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| 251. ronald bird wrote at 04.01.2009 | |
| I am looking for some one that new of a Charles Eastment 171448 he served on HMS Hecla in the 1st world war, Ihave found some medales that belonged to him that was in my late mothers possessions ond would like to more about this person and return the medales to his family please email me at,RONALD.BIRD@NTLWORLD.COM. | |
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| 252. James wrote at 04.01.2009 | |
| Hi,
would someone be able to tell me a little more about the royal naval sea cadets bracknell please
many thanks
if you could email me on sexydude16@hotmail.co.uk that would be appriciated.
thanks again
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| 253. Dudley Johnson wrote at 04.01.2009 | |
| Served in Collingwood, Albion, Tracker, Victorious, Leopard, RN W/T Stonecutters and Inskip March 53 to April 65. Finished as P.O. R.El. Retired living in Essex. Intend to join RNA but do not know which branch. Would love to hear from anyone who remembers me. | |
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| 254. Rob (Brum) Wyatt wrote at 03.01.2009 | |
| Hoppy(Vaughn)Hopkins. Portsmouth Fieldgunner who ran 1973/76/79/83/86 suddenly passed away in Spain his Memorial Service will be held on
Saturday 31st January 2009
St Barbara's Church, Whale island
Commencing at 10:30
Coffee and Tea will be served from 0930 in the GIs Club
On completion of the service Coffee, Tea and a light buffet will be available
The bar will open at approx 1200
DONATIONS: No flowers please. Donations to Field Gun Association please. (This will help in funding the service).
EULOGY: Anyone wishing to say few words about an experience shared with Hoppy can do so by first contacting Pete Ruddock 02392 294635
ATTENDANCE: For Security reasons a list of peoples names have to be submitted to Whale Island main gate along with Car Registration.
Please forward your name(s) along with Car details to me ASAP.
Hoppys wife Barbara and family will be there.
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| 255. adrien bonnici wrote at 02.01.2009 | |
| I would like some information on my grand dad who died on the hms cornwall on the 5th of April 1942 (Leading Steward E/L 12291) | |
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| 256. Jez Tippett wrote at 02.01.2009 | |
| Hi There,
I am trying to trace an ex-RN buddy of mine called "Bambi" Greaves. We served together in Hong Kong up until the handover in 1997. Bambi was a catering WO working at HMS Tamar. We were both members of the Royal Hong Kong Golf Club and members of the same Mess. Even though I am an ex-PONGO, Bambi and I were great mates, but I have lost contact with him since leaving the Army and retiring to Canada.
I believe "Bambi" came from the Hampshire area and may have settled there. He would almost certainly be retired by now I imagine. I think his first name might have been Gareth, but couldn't swear it it since everybody called him Bambi. He was a very fit WO with balding blonde hair and a huge grin.
I know this isn't much to to go on, but would be grateful if any of your members may have heard of Bambi and could pass on my details to him.
Thank you for your assistance in this matter.
Jez Tippett | |
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| 257. h195 wrote at 30.12.2008 | |
| Hi Ship Mates i would like the Address of the Secretary of the Lydney Branch of the RNA
Myself Served in Coastal Forces on HMML565 in the Med and to my knoldge i am the only original crew member left Post war served on Battle Clas HMS AINSE, CORUNA, Reserve Fleet IN Simonstown HMS KEMPENFELT WELP, WESSEX,and the WAGER.IF any one around remembers me would like to contact.
Yours Aye S/M Ivor Ellis
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| 258. Jen Reeve wrote at 29.12.2008 | |
| My father was on Malta during the seige WW11. Is there anyone who was there who would talk to me? What could be even better was anyone who knew him. His name was Edward (Eddie)Johnson. He was a petty officer. I know nothing else other than he was in Venice and Rome at some point. I have some photos. | |
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| 259. Carole Lawrence wrote at 27.12.2008 | |
| I am looking to find the address of an Eric Mulliner of the Scarborough Branch.My Mother recieves Christmas cards but has lost the address of this much valued friend of hers and her husband,S/M Ted Forder.Any info would be gratefully received.
Many thanks in anticipation | |
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| 260. Ivor wrote at 26.12.2008 | |
| Have had no reply from Lydney Branch for the last two yearswas in contact with them for many years with George N Pricethe secretary.
Yours Aye Ivor Ellis Nelson Branch RNA NZ | |
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| 261. Dave Long wrote at 24.12.2008 | |
| 15th December 1958 H.M.S.Alert was re commissioned. 15th December 2008 12 old ship mates marked the event with a pre Christmas Dinner. If any 1 out there served with us, we would like to hear from you. Surely we are not the sole survivers. | |
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| 262. Val Long wrote at 23.12.2008 | |
| I am looking for any information about my step father Albert Thomas (Ginger) Menhinick who I believe served on the HMS Hood & HMS Nelson during WW11 also his brother George if possible. | |
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| 263. John Mair wrote at 22.12.2008 | |
| Apologies to Ganges, Hawke 47 Mess, 242 class, we joined up in 58 not 48! | |
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| Homepage: http://www.amc.edu.au Email: j.mair[AT]amc.edu.au | |
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| 264. John Mair wrote at 22.12.2008 | |
| Looking for Kevin Ryan, joined HMS Ganges June 10th 1948, became a member of Hawke 47 Mess, 242 Class of budding radiotelegraphists.
