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Canadian Virtual War Memorial

James Hay

In memory of:

Boatswain James Hay

February 28, 1944
North Atlantic

Military Service


Age:

46

Force:

Merchant Navy

Unit:

Canadian Merchant Navy

Division:

SS Kitsilano Park (Montréal, Québec) (175354)

Additional Information


Born:

January 1, 1898
Alberta

He died accidentally when he was caught in heavy seas while trying to open a hatch. His body was submerged in the open sea.

Commemorated on Page 153 of the Merchant Navy Book of Remembrance. Request a copy of this page. Download high resolution copy of this page.

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