war. Rescued by HMS India boats. Mentioned in 1917 official camp list.
Arkell, Albert James William (1878-1952). Able Seaman R.N Chatham 178423. Rescued by HMS India boats. Mentioned in 1917 official camp list.
Attwood, John Shirley (1892-). Able Seaman R.N.V.R London 1/2680. Rescued by trawler Saxon. Mentioned in 1917 official camp list.
Baile, Bernard C (1890-). Painter. Rescued by HMS India boats. Mentioned in 1917 official camp list – Invalided home 27th June 1916.
Bale, Claude John (1890-1915). Tempy Sub-Lieutenant. Rescued by trawler Saxon. Died in Norway in December 1915.
Barber, George. Trimmer ?1024562. Rescued by trawler Saxon. Mentioned in 1917 official camp list.
Basketfield, John William (1879-1958). Able Seaman/Private R.N Chatham 192224. Rescued by HMS India boats. Considered medically unfit for service and invalided home 21st September 1916. Discharged from Royal Navy December 1916.
Beynon, Walter James (1880-). Leading Seaman C.G Portsmouth 201889. Rescued by HMS India boats. Mentioned in 1917 official camp list. Died in November 1918 of Spanish flu.
Biggs, John Henry. Acting Lieutenant. Rescued by trawler Saxon. Officer so lived out of camp.
Bolton, Norman Harcourt (1895-1941). Private R.M.L.I Chatham 19119. Rescued by trawler Saxon. Mentioned in 1917 official camp list. Married Norwegian woman, Nora, in October 1918. Had one son.
Bryant, Edward William. Steward 1013238. Rescued by trawler Saxon. Mentioned in 1917 official camp list.
Byrne, Charles James. Chief Gunner. Rescued by trawler Saxon. Officer so lived out of camp.
Buck, Alfred Lewis (1883-). Able Seaman R.N Chatham 209482. Rescued by HMS India boats. Mentioned in 1917official camp list.
Carnes, John Henry (1877-). Able Seaman R.N Chatham 166541. Rescued by trawler Saxon. Mentioned in 1917 official camp list.
Chircop, Lawrence. Captain’s valet. Rescued by trawler Saxon. Invalided home 21st September 1916.
Clark, William James (1891-). Fireman. Rescued by trawler Saxon. Invalided home 27th June 1916.
Clarke, Richard Arnold (1893-1978). Engine Room Artificer R.N.V.R Clyde Z/16. Rescued by trawler Saxon. Mentioned in 1917 official camp list.
Clinton, Charles (1891-). Shipwright R.N.V.R Clyde 4/1700. Rescued by HMS India boats. Escaped from camp 19th May 1916, never returned.
Cole, Thomas William. Trimmer. Rescued by HMS India boats. Mentioned in 1917 official camp list.
Connor, James (1894-). Trimmer 557/ST. Rescued by trawler Saxon. Not mentioned in 1917 official camp list. Invalided home 13th August 1916.
Coomes, George Alexander (1886-). Able Seaman R.N.V.R London Z/860. Rescued by HMS India boats. Mentioned in 1917 official camp list.
Cox, Charles Philip (1879-). Able Seaman R.N Chatham 184801. Rescued by HMS India boats. Mentioned in 1917 official camp list.
Davies, Hugh (1887-). Able Seaman R.N.V.R Bristol Z/251. Rescued by trawler Saxon. Mentioned in 1917 official camp list.
Dunn, Richard. Storekeeper. Rescued by trawler Saxon. Mentioned in 1917 official camp list.
Fisher, James Tambling (1885-). Stoker 1st class R.N Devonport 101059. Rescued by trawler Saxon. Mentioned in 1917 official camp list.
Gardiner, William (1892-). Blacksmith’s mate R.N.V.R Clyde Z/1765. Rescued by HMS India boats. Mentioned in 1917 official camp list.
Gillon, William (1892-). Engine Room Artificer 2nd class R.N.V.R Clyde 1/1765. Rescued by trawler Saxon. Mentioned in 1917 official camp list.
