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ALBERT BURROUGHS.. My late father able seaman
Albert{Nobler}Burroughs 547689 served onboard HMS Anson 1945/6. I
believe he was a gunner, and did a bit of boxing. I am not sure if he
got his nickname in the navy or not. He did not talk much of his
experiences. Any information about my father would be most welcome.
Contact
Here
JOHN J SAUL My name is
Stella Kennedy and I am seeking anyone who Knew my Father,John Saul now
deceased. He served as a chief petty officer on HMS Anson during world
war two.(1941) contact peggyjo@btinternet.com
ROBERT TERRY HENDERSON.. Hi all, I am looking for detail's about my father
(Robert Terry Henderson 1926-1979). He served on HMS Anson during the
2nd World War. He passed away some time ago, when I was a young girl.
Consequently I never had the chance to ask the questions about his life
and family that now need answering. I know he was on board ship when the
then Duke of Gloucester and he family were on board, because I have a
couple of photo's with this infomation on the back. Other than that I
know no more. If anyone has any information I would be very grateful.
Debbie Henderson (Daughter) Contact
Here
FREDERICK PERCY CHILDERHOUSE. My father, Frederick
Percy Childerhouse served on the HMS Anson throughout the war on the
Russian convoys. He was very proud of the ship but did not speak
much of his experiences. He died in 1981 but any surviving
shipmates may wish to know what happened to him. He became the
owner and Managing Director of a refrigeration company travelling to
Malmo Sweden on a weekly basis living in Chalfont St Peter,
Buckinghamshire. Contact
here
HENRY RUTTER.. My brother in law's father (Petty Officer Radio
Operator Henry Rutter) served on the Anson during WWII. Henry has
now passed away and as he rarely spoke about his Naval Service.
His son would like to hear from anyone who knew Henry. Henry was a
Geordie and a former RNVR and would probably be better known as Harry
Rutter. Contact Here
MICHAEL WILCOCK. My name is Michael Wilcock, and I'm an
ex-Bootneck. My father Arthur Wilcock, also a Bootneck served on
HMS Anson during WW2, but he sadly passed away and I know very little of
his time as a Ship's Marine. I would very much like to hear from
anyone who might have known him or if anyone can shed some light on any
action the ship saw so I might get an idea of his time in the
service. I saw action in the Falklands which he was interested in
but didn't talk about his time. Please help if you can. contact
here
DEREK MUNSON C/JX 315228.. I served aboard HMS
Anson from June 1942 to June 1944, promoted to Leading Seaman in the
early part of 1944. I have many fond memories of life aboard
her. I also have several photos of the ship and members of the
ships company if anyone would like copies. I was in foc'sle
division and was in mess 53. We had several visits from ENSA Tommy
Handley, Gracey fields, Flannagan & Allen, John Mills & Bernard
Miles and just before D.Day General Montgomery came aboard.
If anyone who was on the ship during thise years I would be pleased to
hear from them. Derek Munson. contact
here
ARTHUR HOUNSOME... My name is
Colin Hounsome, and my Grandfather,
Arthur Hounsome, served on HMS Anson as one of the ships gunners
throughout WW2.
Did anybody know him or who his friends were? Any
help
is much appreciated, I can be contacted at colinhounsome@btopenworld.com
GEOFFREY, KENNETH AND LESLIE GORF... These
are my
mother's three brothers who all served together on the Anson during
WW11.
I would love to receive any messages from anyone who knew them. My
mother
has always wanted to know more about her older brothers' life at sea. My
email is sh006a7786@blueyonder.co.uk
My name is Tony Elliott, I was a Telegraphist on
the Anson ,well remember taking the surrender in Hong Kong. spent my first
christmas away from
home their, after christmas we sailed for Tokyo ,what a surprise the place
was . Had many
happy times , especially Sydney the Aussies were really great to us,
especially the girls. Would like to hear from any old comms staff
who re still around contact
here
STANLEY SAUNDERS My father Stanley Saunders served on the
HMS Anson throughout the war, I have enclosed a group photo (see
above) in Malta 1945 Dad is third from the right, others in the group
are M. Bromley, F. Phillips, B. Masters. R. Swindin.T. Widdowson. Does
anyone remember my dad, I'd love to hear from you at - tunnelrat_2000uk@yahoo.co.uk
My name is Tony
Elliott, I was a telegraphist on the Anson from
Feb/45 until she returned home from the Pacific in June 46.
