Mr William Dunford

Mr William Dunford, 41, was born in Lewes, Sussex.

When he signed-on to the Titanic, on 4 April 1912, he gave his address as 16 Bridge Street, (Southampton). His last ship had been the Olympic. As the hospital steward he received monthly wages of £4 10s.

Hinckley died in the sinking. His body was recovered by the Mackay-Bennett (#71) and buried at sea.

NO. 71. - MALE. - ESTIMATED AGE, 45. - HAIR, MEDIUM; CLEAN SHAVEN.

CLOTHING - Blue uniform suit; black boots; "hospital attendant' on coat; pants marked "M. O."

EFFECTS - Clinical thermometer; keys; scissors; note book; pouch and pipe; 5s. 9 1/2 d.; knife.

HOSPITAL ATTENDENT.

References and Sources
Agreement and Account of Crew (PRO London, BT100/259) White Star Line (1912.) Record of Bodies and Effects (Passengers and Crew S.S. "Titanic") Recovered by Cable Steamer "MacKay Bennett"

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Philip Hind (Editor)

Titanic Passenger and Crew Summary

Name: Mr William Dunford
Born in
Age: 41 years
Last Residence: at 16 Bridge Street Southampton Hampshire England
Occupation: Hospital Steward
Last Ship: Olympic

First Embarked: Southampton on Thursday 4th April 1912
Died in the Titanic disaster (15th April 1912).
Body recovered by: Mackay-Bennett (No. 71)
Buried: at Sea


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