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William Anthony Cavanagh

Surgeon Lieutenant

 

My uncle Dr. William Cavanagh went down with Repulse. Is there anyone who still remembers him or knew him on the ship? He was last reported tending to the injured. I would be very grateful for any information. 

Vincent Cavanagh

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Andy Wade (Webmaster)

Information provided by
Vincent Cavanagh

Commonwealth War Graves Commission record:

In Memory of
WILLIAM ANTHONY CAVANAGH 
Surgeon Lieutenant
H.M.S. Repulse., Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve
who died on
Wednesday 10 December 1941 . 
Additional Information: L.R.C.S., L.R.C.P. 
Cemetery: PLYMOUTH NAVAL MEMORIAL Devon, United Kingdom 
Grave or Reference Panel Number: Panel 61, Column 3.