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STEWARD DEREK EAGLES.. I was a squadron Steward(892)on the
happy'H'from 1966-68 3rd commission getting to the age where it would be
nice to know if anyone out there remembers the good old days. Contact
Here
BRETT (SCOTTY) SCOTT.. Served on Hermes from 1980 to
1982. I was in 4NA1 mess. Would like to find Gary (Billy)
Bingham or any old mess mates. Contact
Here
JIM (TAFF) HORROD.. I served on HMS Hermes from 1980 until
1983. I lived in the Petty Officers Mess and 2B3 Cabin. I'm
looking for anyone who can remember me from that time. I really had
a good time on board. E-mail me at jhbr00180@talkgas.net
and lets talk about all the things that happened during this period.
LEN MOORHOUSE... My father, Len Moorhouse, died recently aged 85. He
rose through the ranks, from being a boy seaman, in 1932, aged fourteen,
to a Lt. Cmdr.(Supply branch), by retirement in
1968! H.M.S. Hermes was his first ship as a new sub. Lt. He was the
Cookery
Officer, from 1959 till about 1961, when he was posted to H.M.S. Terror,
in
Singapore. He was so proud of his time on Hermes, so I'd
recently
given him a copy of the book, written about the ship! He loved to tell
stories
about the crew's escapades, mostly true! We lived on a naval estate in
Littlehampton, with other families from H.M.S. Hermes as neighbours!
As a
child, I went on board, several times, for 'Family Days', and children's
parties! In his final post, he ran the Cookery School, at
Chatham. He remained a naval man, at heart, for the rest of his life!
If
any of you recalls my dad, we'd love to hear from you! Thanks, Sandy Moorhouse.(Sandy@wiseoldfox.com).
ANDY (STEVO) STEVENSON.. I was on the Hermes between 1981 -1983, I
was in 5N1 mess. I spent most of my time in HQ1,Shaft Passages, Engine
Rooms. I made some good friends on board but over the years I have
lost touch with them. If any one knows what happend to Seaman Andrew
Slater or if they have any contact could they please let me know.
Regards. Andy (Stevo) Stevenson Andrew@dicerecruitment.com
PETER NORRIS.. I served on Hermes from 1979 to 1980 as Dental
Petty Officer.My name is Peter Norris and I am now a Catholic Priest at St
Andrews Brook Road Thornton Heath CR7 7RD. I am also the chaplain of the
USS Nimitz Association and also the HMS/M Courageous Society on which I
served prior to the Hermes. I also served on HMS/M Churchill and HMS
Cleopatra. RN Hospitals Gibraltar 69/70 Plymouth 68/69 70/71 Haslar 68/69.
I was the last POMA to march out of HMS Pembroke in 1984 God Bless
You Fr Peter Norris SFO.
ADMIRAL OF THE FLEET LORD LEWIN...... My father was Terry
Lewin,
ultimately he became
Admiral of the Fleet Lord Lewin whose last appointment was as Chief of the
Defence Staff at the time of the Falklands conflict. He died in January
1999
after which I passed the major part of his "important effects"
to the National
Maritime Museum (where he had also acted as head of the trustees). His
life has
been well covered in Richard Hill's authorised biography "Lewin of
Greenwich"
which is still in print and a good read. Now I am collating other
materials about him and
would particularly like to hear from all and any former colleagues, ship's
companies, national servicemen, anyone, with stories, memories and
recollections about him. I am particularly interested in sea jobs (but
anything
is welcome) which in order from 1939 were;- Belfast, Valliant,
Ashanti, Chequers, Corunna, HMY Britannia, Urchin, Tenby, Hermes. I
am aware that unless I collect these stories now
they will soon be lost so please, all of you, try to remember
something!
Many thanks, Tim Lewin
tim.lewin@btinternet.com
M A TRACEY (DICK TRACEY).. I served in 2n2 mess during the
Falklands Campaign and would be happy to hear from any others who knew me
contact me at cathtracey@blueyonder.co.uk
(posted 19/05/03).
