Hockley, J (James)

Able Seaman James Hockley was the son of Alfred and Mary Anne Hockley, of Waltham Abbey, Essex.

James died from paralytic ileus,[1] caused by appendicitis with perforation[2] while escorting Convoy HX275.

His ship H.M.S. Sunflower[3] was on convoy duty throughout the war. Only a few months before on the 17^th of October 1943 it sank U-Boat U631[4] with depth charges.

Presently there is no further information.

Date of Death: 10/01/1944 (Aged 19)

Service: Able Seaman, Royal Navy, H.M.S. Sunflower

Service Number: C/JX 396201

Burial Location: Londonderry (or Derry), City Cemetery, C. of E. Plot. Sec. F. Grave 39

[1] Paralytic ileus is a blockage of the intestine.

[2] Appendicitis with perforation is usually caused by untreated appendicitis. Appendicitis is a painful swelling of the appendix.

[3] HMS Sunflower was a Corvette of the Flower class. It survived the war and was scrapped in 1947.

[4] U-Boat U631 was launched during May 1942, when sunk 54 men lost their lives, there were no survivors.