Basic Details
Surname
Hoy
Forenames
John Corry
Gender
Male
Information stated on memorial
Alternative forename
Corry
War
First World War (1914-1918)
Served or died
Died
Notes
John Curry Hoy was captain of the merchant ship SS Bray Head which was sunk by U-Boat U-44 in the North Atlantic on March 15, 1917. The crew, including Hoy, escaped in two boats but one, that commanded by the captain, was lost with all hands; the other was rescued.
Primary Service
As stated on memorial
Rank / Title (Primary - Stated)
Captain
Our References
Service (Primary - Our reference)
Merchant Navy
Unit (Primary - Our reference)
Mercantile Marine
Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference)
Captain
Death and Burial details
Country of death
at sea
Year of death
1917
Month of death
March
Day of death
15
Manner of death as stated
Lost at sea through enemy action
Manner of death reference
Killed in Action