World War II Honoree
Killed in World War II
Rupert Richard Church
Branch of Service
U.S. Merchant Marine
Hometown
New York, New York
Honored By
Rupert William Church
Relationship
Son
SERVED ON THE SS FRANCIS ASBURY. SAILED FROM NEW YORK ON JANUARY 13, 1944 FOR LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND WHERE IT UNLOADED CARGO. IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE SHIP WAS DESTROYED BY A MINE AND SANK OFF THE COAST OF BELGIUM.