Remember going into Honkong and taking the surrender,the P.O.W.s visited
the ship they were in very poor condition. When we were guardship in Tokyo
bay, the
Commonwealth Forces marched through the streets of Tokyo led by the bands
of the Royal Marines and Argyle & Sutherland highlanders I don,t think
the Japaneses or US troops
had seen anything like it before, shall have to try and find photos.
Tony
TOMMY ENGLISH.. My father,
Tommy English served on Anson during
World War Two ending as Chief Petty Officer. There are some photographs of
him
on Buster Browns website, also there is his blue nose certificate. Do
you
know if there are any crew lists so I can
find out more information about my father's time on the Anson.
David English davey@woodwork-wouldwork.co.uk
LEONARD YEOMANS My
grandfather, Leonard Yeomans served on the Anson during WW2 and was
anthem. He's still alive and living in Dagenham, Essex, UK.
JOHN SUTTON.. my wife's uncle,
served on HMS Anson
during WW2, and recently visted us from his home in Sydney. He would be
interested to hear from anyone who remembers him, via me, Malcolm
Crockford, on
mcrockford@claramail.com
ERNEST DOUGLAS CLIFFE.. My father was on HMS Anson during WW2.
I would love to hear from anyone who knew my dad as we would like to
record as much of dad's navy years as we can to pass down the family.
Contact us at baldrick@optushome.com.au
LEONARD ADLINGTON.. Leonard served on the Anson during WW2 and
I would like to hear from anyone who remembers him. Contact me at adlind@ukonline.co.uk
JIM HOCKNEY.. My late uncle Jim served on the Anson in the
early stages of WW2. Stuck in ice at Spitsbergen and involved in convoys
is all I know. If anyone knew him or can give me more details I would be
pleased to hear from you. Contact me at tony.swinburn@ntlworld.com
HAROLD BENSON.. My father, Harold, served on HMS Anson
throughout the War. He is now deceased and I would love to hear from
anyone who knew him. Contact me at myrabenson@btinternet.com
DENNIS GOSS.. My father, now deceased, served on Anson as a Royal
Marine during WW2, I would love to share thoughts and photos with any who
knew him. Contact me at JJLONWOLF@aol.com
FRED BANGERT: Served on HMS Anson's first commission (Arctic
Convoys, Stokers Mess no. 89) also second commission (Far East, Stokers
mess No. 106) I would like to contact any Stokers that were in either of
these mess decks. Contact me at frederick.bangert@ntlworld.com
JACK DALE.. My father, Jack, served on HMS Anson during WW2 He
is now 82 and would like to know if there is a ships crew reunion and when
it is. Any info contact me at alandale138@hotmail.com
PETER WILLIAM LEIGH (C/SMX850478)... My father was the ship's
cook 1948-1949. Does anyone remember him or were they on board at the
same time? contact d.w.leigh@ukonline.co.uk
ARTHUR LAPWOOD... My granddad was serving on HMS Anson as Chief
Petty Officer during WW2 during the Icelandic convoys and in the South
Pacific. Does anyone remember him? I would be glad to hear from you
contact me at cyl97@aol.com
HARRY SHEERS.. My grandfather served on HMS Anson, on Russian
convoys and in the Pacific. Does anyone remember him? contact JandKsheers@aol.com
.
JOHN READER...My father in law served on HMS Anson at the end of
WWII. I would like to put him in touch with anyone who knew him, he was a
fleetwood fisherman. Contact Steven Jones at stevenkeithjones@msn.com
JOHN (JACK) GORDON.. Sgt with B Troop 43 RM Commando, Cpl in 2nd
Battalion and marine on HMS Anson. Any information to Jeff Gordon at Gbradshaw@aol.com
PETER (GINGE) SUTCLIFFE... was on HMS Anson and
William during WW2. He attended the reunion a couple of years ago at
Portsmouth and would love to hear from any old
shipmates. email wedwards@tinyworld.co.uk
WILLIAM GEORGE BANNISTER. My Father served on HMS
Anson from 1942 to 1945. he joined the ship in the Orkneys and was part
of the protection for North Atlantic Convoys. He would love to hear from
anybody who knows him. He can be contacted via his son. Keith Bannister
at KBanni5947@aol.com
KEN (JOE) HAWKES: My late father served on HMS Anson
from march 1945 to November 1947. I believe they did a tour of Australia
during that time. I'm interested to hear from anyone who may remember my
father or has photos of the crew at that time. Contact Philip Hawkes at philiphawkes@netscape.net
JOHN DALE... How many of the crew
are still in touch? And when is the next re - union ? Please let me know at AI191046@aol.com
