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| 1. Sheila Lee (nee Jordan) wrote at 27.08.2010 | |
| I have for some time been trying to trace any information about Mary Star. My father was a signalman in the Navy (North Atlantic convoys) and often spoke of Mary Star. She sent us food parcels during the WW2 years when we were but children. I once saw an advertisement in a national newspaper advising that Mary Star was giving a reception at the American Embassy, post war of course, which my father, Robert Jordan (he was a signaller) attended. I have contacted the US Embassy who appeared to have no knowledge of her (!) and wonder if there are any 'old sailors' out there who can give me any more information.
Many thanks.
Sheila Lee (daughter of Robert Jordan, who Mary knew as Bobby Jordan. | |
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| Homepage: not entered Email: sheilamaylee[AT]tiscali.co.uk | |
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| 2. Gavin Roriston wrote at 26.08.2010 | |
| Artificer Apprentices re-union
In September 1960 some 200 of us bemused, bedraggled and star-spangled sprogs joined HMS Fisgard to commence a five year apprenticeship. Last month I received an invitation to a 50th anniversary re-union to be held in Portsmouth on the 11th September.
By general osmosis, I understand some 60 of us will be attending but I would like to trackdown some additional people we would like to invite but have no address or telephone number. Can anyone help please
Barry Gibbs HM.Submarines
Faslane 1973
Jeff Roberts Eastbourne HMS.Collingwood 1964
Graham Trubridge RAE.Farnborough 1972
Bob Mullett
RNAS Culdrose 1970
Gavin Roriston
RNA Selsey branch
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| Homepage: not entered Email: gavscottr[AT]talk21.com | |
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| 3. Luc Verschooris wrote at 26.08.2010 | |
| Landing Craft - LCT, LST, LCVP
I’m from Belgium, living in France and working in the UK.
I have an extreme interest in a restoration project for any type of landing craft.
I’ve heard that there is the last LST left in the UK and maybe also one LCT.
Would your organization have any members who might know of such landing craft?
Thanks for your collaboration.
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| Homepage: not entered Email: luc.verschooris[AT]free.fr | |
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| 4. george harrison wrote at 25.08.2010 | |
| looking for dennis atkinson and derek cole former signalmen in training at hms scotia from april to october 1943 | |
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| Homepage: not entered Email: gonnpeg[AT]shaw,ca | |
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| 5. Nick Klos wrote at 25.08.2010 | |
| I'd like to contact anyone who served with me 1958=1960 | |
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| Homepage: not entered Email: nickklos[AT]talktalk.net | |
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| 6. Bruce Dodd wrote at 23.08.2010 | |
| Re HMHS Euripedes or Euripides.
I have a facsimile of the Medal Card of my relative E.L.D.(Daisy) Dodd, a nursing sister of the QAIMNSR, showing that she received the 1915 Medal for service on "HMHS Euripedes" and in No. 36 General Hospital at Salonika. Apart from the spelling (medal clerks may not have been students of Greek - nor am I) I have been told that the Euripides was an Aussie troopship, but was never a hospital ship. So why did her medal card say it was?
Can anyone please shed light on this ship, however spelled?
Thank you.
Bruce Dodd
Ottawa, ON, Canada
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| Homepage: not entered Email: b.dodd[AT]rogers.com | |
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| 7. Bruce Dodd wrote at 23.08.2010 | |
| The Chief Engineer of HMRT Englishman was my late uncle, Urwin H Dodd, MC. The tug was lost to enemy aircraft, but there is a discrepancy about the date.
Your 'tugslost' page gives the date as 1940-01-21 (to use the international all-numeric date). A memorial plaque erected in Campbelltown, Argyllshire, by his son, my cousin, says 1941-01-22. I have a picture of the plaque.
A day's difference is neither here nor there, but a year seems a bit much.
Can anyone please say which is correct, or how I could confirm the date?
Thank you
Bruce Dodd
Ottawa, ON, Canada | |
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| Homepage: not entered Email: b.dodd[AT]rogers.com | |
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| 8. Dustybin wrote at 17.08.2010 | |
| Malta is asking ex RN men who served or visited the Island to return during the memorial of Operation Pedestal The Island holds a service in remberance of that great convey. If you are interested please e-mail me for details. | |
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| Homepage: not entered Email: john[AT]ballycopland48.fsnet.co.uk | |
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| 9. Onye Oru Imo wrote at 17.08.2010 | |
| My uncle John was killed on HMS Kandahar off Tripoli in 1940.Any further information would be great. | |
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| Homepage: not entered Email: ala-owerri[AT]yahoo.com | |
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| 10. Mick Cockerill wrote at 14.08.2010 | |
| My uncle John Smith was killed on HMS Kandahar off Tripoli in 1941.Any further information would be great. | |
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| Homepage: not entered Email: cockerillm[AT]blueyonder.co.uk | |
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| 11. Diane Dupree wrote at 12.08.2010 | |
| Looking for Albert Edward Burford who served on HMS Eagle. He was in the Fleet Air Arm. Had children Janet and John and wife Evelyn(?). He survived Second World War. | |
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| Homepage: not entered Email: diane18c[AT]ntlworld.com | |
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| 12. Ian Mackenzie wrote at 05.08.2010 | |
| HMS LOWESTOFT - 1961-1985
Anyone who served onboard this fine Type 12 frigate during her 24 years in RN service are most welcome to join ex-shipmates and renew old friendships or spin some 'dits' on the forum at the site (Homepage) below. | |
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| Homepage: http://www.sabie.co.uk/lowestoft/home.htm Email: ian.mackenzie480[AT]virgin.net | |
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| 13. jack bowley wrote at 31.07.2010 | |
| I would love to contact Roy Stout formerly of Yeovil Somerset, who joined the RN sometime around 1946. We were best buddies and now I am in Canada and I would love to hear from him if he is still around. | |
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| Homepage: not entered Email: jbowley[AT]shaw.com | |
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| 14. Martin Reed wrote at 29.07.2010 | |
| My fathre, George William (Blood) Reed was a Gunner's Mate / Chief GI. He was for a long time GI at whale Island. Does anyone out there remeber him? I would love to know more about himand his shipmates.
