William John Draycott and HMS Gurkha

William John Draycott (05.08.1918 - 17.11.1980) was enlisted in the Royal Navy on 16th February 1937. He was part of the Malta Convoys, which ensured that supplies reached Malta. He was also a part of the Atlantic Convoys, which ensured that shipping got through from the Mediterranean and Gibraltar to Malta. During his escort duties, he escorted British troop ships from Liverpool, one of which carried Margaret's father. He served in HMS Gurkha as part of Malta Convoys. He was part of a battle against an Italian submarine, Adua, on 30th September 1941. This battle led to the sinking of the subm... Mehr ...