Glibbery, Arthur (1890-). Fireman. Rescued by trawler Saxon. Mentioned in 1917 official camp list. Discharged 1918.
Green, Arthur William. Cooper. Rescued by HMS India boats. Mentioned in 1917 official camp list.
Grigson, John William Boldero (1893-). Able Seaman R.N.V.R London 9/2866. Rescued by HMS India boats. Escaped to Britain, 19th May 1916. Transferred to Royal Naval Air Service and served the rest of the war with them.
Hackett, William (1877-). Able Seaman R.N Chatham 173676. Rescued by trawler Saxon. Mentioned in 1917 official camp list.
Haddow, Frederick. Trimmer. Rescued by trawler Saxon. Mentioned in 1917 official camp list. Imprisoned for some time in Kongsberg and Kongsvinger.
Hammond, Will. Donkeyman. Rescued by HMS India boats. Mentioned in 1917 official camp list.
Handover, Alfred Ernest (1879-). Able Seaman R.N Chatham 184538. Rescued by HMS India boats. Mentioned in 1917 official camp list.
Harrison, Herbert (1877-). Able Seaman R.N Chatham 174177. Rescued by HMS India boats. Mentioned in 1917 official camp list.
Hawes, Sidney. Fireman. Rescued by trawler Saxon. Mentioned in 1917 official camp list.
Hill, Henry George (1895-). Able Seaman R.N.V.R Bristol 2/130. Rescued by trawler Saxon. Mentioned in 1917 official camp list.
Hines, Fred. P.O 1st class R.N Chatham 190730. Rescued by trawler Saxon. Mentioned in 1917 official camp list. Requests for Lillehammer excursions had to be submitted to him.
Hopkins, Albert North (1877-). Private R.N Chatham 9865. Rescued by HMS India boats. Hospitalized in Narvik for shock. Wife submitted a claim for being falsely informed her husband was missing....£4-7-5. Mentioned in 1917 official camp list. Imprisoned for three days for disorder and intoxication. Wrote letters to Admiralty complaining about the conditions of the camp. Invalided home 9th February 1918.
James, William (1878-). Carpenter’s crew R.N 345686. Rescued by HMS India boats. Mentioned in 1917 official camp list.
Jeffrey, Charles Hastings. Cook M10848. Rescued by HMS India boats. Mentioned in 1917 official camp list.
Jenkins, Harold Rhys (1898-1948). Tempy. Mid. Rescued by HMS India boats. Officer so lived out of camp. Married a doctor in Norway?
Johnstone, Andrew (1891-1968). Carpenter’s crew R.N.V.R Clyde Z/496. Rescued by HMS India boats. Mentioned in 1917 official camp list.
Jolley, Albert Edward. Trimmer. Rescued by trawler Saxon. Mentioned in 1917 official camp list.
Jones, Albert (1891-) Shipwright R.N.V.R Mersey 7/75. Rescued by HMS India boats. Mentioned in 1917 official camp list.
Jones, William G.A (1879-). Able Seaman R.N Chatham 178144. Rescued by trawler Saxon. Mentioned in 1917 official camp list.
Keats, William Thomas (1884-). Able Seaman R.N Chatham 210396. Rescued by HMS India boats. Mentioned in 1917 official camp list. Daughter born early in internment named India Bodo. Hospitalized in Bodo after torpedo attack and joined others in Jørstadmoen later.
Kennedy, William G.A. Commander. Rescued by trawler Saxon. Officer so lived out of camp. Married Norwegian Theodora Lundh in 1916. Had son in 1917.
Laggan, Constantine (1884-). Ordinary Seaman R.N.V.R Clyde Z/191. Rescued by HMS India boats. Mentioned in 1917 official camp list.
Lamb, William (1892-1941). Steward. Rescued by trawler Saxon. Mentioned in 1917 official camp list. Married Norwegian woman Anna. Stayed in Norway until 1919 working for embassy.
Lawrence, Robert T. Baker. Rescued by trawler Saxon. Mentioned in 1917 official camp list.
Lawson, Frank W. Tempy surgeon. Rescued by trawler Saxon. Officer so lived out of camp. Repatriated January 1916.
