HMS Lawford K514 (DE 516)

Named after Captain J Lawford of the Polyphemus at Copenhagen.

Laid Down: 9th July 1943 at Boston Navy Yard
Launched: 13th August 1943
Commissioned: 3rd November 1943
Date returned to US Navy: Not returned to the US Navy
Fate: Sunk by German aircraft bomb on 8th June 1944 at her position off the Invasion Beach at 0500 Hours.
Commanding Officer: Lt Cdr M C Morris RN

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