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| 201. 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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| 202. 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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| 203. Brown wrote at 03.12.2008 | |
| Looking for anyone who knows me | |
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| 204. 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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| 205. 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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| 206. 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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| 207. 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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| 208. 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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| 209. 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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| 210. 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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| 211. 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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| 212. 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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| 213. 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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| 214. 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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| 215. 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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| 216. 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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| 217. 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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| 218. 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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| 219. 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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| 220. 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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| 221. 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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| 222. 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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| 223. 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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| 224. 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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| 225. 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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