On 9th January 1943, S.S. Empire Lytton came under attack as part of Convoy TM-1 west of the Canary Islands killing Chief Officer, 10 crew members, and gunners.
Merchant Navy
Carpenter John Lyttle was the husband of Lily Lyttle of Derry~Londonderry. He served on S.S. Empire Lytton when it came under attack from U-442 in 1943.
Able Seaman William Bunting Graham was the husband of Olive Graham of Belfast. He served on S.S. Empire Lytton when it came under attack from U-442 in 1943.