Crew of HMS Prince of Wales

David Wilson Boyd

Royal Marine
Service No: PLY/X 3052


When I was younger my late-grandfather told me about his brother - Marine David Wilson Boyd. As far as I can remember his family had always believed him to have been killed (or missing in action) upon the sinking of HMS Prince of Wales. From this site I have discovered he was last seen in February 1942 and is then classed as MIA. After the war rumours began at home here in Belfast that David was actually alive and well but the family have never been able to prove. Would anyone know of David and if so, be able to tell me more about him? Regards, John Hancock
Contact Andy (webmaster) with any information. Andy Wade (Webmaster)
Information provided by John Hancock (Great Nephew).

Casualty Details
DAVID WILSON BOYD
Nationality: United Kingdom
Rank: Marine
Regiment/Service: Royal Marines
Unit Text: H.M.S. Prince of Wales.
Age: 21
Date of Death: 16/02/1942
Service No: PLY/X 3052
Additional information: Husband of Charlotte Boyd, of Belfast, Northern Ireland.
Casualty Type: Commonwealth War Dead
Grave/Memorial Reference: Panel 102. Column 3.
Memorial: PLYMOUTH NAVAL MEMORIAL

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