Officer’s steward 3rd class Royal Navy, L/5676, HMS Simoom was one of 18 destroyers and 6 light cruisers sent to engage a German force in the Flanders Bight.

A torpedo from S50 exploded her magazine causing heavy casualties among the complement of 90.

Died 23/1/1917, Panel 25 CHATHAM NAVAL MEMORIAL. Son of Robert Henry Johnson of 43 Durban Rd.