CHRIS GUILLE.. I served on board Hermes as Leading Cook from 1979 to
1981. I met a wafu on here whose name was Trevor, we both went to Culdrose
and he was the best man at my wedding. I live in Guernsey and would like
to hear from anyone who knew me, contact me at chris@channelislandceramics.com
(posted 13/05/03)
DIRK NELSON.. I served on board Hermes and would love to contact
any of the guys I served with. Contact me at d.nelson93@ntlworld.com
RON GENTRY.. I served on the "Happy" Hermes from
1966 until 1969, starting off as a JM (E)2 and leaving as an LM (E).
During my time of Hermes I was always known as "Jim" Gentry and
moved about various parts of the ship. including 2 years as a Flight deck
Stoker working on the Starboard catapult as a Bridle Number. I ended up
over 23 years in the RN. It would be good to hear from anyone else who was
on the Hermes during that era, or who may remember me, particularly anyone
who knows the whereabouts of "Slim" Thorpe, also an M (E) who
came to my wedding in 1969. contact me at ron.gentry@essex.pnn.police.uk
BRUCE HOYLE.. Bruce served with the Navy on HMS Hermes as Chief
Petty Officer and he came out in 1967?.Unfortunatley he has since passed
away. I am looking for any pictures of C.P.O. Hoyle to purchase as a
reminder to his son. Contact me at boon_annette@hotmail.com
JOHN SHEPHERD.. I served on Hermes from her completion for
nearly four years. Home was 5NP Mess (I think). Captain Tibbits was the
captain of this Hermes. Life at Barrow was not like naval life at all but
once we changed from red ensign to white ensign life was
"disciplined". I worked on the new radar the 984's display
systems known as CDS.. would be nice to hear from any old hands. Contact
me at jshepnz@internet.co.nz
JIM (WHISKY) WALKER..LMEM(M).. I served on board Hermes from
1978 till 1982. Still in contact with many friends Wullie Pettigrew, Sam
McGreevy, Tug Wilson, George Todd, Frank Harper and many more. I'd like to
speak to anyone who was around at that time. Contact me at james.walker40@btopenworld.com
BRENDAN EGAN.. I served on board Hermes in the Air Engineering
Department from September 1975 until December 1977. This included the
refit at Guz to convert her from commando carrier to operate Sea Harriers.
I was on board again in 1982 with 814 NAS who embarked for exercise in
Northern waters just before the Falklands conflict. I left in 1983 and if
any old shipmates (fishheads or wafu's) who remember me can contact me at eganbrendan@hotmail.com
IAN HALLATT RO1 (G) -20 I served on the Happy Hermes from
73 to 75 in the Comms branch. Anyone serving on board during that time
please get in otuch for a few bevvies maybe and to catch up on old times.