Magill, Joseph Vincent Mahood (1897-). Boy 1st class R.N J.34313. Rescued by trawler Saxon. Mentioned in 1917 official camp list.
Maynard, Robert Charles (1892-). Seaman R.N.R 5690A. Rescued by HMS India boats. Mentioned in 1917 official camp list.
McBain, Alex (1893-). Stoker. Rescued by trawler Saxon. Mentioned in 1917 official camp list.
McCan, James. Stoker. Rescued by trawler Saxon. Mentioned in 1917 official camp list.
McKinnon, John. Stoker. Rescued by trawler Saxon. Repatriated due to bad eyesight. Invalided home 21st September 1916.
McKeever, Edward. Stoker. Rescued by trawler Saxon. Mentioned in 1917 official camp list.
Miller, Edwin. Fireman. Rescued by trawler Saxon. Mentioned in 1917 official camp list. Said to be engaged to Norwegian woman Emma.
Milligan, Matthew (1895-). Ordinary Seaman R.N Chatham. J.41004. Rescued by trawler Saxon. Mentioned in 1917 official camp list.
Mortimer, William Robert (1873-). Able Seaman R.N Chatham 187489. Rescued by HMS India boats. Mentioned in 1917 official camp list.
Musselwhite, Harold (1893-). Acting sub-Lieutenant. Rescued by trawler Saxon. Officer so lived out of camp. Repatriated in 1918.
Nelson, Charles William. Senior Engineer/Chief of Staff. Rescued by trawler Saxon. Officer so lived out of camp.
Oakley, William H. Trimmer. Mentioned in 1917 official camp list.
Parsons, Reginald Antliffe (1892-). Seaman/Private R.N.R 7745A. Rescued by HMS India boats. Mentioned in 1917 official camp list. Maybe artist who painted the five sketches of the torpedo attack.
Patmore, Francis William (1883-). Assistant Engineer. Rescued by HMS India boats. Officer so lived out of camp. Mentioned in 1917 official camp list.
Penton, Edward Isaac (1874-). Leading Seaman C.G Portsmouth 152245. Rescued by HMS India boats. Mentioned in 1917 official camp list.
Perkins, John William (1888-). Shipwright. Rescued by HMS India boats. Not mentioned in 1917 official camp list. Invalided home 13th August 1916.
Perry, Samuel J. Steward. Rescued by trawler Saxon. Mentioned in 1917 official camp list.
Philip, Jack/John (1892-). Private/corporal R.M.L.I Chatham 16956. Rescued by HMS India boats. Mentioned in 1917 official camp list. Said to be engaged to Norwegian woman Asta. March 1917 involved in fracas with guard after returning to camp drunk. Imprisoned.
Pidduck, Bernard Fitness (1893-). Seaman R.N.R 6629A. Rescued by HMS India boats. Mentioned in 1917 official camp list.
Pike, Frederick (18881-). Corporal R.M.L.I Chatham 11417. Rescued by trawler Saxon. Mentioned in 1917 official camp list. Hospitalized in Narvik.
Price, William. Fireman. Rescued by HMS India boats. Mentioned in 1917 official camp list. Imprisoned for 3 days for disorder and intoxication.
Quinton, R (1896-). Pro 2nd cook’s mate R.N Chatham M10850. Rescued by HMS India boats. Invalided home 27th July 1916.
Rex, Cyril (1896-). Private R.M.L.I 19118. Rescued by trawler Saxon. Mentioned in 1917 official camp list.
Riley, Henry. Stoker. Rescued by trawler Saxon. Mentioned in 1917 official camp list.
Ripley, Herbert Charles (1876-). Colour Sargeant R.M.L.I Chatham 7437. Rescued by trawler Saxon. Hospitalized in Narvik with dislocated shoulder and shock. Invalided home 1st June 1916.
Rodrigues, Mariano. Steward. Rescued by trawler Saxon. Not mentioned in 1917 official camp list. Invalided home 1st July 1916. Portuguese subject. Personal steward to Paymaster Owen-Jones.
