World War IIGøte Gustavson
Gøte Gustavson was on MS Herstein which was attacked by japanese aircraft in Rabaul, New Britan. The crew was captured and sent aboard the SS Montevideo Maru. Died july 1, 1942 when the Japanese ship was sunk in the Pacific Ocean on the way to Japan. None of the 1054 prisoners on board were rescued.
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Born
27.04.1922
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Death / Wrecked
01.07.1942
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Nationality
Sweden
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Residency
Falkenberg
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Last Ship
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Position
Ordinary Seaman