Leslie George Peters
Service number
P/SSX 31642
Military unit
French ship Branlebas Royal Navy
Address
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Date of birth
10 Nov 1919
Date of death
14 Dec 1940 (21 years old)
Place of birth
Unknown
Employment, education or hobbies
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Family history
Son of Mrs Annie G Peters and brither of Harry, Elsie and Leonard Peters of 119, Colwick Road, Sneinton, Nottingham
Military history
PORTSMOUTH NAVAL MEMORIAL Panel 40 Column 3
Branlebas
A French Navy Torpedo Boat loyal to General de Gaulle’s Free French Force and manned by a mixed French & British crew and under the command of the British Navy.
Sank in heavy weather on 14.12.1940 whilst escorting a west bound convoy.
There were only three survivors from a complement of 92.
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