Naval Historians, Crew & Family
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HMS Kelly, Message Board for
naval enthusiasts and crew descendents of HMS Kelly. This
website is not part of any governmental body or official websites of HMS
Kelly.
MESSAGES
R A ARLISS... Family members would like to discover if Mr. R A
Arliss shows up on the HMS Kelly survivor list from the Crete
sinking. any assistance would be greatly appreciated.
To all those people enquiring about relatives who may have served on
board HMS Kelly. For nearly 50 years there has been a flourishing Reunion
Association for the survivors of HMS Kelly. Of course, Lord Mountbatten
was keenly involved in it, but it was a Ratings Association. In more
recent years, both Countess Mountbatten and Prince Charles have given
their time and hospitality to surviving members and their families. The
Association has recently been wound up due to the age of the survivors.
There are no reunion plans any more. However, every Remembrance Sunday a
large group of families and
friends go to Hebburn to pay their respects at the Kelly grave. My father
served in the ship and attended every single reunion until he died. There
are now only about 10 survivors of Kelly still alive, so there is little
chance of getting information about those who died a long time ago.
I would be pleased to pass on any realistic enquiries to one or more of
the
survivors.
DICK BROWN... I am looking for information from anyone who knew a
Dick Brown from preston in Lancashire AKA 'buster' he was part of the gun
crewe (pompoms?) If anyone remembers my father I would dearly love to hear
from you any photos etc would be fantastic too.
ERNEST
and PETER CASH. My uncles are understood to have served on HMS
Kelly and were lost at sea. Their names were Ernest and Peter Cash
from Hebburn on Tyneside. Do any ex crew members remember them
and have any photographs of them?
CAN YOU HELP .A Brother of a friend died on HMS Kelly during the
evacuation of Crete. He would like to make the trip to Crete. Is there any
ceremony specific to the ship. or is there any groups in the UK or arrange
trips to commemorate the battle of Crete.
ARTHUR WATKIN: My uncle served on HMS Kelly when it was sunk off
Crete. He came from Northwich, Cheshire if anyone has any memories, photo's
etc which may include him
JACK EDGECOMBE.. I believe my grandfather, Jack, was Chief
Stocker on HMS Kelly when she was sunk off Crete. Did any of his shipmates
go on to serve in North Africa before being posted to new ships?
BERT WARD.. I am trying to find information about my wife's
uncle Bert who served and died on HMS Kelly in WW2.
RONALD TOLLERVEY:
My Grandfather served on HMS Kelly. I do not know
what his position on the ship was, But I am very keen to find out more
regarding him and HMS Kelly. If anybody remembers him or has family
photos of the ships crew or crew lists.
HURLEY:
I am researching our families naval History and My Uncle
served on HMS Kelly, but was killed when HMS Kelly was sunk off
Crete. I am looking for a crew list at the time of the sinking if anyone
can help
ALAN WORTHINGTON.. My grandfather, Alan, served on HMS Kelly as
a Chief Petty Officer. I would like to know of anyone who may remember him
or have any photographs. He always told me stories but sadly died 10 years
ago.
DEREK MAXWELL TAYLOR..
I believe my Uncle
Derek was the ships Bo' sun when he went down with HMS Kelly. I would like
to know if anyone can recall anything about his time with the ship or
friends etc.
EDMOND CUTLER BARROW..
I am trying to trace my
father, Edmond Barrow who served on HMS Kelly during the 2nd World War.
I've only just started this search so would be grateful for any
information that will help me in my search. Thank you.
ALBERT JOHN AUGUSTUS ASHTON..
My Grandfather
served on HMS Kelly in the battle of Crete. He was a gunner and signaler.
He survived the battle but died on 12th April 2000. I only got to meet him
in the last 2months before he died and do not know much about his life but
would be very interested to receive information on him. If anyone has any
information relating to my grandfather
WILLIAM BILL ROWLAND served as
Midshipman on HMS Kelly up to 1941 and was commissioned into HMS Leander
thereafter. Any memories or photographs to exchange would be warmly
welcomed by his daughter.
HERBERT EDWARDS....
My father served on Kelly
as an engineer, his name was Herbert Edwards and came form Accrington,
Lancashire. Does anyone have any photographs of the Kelly's crew.
GEORGE WISELY: My Grand Father who
recently passed away aged 85, was on board HMS Kelly when it was sunk off Crete.
he was a stoker, if anyone has any memories of photo's or indeed anything
at all,
WILLIAM JAMES POLSON JENKINS:
He was a
relation of mine from Carmarthen, Wales, he died while serving on HMS
Kelly during WW2. I am trying to get information on him, and would like to
hear form anybody who may have known him or has information or
photos of the crew during this time.
VICTOR ROBERT CRISP:
My grandfather served on
HMS Kelly he did not talk much about it but but he did get a DSM for the
battle of Crete. He was very proud to serve on HMS Kelly. I have
some original photos and books and if I can help anyone please contact me
WILLIAM HENRY BAILEY.
My father served on HMS
Kelly as one of the torpedo Operators. he was onboard ship when it was
sunk ff the coast of Crete and survived. I am wanting to find photos of
the Kelly and crew. if any one can help
