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| 276. jean stainsby wrote at 29.11.2008 | |
| my father Tom Haigh from Blackpool aged 84 joined the royal navy commandos as cheif stoker at 17 years of age he was on the torpedo boats and was involved in putting the lines out for the americans to land on dday days before d day he has so many brave stories to tell but is a quiet unassuming man are there any commandos out their his eyesight has failed so i am doing this for him | |
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| 277. michael wrote at 27.11.2008 | |
| you might try the royal naval commando association run by ken oakley in Clapham London....My Grandfather landed on Gold Beach,he was an able seaman....although he said,uno,then Gold,then queen beach...never new where he went or what he had to do during and after DDay...he passed away and took it all with him..fair play | |
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| 278. ian martin wrote at 26.11.2008 | |
| trying to find leonard "rainbow" thompson who was in "T" RN commando unit who landed on GOLD BEACH NORMANDY 1944 | |
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| 279. carol hawtin(nee ross) wrote at 25.11.2008 | |
| I am looking for Kenneth Pearson who was on the hms bigbury bay 1952 in trinidad, for the British Guayna problem in that year. | |
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| 280. Thida Roberts wrote at 24.11.2008 | |
| Looking for Commander A G Claridge who was best man at our wedding in 1953, last heard of in Edinburgh. | |
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| 281. Dave Toms wrote at 17.11.2008 | |
| ¡Hola Shipmates! Southern Spanish Almuñecar Branch checking in again. We have just held a brilliant traditional Pickle Night, probably the first one ever held in Spain. I’d love to tell you all about it but Pusser’s is only 9 quid a bottle, and and the beer and wine were free, so things are hazy! Some of the civvies had a bit of a problem with the 1 plate and 1 spoon, but all were satisfied! The Spanish restaurant owners were totally mystified by it all! Especially when they kept trying to take away the plate! We are going to have another formal Trafalgar Night dinner next year, last year’s was very good. If any RNA Members fancy a family holiday in the warm October sun, plus the chance to visit to Cape Trafalgar AND then a superb Trafalgar Night Dinner, please contact us on almunecarRNA (at) hotmail.com for initial details. We can probably drum up either hotel or self catering accommodation too! Also, if any Shipmates are coming out on holiday, we meet 2nd Tuesday of the month and would love to see you. | |
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| 282. Duncan Bowers wrote at 17.11.2008 | |
| Hello. I am researching HMS Balfour, 1943-45. My Grandad was a cook on board and i would really like to find out if anyone has any memories from this time.
I am particularly keen to hear if a passed down story about an accidental firing of the ships main gun in refit in Boston is true, (apparently the shell exploded in a cemetery - no complaints were heard though! ;)
Thanks, Duncan | |
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| 283. Dave Toms wrote at 15.11.2008 | |
| ¡Hola Shipmates! Southern Spanish Almuñecar Branch calling in. Last Sunday, having been invited by the Malaga Royal British Legion and the RAF Association, Almuñecar RNA Branch Members attended the service of Remembrance at The English Cemetery and St George’s Church in Malaga. This cemetery has 4 war graves, one of which is a Naval one. It is the final resting place of Commander (S) W D Stranack RN, who was lost from HMS MANCHESTER on July 7th 1941. Chairman Dave Toms laid a wreath, while his wife Heather gave a reading over the graves remembering fallen seafarers from all conflicts. We believe this is the story. Commander Stranack, although a Stores Officer, was embarked in HMS Manchester as a cryptologist, coding and decoding secret signals. He was working in the Communications Office when the ship was hit by an aerial torpedo and his body was tragically blown out of the hole in the ship’s side into the Mediterranean, where it was subsequently washed onto the beach near Malaga. Other members of the Ship’s Company who were killed in the action are interred in Gibraltar. We in the Almuñecar Branch would love to know more about this event. Any old Manchesters about? | |
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| 284. Chris wrote at 14.11.2008 | |
| Hi Sandy
The best way of getting a message to a serving member of the Royal Navy is via the
Royal Naval Community website
menu "Support Services" / "Communication"
You will find a telephone number for H.M. Naval Base Portsmouth on this pafe | |
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| 285. sandy temple wrote at 13.11.2008 | |
| How can I get an urgent message to Helen Jackson who is trainig at collingwood - due to join HMS coventry shortly | |
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| 286. john riggins wrote at 13.11.2008 | |
| i am trying to find anyone who knew or served with my father john riggins riggie his nickname was and he came from glasgow i also believe he had a frind on board called walter mc fadgen who served on hms cumberland during the 2 world war my father is dead now and things he told me are sketchy but i would like to know about his years in the navy also hope to try and find out about his father sammy riggins who also served in the navy during the war i hope someone can help me to fill in some of my dads time during this time kind regards john riggins jnr thank you | |
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| 287. Peter Shepherd wrote at 12.11.2008 | |
| Further to my message of 10 November - a bit more information. I am looking for an "old oppo"
- David Goodyear. We were in the electrical branch together in HMS Newcastle 54/55 commission. He originated from Woking, Surrey and was married to a WREN from HMS Collingwood. Last saw him in Portland in 1957. I would love to make contact again. He may possible have emigrated to New Zealand (or maybe Australia. Any news of his present whereabouts to my email address.  | |
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| 288. Beverly Fagg wrote at 11.11.2008 | |
| Hi I am trying to trace any M.E.M.s or L.M.E.Ms who were on HMS Fearless 1969/1970 - HMS Sultan 1971/1972
I am married to David Fagg (Smokey) from Lincolnshire and he will be celebrating his 60th birthday soon. Also celebrating his 60th will be his ship mate William John Sutton (Sooty). Both wives would like to hear from anyone who can remember being with them on either ship. A surprise party/reunion is trying to be arranged for them both sometime next year. Thanks | |
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| 289. Peter Shepherd wrote at 10.11.2008 | |
| I am looking for David Goodyear. Served with him on HMS Newcastle 54/55 commission. If anyone knows his present whereabouts would really like to get in touch with him. We had some brilliant runs ashore in the Far East and Australia and New Zealand | |
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| 290. Elizabeth Beckinsale wrote at 09.11.2008 | |
| I was in the WRNS from 1965 - 1969 and based at HMS Excellent (1965 - 1967) and HMS Drake (1967 - 1969). My previous surname was "Ridout" and I was a Writer(G).
