At the going down of the sun and in the morning we will remember them
Although MTB 345 had been captured by Germans forces earlier, on the 28th July 1943, whilst on patrol in Norwegian waters, the 30th July marks the anniversary of the loss of her crew, who, after being captured and interrogated by the German Navy Intelligence, had been handed over to the Sicherheitspolizei (Security Police), who executed them as 'pirates' and saboteurs, despite the crew all being in uniform, and engaged in legitimate naval operations. MTB 345 was crewed by members of the Royal Norwegian Navy, under the command of Lt Andreson, with one member of the Royal Navy, Leading Telegraphist Rennie Hull.
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