Mr William John Boston
Mr William John Boston, 30, was born in Liverpool.
He was on board the Titanic for her delivery trip from Belfast to Southampton. When he signed-on again, in Southampton, on 4 April 1912, he gave his address as 1 Hanley Road, (Freemantle, Southampton). His last ship had been the Olympic. As an assistant deck steward he received monthly wages of £3 15s.
Boston died in the sinking. His body, if recovered, was never identified.
Documents
Crew Particulars of Engagement
References
Agreement and Account of Crew (PRO London, BT100/259)
Particulars of Engagement (Belfast), Ulster Folk and Transport Museum (TRANS
2A/45 381)
Contributors
Geoff Whitfield, UK
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Summary
Born in Liverpool Merseyside England
Age: 30 years
Marital Status: Married.
Last Residence: at 1 Hanley Road Southampton Hampshire England
Occupation: Deck Steward
Last Ship: Olympic
Victualling crew
First Embarked: Belfast on Monday 1st April 1912
Died in the sinking.
Body Not Recovered