Eric was on H.M.S Orama when it was torpedoed by German submarine U-62, 217 miles off the Isles of Scilly.

US Destroyer Conyngham attempted to unsuccessfully ram the submarine.

The Orama was torpedoed in the number 3 hold at 17.55, by 20.00 the crew abandoned ship in lifeboats with the ship sinking by the head.

The ship finally sank at 21.00 on 19th October 1917.

The following men died of their wounds.

Wall, James, fireman, MMR, 28th October 1917.

Gifford, Charles, Trimmer, MMR, 29th October 1917.

Fox, John D, Greaser, MMR, 52879, 2nd November 1917.

Hubbard, Eric, H, Signalman, RNVR, London Z6346,         5th November 1917.

Adam Turner