George. Ernest. Mason

[steviebyday]

George Ernest Mason b Birkenhead 1911, was in the merchant navy,and worked as a cook aboard the M V Reina Del Pacifico,
died the 4/4/1944, according to the C W G C, he's buried in bebington cemetery, i know this vessel became a troop ship,
but i cannot find if it was involved in any kind action around this time.

[Bertieone]

His death was registered in Birkenhead which suggests that's where he died, so action from previous years perhaps caught up with him?

MASON, GEORGE ERNEST
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GRO Reference: 1944 J Quarter in BIRKENHEAD Volume 08A Page 567

https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903 ... at=1026599

[AndyJ]

According to this history of the MV Reina del Pacifico she was undamaged throughout WW2, despite some near misses.

[steviebyday]

thanks for your help Bertieone /andy, strange him being in a war grave, even has his occupation as labourer.

[Bertieone]

I still think it will either be an injury or illness received whist abroad the ship, the death cert may throw more light on it. There's a notification in the Echo,(can't open) but I don't suppose that would enlighten us more.

[retiringtype]

The Echo notice says that he died at 27 Leighton Road, Tranmere; and had served 14 years with PSN Co.