Naval Historians, Crew & Family
Noticeboard
Notice
Board for naval enthusiasts and ex ships company and families of royal
naval corvettes listed above.
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the Royal Navy Corvettes.
MESSAGES
HMS DAHLIA..
My father served aboard the
HMS Dahlia during WWII, and would love to hear from any of the surviving
crew. His name was Ray Mitchell and is now 78 and still going
strong.
MAGNUS WORK.. My uncle, Magnus, was captain of
HMS Dahlia from its launch. He would like to hear from any of the crew.
Please contact me
HMS DIANELLA..
ERIC WILLIAM MUNT.. My father
Eric William Munt served on Hms Dianella on the Artic Convoys if there
is anybody who remembers him I would be grateful to here from them
RON WATSON.. My father Ron (now 83) served as a
Radar Operator on the corvette HMS Dianella (K07) and would be happy to
hear from any surviving shipmates. He may be able to provide some
interesting recollections.
HMS DIANTHUS..
PERCY JONES.. I am looking for anyone who would
have served with my father Percy who came from Bristol.
HMS FRITILLARY..
] RON PUGHE.. My father Ron was a crew member
from 1944-1946 and would love to hear from any ex crew members.
HMS FREESIA..
My grandfather,
Edward George Harrison, served on the following ships/shore
01/12/1942
HMS Glendower - Training Establishment at Pwllheli, North
02/02/1944
HMS Freesia - Corvette
07/06/1943
HMS Chatham - Royal Canadian Navel Base, British Colombia,
I have a few
photographs of HMS Freesia, it's crew and one of the ships as
THOMAS PURDY.. My dad served on HMS Freesia and
any information about him would be much appreciated.
HMS CROCUS
Nobby Watts.. My dad served aboard HMS
Crocus in 1942 as a Radar Operator. He died in 1989 and I would like to
hear from anyone who knew him or has photos.
John Gwyn Skinner.. I am
looking for information on John Skinner who served on board HMS Crocus
as an armourer and died in Basra. Any information about HMS Crocus would
be appreciated.
HMS CHRYSANTHEMUM.
WILLIAM JAMES HAMILTON THOMPSON.
My father was a
Radio Officer on Board HMS Chrysanthemum and he would love to hear from any ex
crew members of Chrysanthemum.
HMS CLARKIA..
BARKER. I am researching
my fathers war time naval career, part of which was spent on HMS Clarkia.
Any further information would be appreciated,
HMS CAMPION.
RONALD JONES. My
Stepfather served on board HMS Campion during WW2. He was the ASDIC
OPERATOR, his main friend while on board was Spurgeon Vincent. and he
would very much like to make contact with him if possible or anyone else
who knew him. Please contact Mark Walters
HMS CARNATION:
GEORGE RAYMOND FLINT: My
Uncle served on HMS Carnation. I would love to hear from anyone who knew
him or has info and photos of the ship and its crew. Contact Julian
Lehmann
HMS COLUMBINE:
JACK DUFFIN. Served on
HMS Columbine between June 1943 - and July 1945. I am looking for
the whereabouts of Ted Lamont, last heard of at our 1997 annual
reunion. North Euston Hotel Fleetwood, Lancs. Those wishing to contact
Jack, can do so via his nephews email
HMS CELANDINE:
GEORGE EDWARD NEWMAN... I
have recently been acting as an Administrator on
the Estate of my late Uncle, George Edward Newman, who served aboard HMS
Celandine. His memories of
his time with the ship, although
laced with some fairly frightening memories, were sufficiently warm for
him to
name his house after her. I
would be grateful for any leads on Celandine's
service history, and any contacts with people who have an interest in
her
history. Just
received your Berryman print of Celandine with
HMS Biter. gayejohn@ukonline.co.uk
ERIC KELVIN ORMROD: My
father served on HMS Celandine in 1944 crossing the Atlantic to
Newfoundland. he would like to hear from any old ship mates. please
contact his son Andrew Ormrod
HMS COLTSFOOT.
CAN YOU HELP. My husbands grandfather
served on HMS Coltsfoot during WW2 and he would be delighted to see any
photos or information about the ship and its crew. please contact Tracy
Hayes
