Henry William Henson
Attended Moor Lane and High Oakham School. He was employed by Mansfield Shoe Co.
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Son of Henry W and Emma Henson of 29 padley Hill, Mansfield.
Siblings: Elsie born 6/6/1914 and Ivy born 4/2/1917.
Henry had enlisted in 1937 when he was 18 years old. H.M. Submarine Umpire: she suffered engine issues whilst escorting a north bound convoy off the coast of Norfolk. While passing a south bound convoy she was hit by the armed trawler, "Peter Hendricks" and she sank in 18 metres of water. Out of a crew of 22, 16 escaped the submarine but due to the cold North Sea water only one survived the sinking.
Mansfield Chronicle Advertiser: 1/8/1941: Only son Killed, Mansfield Sailor Killed on Service.
Notification that their only son and youngest child of three. Telegraphist Henry W Henson has been killed on active service with the navy has been received by Mr & Mrs Henry Henson of 29 Padley Hill, Mansfield.
Educated at Moor Lane School and High Oakham School and he was employed by Mansfield Shoe Co before joining the Navy 4 years ago when he was 18.
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