I would really like to get in contact with other Wrens from that time.
Please contact me on my e-mail address if you recognise my name?
Many thanks
Liz Beckinsale | |
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| 291. Gary S Goff wrote at 08.11.2008 | |
| HMS QUEEN ELIZABETH
I am trying to find any crew member who was involved in a pantomime production 'Cinderlla Afloat' staged in Feb 1942. Information regarding Lieut. Kim Peacock, R.N.V.R would be particularly welcome. He is on a list of maybe fifty people who took part and he also wrote and produced the play.
The reason being, I have a hand made programme containing photographs of the characters and names of the backstage members. I understand the ship was under repairs at the time after a torpedo attack in Alexandria in the previous December. I would like to be able to pass this momento onto anyone who is mentioned in the booklet or any relations.
If someone can offer a name, I will gladly pass it on, only the list would be far too big to put on this page.
Alternatively, can anyone give a contact address of any know association to this ship? That would really be a huge help.
Someone, I'm sure would love to have this.
My thanks to anyone with information
Regards
G S G.
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| 292. sarah franc wrote at 08.11.2008 | |
| My father served on the hmc birmingham 1954 to about 1957-59. We lost dad 2 years ago and since then I alsway lay a reaf on his behalf. if any one remembers him i would love to hear from them his name. raymond charles fairhust (the Duke) 45 commando is always remembered and dad never forgot. | |
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| 293. Mike CAWTHORNE wrote at 07.11.2008 | |
| HMS CERES 7th REUNION This year I hope both my wife and I shall be able to attend the reunion. When is the latest date we can apply please?
I have indicated that we shall be there on the Reunion section of the Forces Reunited website, but may be it should be edited please. Mike Cawthorne - Corky. | |
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| 294. wyndham Underwood wrote at 06.11.2008 | |
| My branch Pwllheli/North Wales recently held a service of remembrance at Abererch Church for those who died while serving at
HMS Glendower and who were interred at the church cemetery. | |
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| 295. Francis Brown wrote at 04.11.2008 | |
| Is there any one out in the world of e-mail's who served on-board HMS REWARD that fateful night 10th Aug 1976 when she was struck and sunk in the Firth Of Forth. Except for the skipper as i met him at the first meeting of the DEEP SEA RESCUE TUGS ASSOCIATION in 1999. Incase you do not remember me i was the fog look out. | |
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| 296. john Goodbrand wrote at 03.11.2008 | |
| Tugs roll of honour was interesting .
HMRT Captive (Hans Captive ex german) based Alexandria was lost at Gavdo trying to salvage SS Gradisca ( trooper ) in 1943/44
I was radio officer on board at the time ..
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| 297. Patch Trader Andy wrote at 30.10.2008 | |
| Impressive site folks.
I always enjoyed worlikg with the S.N.O.N.I. and Royal Marines folks.
Wish you all the best of luck for the future and keep up the good work!
Cheers,
Andy | |
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| 298. Bill Coventry wrote at 28.10.2008 | |
| }Billy Webster from Bootle was our best man at our wedding in Hampshire 28th March 1959.Billy and I were stokers serving on HMS Plover (minelayer)at the time. We are celebrating our 50th next year and would like him to join us.Can you help us to find him? | |
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| 299. Zoe Townsend wrote at 28.10.2008 | |
| Peter Henry DSM
Died Sunday 26th October at Sunderland Royal Hospital aged 85. Beloved Husband of Freda and cherised by all the family.
Peter served with Honor in the costal forces during world war two and was awarded the ditingushed service medal.
All Thorugh his life he was passionate about pigeon racing and was known as part of 'Gippert and Henry'.
Everyone is welcome at a service which will be held at 2pm on Thursday 30th October, prior to a cremation at Sunderland crematorium at 3pm. Flowers welcome or a donation to the coastal forces venteran association if desired. | |
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| 300. Dave Toms wrote at 26.10.2008 | |
| Some of our Members went to Cape Trafalgar on the 21st October and held a small ceremony, scattered some rose petals, read Nelson's Prayer and toasted the fallen with a drop of Nelson's Blood. Next Branch do is Pickle Night on the 15th. Coming to Southern Spain? Contact us! | |
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