John Vincent Andrew Carey

Petty Officer Stoker

Australian War Memorial records:

Carey, John Vincent Andrew 
Number:  PO1499 (or possibly PM1499)
Rank: Petty Officer Stoker [PO] 
Unit: HMAS Vampire 
Service: RAN 
Conflict: 1939-1945 
Date of Death: 09/04/1942 
Place of Death:  Near Ceylon, on board HMAS Vampire when sunk
Cause of Death:  Severe burns obtained while in engine room during bombing, he died later on raft/float
Memorial Panel: 9 
Cemetery or Memorial Details: 
Next Of Kin:  Alan Andrew Carey (Son)
Source: AWM146 Roll of Honour cards, 1939-1945 War, Royal Australian Navy 

John Carey's son, Alan (my father-in-law) is trying to piece together what he can about his father's life and career. Any information you could provide to help us in this would be appreciated.
What I am especially interested in is websites or resources I could use for researching this type of information.

Regards,
Nigel Suckling

Please contact Andy (webmaster) with any information.

Andy Wade (Webmaster)

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