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ALFRED EDWARD HIRST.. I believe my grandfather served on HMS Howe. I
would like to hear from anyone who served with him Contact
Here
DAVID THOMAS SIDNEY MATHIS.. I'm trying to find out the dates
when the Howe served on Arctic Convoys, to confirm that my father who is
no longer with us, did in fact serve on these convoys. Contact
Here or Contact
Here
GEORGE FRANCIS JOHN BRIGGS.. He served from 1944 - 1946
as a Gunner. Does anyone remember him? If so could they
please contact Claire Broad, his granddaughter with any
information. He passed away in 1999 but he was always talking
about the Howe and ever since I was small it has always fascinated
me. Contact Here
PETER WILFRED (WILBUR) HEATH... My father served on
board HMS Howe towards the end of WW2. He was PO/X2804 Peter
Wilfred (Wilbur) Heath, Royal Marines. If anyone remembers him I
would love to hear from them. Sadly he died five years ago but was
very proud to have served with the corps. Contact
Here
ERIC HINDLE.. I
am trying to find out more information about my father, Eric Hindle,
(Handsome Hindy). He was a New Zealander who joined the NZ Navy in
1943. He served on the Russian Convoys and spent some time on the
Howe. He was in the Battle of the Scharnhorst. That's all I
know. The New Zealand naval records are very sketchy and give very
little information. Is there anyone out there who remembers him?
Please contact me at erica.hindle@summerset.co.nz
RON MARCHANT.. My father, Ron Marchant, was a Royal Marine
gunner on HMS Howe for the D-Day landings. My mother comes from
Portsmouth where they originally met (he was from East Yorkshire) - he
was only 17 at the time, she 16. She can still clearly remember
the day he returned, and he never spoke of the terrible sights he must
have seen. We still miss him and would love to hear from anyone
who can remember him. Please email me at alun@adavies54.fsnet.co.uk
FLIGHT SERGEANT STANLEY BERRY... Stanley was my cousin.
He served in HOWE in 'mysterious' circumstances possible during 1942-3
and possibly on Russian convoys (??). I would like to know what this RAF
man was doing in HOWE. I was a Midshipman in HOWE in
1946-7 when the whole Gunroom was transferred from HMS Queen
Elizabeth along with Captain R.M.Ellis DSC. Stanley told me he
could not divulge what he was doing in HOWE but he was made to feel
distinctly like 'a fish out of water' for even his uniform was the wrong
colour. I think I do have a clue what it was all about from another who
served in an aircraft carrier in similar circumstances and both were
German speakers. So! Anything would be most appreciated as Stanley
has recently died. Geoff Leather. contact here
GEORGE RATCLIFFE (marine).. I
am acting on behalf of my Grandad: Marine George
Ratcliffe, who is trying to locate marine crew members
who were
stationed on HMS Howe 1942-1945. George Ratcliffe was a gunner on the
ship. His
best friend was called Ginger Tap. If anyone has any information please
contact
me on joclements@catsrus.fsbusiness.co.uk
RAYMOND OSBORN.. My father, Raymond (known as Ray or Ron)
Osborn, was one of the commissioning crew of HMS Howe when she first came
into service, untill he was demobbed in 1946. He also served on HMS
Gwilliam. He was a pom-pom anti aircraft gunner. Anyone who has
recollections of him please contact me at john.oz@btinternet.com
John Osborn
ROY ALAN BERESFORD.. My
father was a leading stoker
mechanic (I think!) and I was christened aboard HMS HOWE in 1952,
did her
serve aboard her? what happened to him? anybody any news? John
Beresford email
here
ABLE SEAMAN CHARLES MILLS... Able Seaman Charles
Mills served on HMS Howe during World War 2.
Charles died aged 31 on 03/09/1943 due to injuries obtained in
conflict. Charles Mills was
buried in Dely Ibrahim War Cemetery in Algeria.
I would love to hear from anyone who knew of Charles or can
relate any stories or share photos about HMS Howe and its crew during
World War 2. Any info would
be appreciated. email here
WILFRED STANLEY WILLIAM CLARK... Dear All.Wilfred is
found. For many many Year's My Wife & I have being looking for
information on H.M.S Howe. Our intrest in this Ship is One of
sadness. Only today 09/09/03 have We finally located the true area
of a Former Seaman's Grave. Name
CLARK, WILFRED STANLEY WILLIAM. Service No: P/JX 246432: Rank Boy
Age 17 Years. Died 29/08/1943. We Just have One remaining
Photograph Of Wilfred. ( "To Mum with Love.") We are
still working to find more information on this Ship & what Happend
to Wilfred? We are intrested in the date's from May 1943 to June
1944. Where was She & what was She doing in this Time please. Could
You Please help Us find out?? Please Email Us @ peter@ukwriters.net
Our very best Regards. Peter & Linda Martin.