Many thanks,
Martin Reed, Captain, RD* | |
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| Homepage: not entered Email: reednitram[AT]aol.com | |
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| 15. George Taylor wrote at 28.07.2010 | |
| My Father, George Taylor, served on HMS Farndale as an AB during WW11.My Dad only told stories about his time in the Royal Navy with humour. But I know he went through it while serving now I have researched his ship. Sadly, Dad has passed on but I would be grateful to anyone who remembers or has any information about HMS Farndale or even better if they knew my Dad, please contact me on the email address.
Thanks for reading this message. | |
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| Homepage: not entered Email: Brooklandsgreen[AT]aol.com | |
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| 16. barry knight wrote at 27.07.2010 | |
| i have been given an article about my great uncle mr eric knight who died in 1971 the article is about a tribute to him and that a crowd of 2000 took part - can any one give me anymore details about him as i would like to know more about him | |
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| Homepage: not entered Email: barryknight[AT]fsmail.net | |
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| 17. RobinH(Slinger) WOOD wrote at 26.07.2010 | |
| I live in South Australa and our branch has closed down so I will either carry on with HQ or try and join a branch in Manchester where I was till 1970 when I came to SA best move I ever made! Served 1954 to 1961 REM(A)
Regards to all..Slinger Wood... | |
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| Homepage: not entered Email: robinH[AT]three,com.au | |
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| 18. Kelly Harrison McGrath wrote at 23.07.2010 | |
| Hi, I am looking to find what ships my father served on during WWII. He was in the Canadian Navy.His name was Harrison Young McGrath O.N. number was V-34954 . His card I have also says he is entitled to wear War Service Badge "General Service" Class, Number 803660. Any help would be great.
Thanks in advance.
Kelly McGrath | |
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| Homepage: not entered Email: khmcgrath[AT]cogeco.ca | |
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| 19. charlie deakin wrote at 22.07.2010 | |
| Hi, I am looking urgently to find William 'Willy' Thomson, started with boy service in lossiemouth (1968ish!), and based at honington (Barnham Camp) in 1973.. All information greatly received, friends, whereabouts etc
Thanks | |
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| Homepage: not entered Email: charlie.deakin[AT]hotmail.com | |
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| 20. Dave Long wrote at 21.07.2010 | |
| Hi, We are still looking for any one who served on H.M.S.ALERT from 1958-1960.Names of interest are L/s Reynolds, Peds Palmer, Jimmy Green,and tomany others who names we have forgotten.We've had 2 shipmates so far this year that has crossed the bar and the rest of us are getting on in years.If you served with us or know any one who did please give me a call on 01323 891389.
Cheers Aye.
Dave Long | |
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| Homepage: not entered Email: davlev30[AT]talktalk.net | |
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| 21. richard carr wrote at 20.07.2010 | |
| hi , i am still hoping some one can help me find my father GERALD PILCHER . i know he was in the royal navy in the 60,s. he came from southend on sea and his family had stalls in southend at that time.as i said in my last message i would love to meet him. if he does not want to , i still would love to know if i have any brothers or sisters. your richard carr | |
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| Homepage: not entered Email: nippy_feet[AT]hotmail.com | |
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| 22. richard carr wrote at 13.07.2010 | |
| hi ,i hope some one can help me. i have been looking for my father all these years , his name is GERALD PILCHER. he was on the vanguard in the 60,s and met my mum and got engaged when the ship was visiting GREENOCK SCOTLAND in the 60,s. as i am desperate to find him.he came from SOUTHEND ON SEA. i hope some can help me and would love to hear from him as i don,t know if i have any brothers or sisters, hope some one knows of his where abouts. YOURS RICHARD | |
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| Homepage: not entered Email: nippy_feet[AT]hotmail.com | |
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| 23. David Nicholas (Nick) wrote at 10.07.2010 | |
| Hi, Looking for shipmates from Hms Leopard, 1966/67. In particular Jock Roberts, Dave Chettle, Pony Moore and Hugh Axton (Ackers)or anybody else from Comms Mess. Please get in touch. | |
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| Homepage: not entered Email: d.b.nicholas[AT]talktalk.net | |
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| 24. WO2 Dave Cliff RN wrote at 09.07.2010 | |
| I am trying to find any survivors from, family of anybody who served on or an association for HMS PENYLAN, sunk 3rd Dec 1942. | |
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| Homepage: not entered Email: raleigh-wstom1[AT]fleetfost.mod.uk | |
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| 25. Eugene C. Walworth wrote at 09.07.2010 | |
| Information concerning RN Sailors of WW I. I left a message with the General Secretary. | |
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| Homepage: http://n/a Email: geneincobh95[AT]yahoo.com | |
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