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| 226. Bill Gadd wrote at 28.02.2009 | |
| Please note my change of email address | |
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| 227. unlojetle wrote at 26.02.2009 | |
| propecia vouch for | |
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| 228. Maureen Burrows wrote at 24.02.2009 | |
| I joined the Wrens in 1958-1962 Service No 116271. Known as (littlemo) Officers Steward
served at HMS Collingwood after 6 Months training at HMS Dauntless. Looking for an Artificer RNZN of Maori decendents who served at the same time as me. He was in (Class 15) Would love to hear from anyone who could point me in the right direction in contacting him. Or if anyone remembers me from those years served. | |
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| 229. Mike Shirley wrote at 23.02.2009 | |
| Still looking for old pals''Nutty Acons,Ted Irwin Scouse Burns, Walt Lowe, Geordie Rowlands,Ken Muggeridge Jock Marshall Ginge'' Lomas, from 1954-1966!!!! Where are you all get in touch | |
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| 230. Frederick Sharpe wrote at 18.02.2009 | |
| A petition to help save H.M.S. Plymouth can still be viewed and signed on the prime ministers web site at http://petitions.number10.gov.uk/hmsplymouth/
Any support would be greatly appreciated, we can not let it go to the breakers yard like H.M.S. Intrepid. | |
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| 231. Julie McAneny wrote at 16.02.2009 | |
| My mother-in-law Kathleen (Kay) Booton was a WREN in 1944/45. Sadly she passed away this morning at the age of 83 does anyone remember her from the happy days she spent in the service, we would love to hear from anyone who knew her. | |
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| 232. John Wood wrote at 15.02.2009 | |
| P/056160 joined RN May 1960 Ganges. Comms. HMS Hermes,Lowestoft,Falmouth. Pitreavie,Northwood,Kranji. Left in 1971 as Radio Suupervisor (G) Did six years in Rhodesian Army. Now in Bognor Regis. Would love to hear from old mates. | |
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| 233. Len Harman wrote at 10.02.2009 | |
| Looking for an old 'oppo' Pete Dabner' Drake Barracks,Plymouth.1960s. Just reminiscing and would like to contact him. | |
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| 234. carrie catlin wrote at 10.02.2009 | |
| I am looking for Ronnie Inge who served in the navy with my grandad Chris Catlin he served from 1951 til 1957 on the HMS Superb. please can anyone help me find him. the last we knew he lived in Dagenham. we would love to get in contact with him again for catch-ups and see how he is. please anyone who thinks they know him please e-mail me | |
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| 235. Laura Cherry wrote at 10.02.2009 | |
| My name is Laura Cherry, from Northern Ireland,I am seeking information however sparse with regard to my late father.
My late father, Robert John Robinson (Bobbie) began his naval career at the age of 19 yrs as an Ordinary Signalman. In 1941 he was sent to the Flower Class Corvette, HMS Fritillary, completed at Harland and Wolff’s Shipyard Belfast. My father was onboard the ship during her work up trials at Tobermorey. On Dec 1st 1941 he departed the UK in HMS Fritillary bound for the South Atlantic.
HMS Fritillary arrived in Freetown, Sierra Leone on 21st Dec and spent most of January and February 1942 escorting convoys from Freetown and Bathurst. In early March she was sent with her sister ship HMS Freesia to Simonstown in South Africa. From there Fritillary went to Durban and then onto Diego Suarez. After a brief spell she returned to Durban, but was then reassigned from the South Atlantic Command to the Eastern Fleet.
With the Eastern Fleet, HMS Fritillary initially based at Kilindini (now Mombasa) where my father was given a temp promotion to Yeoman of Signals towards the end of October. Meanwhile HMS Fritillary was sent with the 'Isles' Class Trawler HMS Hoxa, to search for a suspected Japanese Submarine close to Addu Atoll and during November she was involved in anti-submarine searches off the Seychelles.
In Dec 1942, Fritillary was once more assigned to the South Atlantic Command and spent her time escorting convoys between Durban and Cape Town. In July 1943, while Fritillary continued to plough the seas between Durban and Cape Town my father was given a post ashore as Temp Acting Leading Signalman at HMS GNU naval base at Cape Town. From there he joined HMS Lochailort Combined Operations Base and School for Boat Officers at Inverailort Castle near Inverness, where he trained to become a commissioned officer (Temporary Acting Sub Lieutenant RNVR) . In 1943 my father was assigned to LCI(L)382 Landing craft awaiting D-Day (Operation Overlord). He returned to civilian life in 1946.This information was forwarded to me from the Royal Naval records at my request.
I am hoping for information from someone who can remember Bobbie. His other assignment ships are posted on the ( RNVR Officers 1939/1945) web-site under The British Flag, then under initial (R) Robert John Robinson.
His other ships picked up survivors from HM Sloops, Folkstone, Londonderry, Wellington/ HM Cutters,Sennen, Totland. HMS Royal Archer/ Confield/Cingalese Prince/ Brunswick / Athel Princess. I would be grateful if anyone can give me any information whatsoever. or someone who was onboard a corvette could give me a summary of what daily life at sea was like during those dreadful times.
This information is for a family portfolio to honour my father’s memory.
