Royal Navy HERO Survives Torpedo Attack in WW2
The Debrief
Thursday, 30 January 2025 - 1 hour 7 minutes
In this episode of The Debrief, Big Phil Campion speaks with John King, a 100-year-old World War 2 veteran and surviving crew member of HMS Janus.
At just 18, John served in the Royal Navy and faced harrowing challenges during the Battle of Anzio on 23rd January 1944, when HMS Janus was sunk by a flying torpedo. Of the crew, 160 lives were lost, and only 80 survived. John is now the sole surviving member of that brave ship's company.
Join Big Phil as he delves into John’s incredible story of courage, resilience, and remembrance. A moving tribute to the sacrifices of war. Don’t miss it.