Ross, Charles. Steward. Rescued by trawler Saxon. Mentioned in 1917 official camp list.
Clunies-Ross, Ronald (1897-1935). Proby mid. Rescued by trawler Saxon. Officer so lived out of camp. Known as the Coconut Prince. Married Norwegian woman Klara.
Sampson, Frederick Ernest (1877-). Able Seaman 171702. Rescued by trawler Saxon. Mentioned in 1917 official camp list.
Sanders, Thomas Joseph (1856-). Ch. Arms (Pens)145068. Rescued by HMS India boats. Invalided home 13th August 1916.
Simmonds, Charles (1895-) 2nd cook’s mate R.N Chatham M10756. Rescued by HMS India boats. Mentioned in 1917 official camp list.
Smith, Henry. Fireman. Rescued by trawler Saxon. Mentioned in 1917 official camp list.
Spiteri, Felice (1890?). Fireman. Rescued by trawler Saxon. Mentioned in 1917 official camp list.
Stock, Sidney George (1881-). Able Seaman R.N Chatham 191684. Rescued by HMS India boats. Mentioned in 1917 official camp list.
Stone, Francis John (1886-). Ship’s cook R.N Chatham 347740. Rescued by HMS India boats. Mentioned in 1917 official camp list.
Summerfield, Samuel Edward (1875-1920). Able Seaman R.N Chatham 347740. Rescued by trawler Saxon. Mentioned in 1917 official camp list.
Tanner, Arthur Charles (1882-). P.O 1st class R.N Portsmouth 201416. Rescued by trawler Saxon. Mentioned in 1917 official camp list.
Taylor, Elvy (1884-). Able Seaman R.N Chatham 210140. Rescued by HMS India boats. Mentioned in 1917 official camp list.
Temple, Charles Albert (1888-). Fireman. Rescued by HMS India boats. Mentioned in 1917 official camp list. In Dombas gaol for a period.
Tilley, William M (1894-1976). Fireman. Rescued by trawler Saxon. Mentioned in 1917 official camp list. Married Norwegian woman Agnethe and had 6 children.
Tims, Frederick William (1884-1934). Engineer. Rescued by trawler Saxon. Officer so lived out of camp
Trinder, David Francis (1896-). Private R.M.L.I Chatham 18228. Mentioned in 1917 official camp list.
Wadham, Albert Ernest (1876-1944). Shipwright 1st class R.N Chatham M11129. Rescued by HMS India boats. Mentioned in 1917 official camp list.
Ward, George (1884-1943). Able Seaman R.N Chatham 213827. Rescued by HMS India boats. Mentioned in 1917 official camp list.
Ward, William James (1868-). P.O 1st Class R.N Chatham 125843. Rescued by trawler Saxon. Not mentioned in 1917 official camp list. Invalided home 1st June 1916.
Ware, Albert Charles (1876-). Leading Seaman R.N Chatham 170330. Rescued by trawler Saxon. Mentioned in 1917 official camp list. Made official complaints about food rations.
Wells, John Thomas (1879-1917). Able Seaman R.N Chatham 187303. Rescued by trawler Saxon. Mentioned in 1917 official camp list. Died in Prestestæter Asylum after ‘going mad’ in camp. Four of his shipmates were allowed to attend the funeral with an accompanying guard.
White, Charles Henry (1882-). Leading Seaman C.G Portsmouth 197760. Rescued by HMS India boats. Mentioned in 1917 official camp list.
Wood, George Arthur (1889-). Junior R.A M. 9723. Rescued by trawler Saxon. Repatriated January 1916.
Wooliford, Cyril Horatio (1895-1976). Ordinary Signalman R.N Chatham J. 11615. Rescued by HMS India boats. Mentioned in 1917 official camp list.
Wright, J.T. Able Seaman R.N Chatham 167868. Rescued by HMS India boats. Mentioned in 1917 official camp list. Invalided home 9th February 1918.
Zwink, Henry George Otto. Able Seaman R.N Chatham SS2209. Rescued by trawler Saxon. Mentioned in 1917 official camp list.