Thanking you sincerely, Laura Cherry. e.mail cherrylaura@hotmail.co.uk
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| 236. James Senton wrote at 08.02.2009 | |
| Jim Senton, CPO(GI) Rtd, ex Class (U)GI's (Q) 1972/73.To any person interested,the RNZN will be holding a Gunnery Reunion to any /all Gunners at the Devonport Naval Base, Auckland New Zealand at Easter 2010.
Anyone requiring additional info please contact me.Thanks. | |
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| 237. Grant Stephenson wrote at 06.02.2009 | |
| Gordon Stephenson would like to contact any shipmates serving on H.M.S Achates 1940-41. He is now in his early 90s and wonders if there are any surviving crew. He also served on Minesweeper H.M.S Cockertrice. | |
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| 238. Graham Dawson wrote at 04.02.2009 | |
| Just wanted you to know that my Father, Herbert Dawson, who was a naval submariner from 1952 to 1964 aged 16 when he joined and is on the very last few moments of his life.
He was based out of Portsmouth; Tiptoe and a number of other submarines. Started off as periscope boy and ended his carreer as an engineer with years of V.G. sups. Saw action at Aden and loved his time in the Navy; just short of 12 years, I believe. He never really talked too much about his Naval years because of the secrecy act but we always got the feeling it was the best part of his life. Did talk of tours in Malta, Australia and Turkey.
Anyway, if there are any of his collegues that served with "Bert" around 1952 to 1964, he wants you all to know that he had a great time with you.
From his son
Graham Dawson | |
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| 239. Alexina Evans wrote at 02.02.2009 | |
| Hi im looking for Lt Alan Novelli who was in the 826 Naval Squad at Culdrose, Cornwall. Where I live there happened an emergency sea king landing back on Monday 5th June 1989 at a small village in Wales called Ponthenry. And what this hero did was, he missed a primary school full of children 67 to be exact. I want to thank him face to face. I would be so happy if there is anybody who know Alan to get in contact with my through my email address.
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| 240. On behalf of Ron Sills wrote at 02.02.2009 | |
| Hi,
I am looking to trace anyone who know's or knew my great uncle (Ron Sills) served on HMS Adamnt & Amazon, looking for anyone who know's or knew of Harold Watkins & Owen Johnson. Passing out parade in Malta. I think owen was from Derby now possibly in Australia & Harold possibly from Chesterfield. If anyone has any information please get in touch. My great Uncle would love to hear from anyone he served with.
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| 241. graham sharp wrote at 31.01.2009 | |
| hello was some one looking for me on this site | |
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| 242. Peter Darg wrote at 29.01.2009 | |
| I wrote earlier this month regarding trying to find information about Alfred Marks Hobbs.
He served during WW11 and stayed friends after the war with a shipmate called Johnny Cough(we donot know if that is the right spelling of the surname).These two apparently were inseperable they came from the fulham Hammersmith area of London and stayed friends until Johnny went to live in Australia.
If anyone can give information to my wife please email us.
Regards,
Peter Darg | |
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| 243. Jean Sutton wrote at 28.01.2009 | |
| HMS FEARLESS 1969-1970. I am organising a reunion in June 2009 for all those who may remember John (Sooty) Sutton and/or David Fagg who were onboard at that time. Please emailme if you are interested | |
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| 244. John Challis wrote at 23.01.2009 | |
| I had an accident at sea on HMS Grafton during Falex 60' in 1960. anny one out there who remembers. | |
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| 245. Ian Carruthers wrote at 22.01.2009 | |
| Is there a Royal Naval Association (of which I am a member) Club that I can visit in Hong Kong? | |
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| 246. John J Casey wrote at 21.01.2009 | |
| My cousin, James (Jimmy) Patrick McMullen, served on HMS Kempenfelt during WWII. He is now deceased. Does anyone have any information about him, or know how I might obtain information? | |
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| 247. Janet (Stone) MacAdam wrote at 20.01.2009 | |
| Royal Navy veteran William Stone, 108, passed away last week. His roots were in Devon. My Stone ancestors also came from Devon. The late Mr. Stone's daughter, Anne Davidson, lives in Devon. I live in Ottawa, Canada. Would it be possible for you send me her coordinates - Email address (if applicable) or municipal address. With thanks. | |
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| 248. Peter Darg wrote at 19.01.2009 | |
| My wife is trying to find out information about her fathers Naval Career.
His name was Alfred Marks Hobbs(knickname nobby).
He served as a stoker during WW11.He was based at Portsmouth,topedoed twice and we believe he was one of only 8 or 9 to survive on sinking.After the second sinking he was discharged due to ill health.
If anyone can give us any information please email.
Regards,
Peter Darg | |
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| 249. george pray wrote at 11.01.2009 | |
| I am a former Royal Marine looking for any member of a small Detachment formed for duty overseas at Dalditch Camp Devon June 15 1945,Arrived Trincomalee July 7-45 Where it become N.P.2436 Braganza ,Drafted to Deolali Camp India. Then on to Singapore Arriving Sept 5 name changed to R.M. Naval Police. | |
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| 250. ronald bird wrote at 11.01.2009 | |
| COULD SOME ONE PLEASE TELL ME IS THEAR A HMS HECLA ASSOCIATION IF SO HOW CAN I CONTACT THEM
THAK YOU
RON BIRD | |
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