Last heard of South Shields way in 2006 or so. | |
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| 265. Penelope Bryant wrote at 19.12.2008 | |
| Has anyone memories of my father Lewis Stobbs
who served in WW11.Old photos??
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| 266. ELIZABETH SALMON wrote at 18.12.2008 | |
| Hi, My dad, JOHN (Jack) SALMON, served on HMS RODNEY in WW2. Amongst other things, my dad was a STOKER.
I am hoping some one has photos of the crew of this ship, from that time, in particular the stokers. Obviously I am hoping one contains my dad!. I know he was on her during her convoy duties of Pedestal, which I believe was in 1942, he may also have been aboard during engagement with Bismark. Any photos of ordinary seamen anything would be great.
sadly, Jack crossed the bar in Jan 2006, having spent his post war years being very proud of his connections with the Rodney. He was buried in his Rodney regalia!, blazer,badge,tie and tally., still a handsome sailor!!. | |
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| 267. David Colclough wrote at 17.12.2008 | |
| I am very keen to get in touch with Cdr Iain (call me Shep)Shepherd (RN) I served on HMS Ariadne with him in 1987 (Armilla Patrol). He was CDR of HMS Nelson but I'm sure he's retired now.
Many thanks
David Colclough | |
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| 268. Brian Bilverstone wrote at 16.12.2008 | |
| Being an ex-matelot I've decided to use a bit of the "front" for which we are supposed to be renowned and risk being accused of blatant advertising. 
These days I am self-employed running a small garment embroidery business and, because of my RN and Sea Cadets connections, I do a lot of gear with Ship's Badges (Crests) on them. I do all the work myself and provided I have decent artwork can reproduce most of them - no minimum order, one-offs welcome.  and click the Armed Forces link. | |
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| Homepage: http://www.absembroidery.co.uk Email: brian[AT]absembroidery.co.uk | |
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| 269. BAGSIE BAKER wrote at 12.12.2008 | |
| It is with regret that I have to report that Alan (Ginge)(Silkie) Easterbrooke crossed the bar this morning after a long illness. | |
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| 270. Gary S Goff wrote at 11.12.2008 | |
| At the beginning of November, on this page, I asked if anyone could give me any help tracing crew (or family of) from HMS Queen Elizabeth from 1942.
I didn't get a single response! So....
I wrote to 'The Association' and the General Secretary confirmed that there is no old comrades group for the ship. But he has suggested that if I were to send him the pantomime programme, he will forward it to the brand new aircraft carrier of the same name when appropriate. A wonderful idea.
I intend to pass it on after Christmas just incase anyone reads my last entry with a positive answer.
Thanks for taking time to read my entries on this guestbook.
Merry Christmas one and all!
Regards
GSG
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| 271. Mike Rocket wrote at 10.12.2008 | |
| Brum
Sounds good but your email address don\'t want to know | |
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| 272. Tony (Brum) Page wrote at 09.12.2008 | |
| This is new....You can now purchase a single ships crest with your rate and service dates engraved upon it. This is crest 2008 style and not the old plaster type A real handme down for the grand kids and memento for the lounge wall
email me for a picture and details | |
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| 273. CPO Ian Millar wrote at 04.12.2008 | |
| Guys,
well, i'm coming to the end of my tour here in Basra. The past 6 months have been an experience i will remember for the rest of my life. There have been ups and downs, mainly ups. It has given me the opportunity to work with the Army and RAF, possibly something i will never do again. I have seen things and been to places that i know i will never see again. But most of all, it has made me realise that even under massive amounts of pressure, the British Armed Forces remain professional and fully deserve the respect we are given.Which leads me onto you guys.
You are all aware that i've received dozens of parcels over the last few months and have distributed them to our guys here on the COB. I hope most of you have received letters or emails of thanks from the relevant receiver. If not, i can assure you all they were very well received. I have had no special requests for any particular items so i trust the contents were sufficient. Personally, i have found it quite humbling receiving these packages and handing them out. This proves to me that we are not the forgotten few and i would personally like to thank each and every one of you for your kind gesture. I have also found it a pleasure receiving emails from you all (apologies if i didn't get back to you, internet problems!) and seeing my couple of 'dits' published in magazines and on your websites. I also know of 2 lovely children that took a photo and an email in to school as part of a 'show and tell'. Its gestures like this from you all that make a deployment worthwhile. If there is anything at all that i can do for any of you, please ask me. I would be delighted to return the favour :-) . I am also partial to a drink or two, so if our paths ever cross, i will buy the first round ;-) I plan to go to Portsmouth around February time and i know i have one invite for a pint already :-) I believe there's a bottle of rum somewhere too, 'Charles and Diana' ;-)
Once again, many thanks to you all. I wish you all a very MERRY XMAS and a very HAPPY NEW YEAR. Please feel free to keep in touch.
Regards
Ian
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| 274. Brown wrote at 03.12.2008 | |
| Looking for anyone who knows me | |
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| 275. Dave Freestone wrote at 03.12.2008 | |
| I am looking for an old shipmate from my time on HMS Eskimo 1976 - 1979 called Bungy Willaims (LMEM), i beleive he became a Mech.If any recognises him or himself please get in touch
fred | |
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