Robert C Winfield

Able Seaman Robert Charles Winfield was the son of John Henry & Olive Priscilla Winfield, and served in the Royal Navy, service number P/JX 388372.

He served aboard H.M.S. Janus when she was hit by a torpedo during an air attack off Anzio on 23rd January 1944, and sank with heavy loss of life (158) when the magazine exploded. 94 survivors of the attack were rescued by HMS Jervis and HM Tug Weasel. He was aged 19 years when he was killed.

Robert Winfield is commemorated on the Portsmouth Naval Memorial, Southsea Common, Panel 83, Column 3.

HMS Janus