contact Ian at Silverback111@btinternett.com
GAVIN "YING" CALDWELL... I am trying to trace Gavin who
served on HMS Hermes in the late 60s- early 70s as firecrew. He was from
Northern Ireland and I believe he returned there after his service. If
anyone has details of or remembers him contact me at colin.hayes@ukonline.co.uk
NICK "SHARKY" WARD.. I served on Hermes from January 1978
until January 1982 as a LMEM(M). I am still in touch with friends: Lck
Neil Thompson, MEM(M) Ralph Johnson, Kev Johnson (cook), Mick Fordham
& Taff Lovelock. If you remember us contact me at nick.ward3@ntlwold.com
MARK BLAKEBOROUGH.. I was 16 in 1980 and was part of a project called
"sons at sea". My older brother Petty Officer Andy Blakeborough,
was in the navy and the ship was sent on a "jolly" round the Caribbean
... Trinidad, Curacao, Grand Cayman, New Orleans, Pensacola, Fort
Lauderdale, Bermuda... I believe this was a one off event and would be
interested in hearing from anyone who has a recollection of us. There were
about 32 of us ranging in age from 12 to 18 and we were under the
supervision of a couple of marines. Contact me at mark@msb64.co.uk
R J
McCANDLESS.. Marion Rhodes is looking for anyone who served with my
great uncle Ltdr Commander R J McCandless DFC (or DSO) on board HMS Hermes
in 1961. He was part of the Fleet Air Arm. Contact me at callisto4@bigpond.com
NICHOLAS TAYLOR.. I am seeking information about an old school friend
of mine, Nicholas Taylor, who was a Sea Harrier pilot form HMS Hermes shot
down and killed in May 1982 during the Falklands War. Contact Brian at hol28@blueyonder.co.uk
BOB JARVIE... Bob served on HMS Hermes from 23rd June 1960 until 9th
June 1961. I lost him 4 years ago but would like to hear from anyone who
knew my dad. Contact me at Eskimosteve5@aol.com
RON VIGERS...I joined HMS Hermes at Barrow in
Furness when she was being stored from new. She first went to sea on
contractors trials off the West coast of Scotland in 1959. Does anyone
remember Ron Vigers another Isa Pussar Hill. Our first commission was in
the Far East in locations such as Aden and Hong Kong, passing through the
Suez Canal both ways. It would be great to hear from any of my old fellow
supply branch mates. Contact me Robert Slimmon at Jacob.Arnold@btopenworld.com
STEVE REGOLO. I was a member of the COMMS team from 1978
- 1982. My name is Steve (Reg) Regolo and I would like to get in touch with
any of the lads who knew me. I was also on HMS Ajax, and HMS
Protector (FIPV) Steve@regolo.fsnet.co.uk
MICK SHAW. I would like to contact anyone who remembers me NA1
AH3 Mick Shaw L/052502, who served on the HERMES from 1960 till
1961. I was ships crew in I think it was 4H2 Mess, age deadens the
old brain power don't you
know. Contact Mick Shaw at ajumuk@mandj64.fsnet.co.uk
RUSSELL (RATTLER) MORGAN. I served on board HMS Hermes between
1977 and 1979. Worked blue cord duties with Gary Birch (Billy) with
a leading hand who was a Taff Leky in charge of bomb lifts etc. I was
billeted in 4f1 I think next to the bakery near one of the ships
chefs who was Derby Allan ( Boxer). I also served on HMS
Intrepid, HMS Kent and was personal staff Flag Officer Portsmouth
before joining Hermes. I would like to contact anyone who served on any of
the above ships. email me at russell@sheffunitedfans.com
STEVE (GINGE) MULLINS.... I served on HMS Hermes from 1967 to
1969 starting as JME1 amd rising to ME1, in 5N1 mess. I had a cousin on
board at the same time Tommy Field who was a steward and we never bumped
into each other, did not find out he was onboard till after i left.. They
did say if you saw the same person twice in one day he was following you.
Steve (Ginge) Mullins
SOAPY WATSON. I was a member of HMS Hermes 845 Sqd, based in
5FO Mess, From January 1974 to June 1974, I broke my back in St John's New
Brunswick. Looking up any one who served with me, especially Rick Shaw,
Chris and DJ to name a few. Contact wheeley@soapy.karoo.co.uk 
MIKE (JAN) THOMSETT Ex POMEM (M) served on HMS Hermes 8th May 1972
to 2 March 1975. I have a blank Artic Circle Certificate signed by Captain
Benson. I would like to enter details can anyone help. DATE
______ DAY _______ MONTH (POSS Feb or March) YEAR
1974 LONGITUDE __________ Contact me at Mexrnsailor@aol.com
BOB
KEENAN (right).
DEREK NICKERSON WEIR: I am looking for my pal, Derek formally from
Romney area in Kent. He joined HMS Hermes as radio Officer based at Portsmouth
1960? Would like to hear how life's treated him. Contact Val at palmwoods@bushinternet.com