ROBIN J ROWE... I was Boy Bugler Robin J. Rowe, Royal Marines.
Joined Howe aged fourteen and a half in June 1942, left her in 1946. If
you didn't know me, you must have heard me!
GEOFF BROWNE.... My Husband joined Howe as a 16 year old in 1943 and
was on her until after the war ended and eventually went into the
Submarine Branch. I have been trying for years to get a copy of the HMS
Howe book given, I understand to crew members. My Husband's copy got lost
after his Mother died. He would be so pleased to have another copy.
Obviously I am glad to purchase. His name is Geoff Browne, does anyone
remember him? Margaret Browne books@notjustbooks.f9.co.uk
JACK SMITH.... I am looking for any member of HMS Howe`s
crew that may remember my uncle Jack Smith. His station was Radar/Asdic?.
He served on Howe from 1942-45 in the Atlantic, Italy and the Pacific. Any
memories greatly appreciated
almamjb@yahoo.co.uk
VIC HUTCHINSON: I served on HMS Howe 1947 - 1948 as AB RC3 but was
Gunnery Lt's writer to Lt Commander Alywin. Anyone remembers me I would love
to hear from you. contact me at vhutch1@hotmail.com
CHARLES (GINGER) COOK.. I am looking for anyone who can
remember my father, Charles. He served on HMS Howe as a radar operator
(long range). He can remember Ron Poole, Derek Ralph, Ginger Hickson, to
name but a few. Any info, help contact me at peter.cook23@btopenworld.com
NORMAN GEORGE CRAFT.. My father was a signalman and we think
he was aboard from the launch. He never mentioned much about life on
board Howe but we would like to hear from anyone who can tell us more.
He has a few papers on show in the D-Day Museum. Any information contact
Paul at paul@paelectrics.co.uk
RON POOLE.. Ron served as Radar Operator on HMS Howe during
the Pacific Campaign. If anyone can remember him contact him at andy@poole56.fsnet.co.uk
STANLEY BIFFIN.. My grandfather Stanley, also known as
Charlie, was a crew member aboard HMS Howe in the 1940s. I would love to
get hold of any information or a crew list. Contact me at kerrygibson@teapot100.freeserve.co.uk
ELGAR ROWLING (ROWLEY).. My father joined HMS Howe late in
1942 and was stationed in one of the 5.25" turrets. He left Howe to
go to King Alfred and served as 1st Lt on an LCIS on D-Day landing Lord
Lovat's Commandos on Sword Beach. I would like to hear from anyone who
served with him on HMS Howe. Contact me at b.rowling@ntlworld.com
WILLIAM JAMES.. My great uncle James served as a Chief Petty
Officer on HMS Howe in the Pacific during WW2. As a chef he also
prepared food for the Admiralty at Portsmouth during the war. His
brother became a prisoner of war with the Japanese. Any stories contact
me at adrian@coolglazeltd.co.uk
ARCHIE BAKER... My father served on HMS Howe after D-Day up to
1947. He was originally from Slough and is now in Plymouth. Any former
shipmates or anyone with information contact me at johnabaker@btopenworld.com
STAN STOKES... Served on HMS Howe 1940-45. Contact me at tynllwyni@btopenworld.com
ANGUS McDONALD.. I would like to hear from anyone who knew my
father Angus McDonald (pictured second from right) who was a Chief
Stoker on board HMS Howe. He is alive an living in Edinburgh, please
contact Stuart McDonald at samcdonald22@hotmail.com
ALBERT GORRINGE My father was a Royal Marine and served on
HMS Howe between 1943 to 1945. He served in Australia and South Africa.
I would like to hear from anyone who knew him. Contact Sharon Gorringe.
Reply to above: My father William Porter also served on Howe about
the same time as a Marine. I have heard him talk about Australia and
South Africa. I will visit him soon and will ask him if he remembers
your father. I trust he is well. Donald Porter. (alanapo@supanet.com
)
THOMAS NICHOLLS. My father served as a gunner (port side) on
HMS Howe during the Pacific campaign. I would love to hear from anyone
who knew him. contact Martin Nichols at martin@nichols11.freeserve.co.uk
JOHN H H MARTYN: I was a member of the ship's company from
November 1943 - late 1946. I was an AB on mess 48. I would be
pleased to hear from any other members of the crew contact me at JohnHHMartyn@aol.com
DEREK RALPH.. Radar operator from Chesterfield served on HMS Howe
1944-45. He would like to contact any shipmates including Bevan (ber)
from Birmingham (a Radio Operator). Contact Derek at Frank@inky29.slife.co.uk
