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Originally Posted by Col Bruggy
Hello,
I have some doubts about 936370 LAC Philip CASHMORE RAFVR being aboard No.271 Sqn Harrow K7011. I think it is more likely he was aboard the S.S. "Strathallan" which was torpedoed by U-562 on 21 December,1942.
Possibly, the CWGC has mistakenly entered "271 Squadron RAF", in lieu of, "No.2771 Sqn RAF Regiment.
Needs more research.
Col.
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It is unlikely that he was lost aboard STRATHALLAN as his name is not on the list about personnel reported dead or missing that was compiled by the CO of Troops after the sinking. 16 people were lost, including 5 RAF personnel and their names can be found here:
https://uboat.net/allies/merchants/crews/ship2528.html