Herbert Bradley was Peterborough’s first casualty in WW2 at only 17yrs of age whilst serving on HMS Southampton.

HMS Southampton was damaged on 16 October 1939 whilst lying at anchor off Rosyth, Scotland, when she was struck by a 500 kg bomb in a German air raid. The bomb was released from only 150 metres (490 ft) height by a Ju 88 of I/KG.30, and hit the corner of the pom-pom magazine, passed through three decks at an angle and exited the hull, detonating in the water. There was minor structural damage and temporary failure of electrical systems

BRADLEY, Herbert M, Boy 1c, CJX 157789, Southampton, 16 October 1939, bombing, DOW