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HMS LIDDESDALE.. I'm looking for any old
soldier (or his relative) that during WWII was enforced on
HMS Liddesdale and worked to the recovery of the 39 German minisom
Molch class in Sistian Bay (Adriatic Sea - Gulf of Trieste). I am
looking for more information on this recovery action; is there
anybody who can help me?
Photograph shows Major Bell Wright and Captain Carryer on 11th
August 1945. Photo courtesy of Claudio Pristavec. |
HMS COTTESMORE
I served
on the 'Cottesmore' from Late 43 till nov 45 and then went on to the 'Belvour
' My name is Roy Cox AB / L.Seaman A/A gunner Now
living In Brisbane OZ
HMS COTSWOLD
I am looking for any information, photos etc on HMS
Cotswold. My granddad served on her as a cook during WWII on the east coast
convoys. Contact me at
HMS FERNIE
FREDERICK RICKMAN My Grandfather served on HMS
Fernie throughout the war. Any information about the destroyer, what she
did and anyone who may have information concerning my grandfather
Frederick Rickman would be greatly appreciated.
HMS
TYNEDALE
I am looking for any surviving members of the ship's
company. Also does anyone have any photos of the crew?
ELLIS
PRICE.. My brother Ellis was Yeoman of Signals on HMS
Tynedale when she was attacked and sunk by U593. My brother went down with
the ship. I would be pleased to hear from any survivors who might remember
Ellis or who might fill in the gaps about the action.
I am seeking information on the events surrounding the
sinking of HMS Tynedale in the Med in 1943. In particular, about the
promotion of leading seaman E F Field to P/O on active service. I know he
was promoted to P/O, however, the war memorial in Plymouth has him listed
as Leading Seaman. I would wish to put this right but need evidence of his
promotion. If anyone can help or if anyone knew Edward (Ted), please
contact Stuart Russell at
HMS PYTCHLEY
SUB-LIEUTENANT HUGH FORDHAM.. My late husband served in HMS
Pytchley, I think he told me that James Mason, the film star, was serving
too, at one time. Does anyone remember them? If so I would love to hear
from them.
I am looking for information & photographs of HMS Pytchley. My
grandfather served on her during WW2. If you can help
I am looking for information on HMS Pytchley. My uncle
served on her and I am trying to give him a surprise portfolio of the
ships.
HMS QUORN
My
grandfather George Earl (whom I never met as I was born in 1948), was
killed when the Quorn went down. Any news about him would be
gratefully received. Also a picture of the ship.
I would like to contact anybody
interested in HMS Quorn and would also like to obtain a photograph of her.
FRANK McINALLY (P/JX
34873).. My
uncle Frank was lost with the ship and I am interested in any information
about him or HMS Quorn.
I am a survivor of HMS
Quorn. My name
is Norman Ackroyd and I joined the ship at Harwich in September 1943. For
several months I was Boun's mate but then I was appointed Captain's writer
and was in the ships office until she was sunk by a human torpedo off Le
Havre on 3rd August 1944 whilst acting as part of the beachhead defence
force. My action station was as part of number 3 gun crew. Whilst I do not
remember the names below I will give what information I can if contacted.
I am trying to contact interested parties concerning HMS Quorn lost off
the Normandy beaches on August 4th. Also I would like to obtain a photo.Contact me at cockwill@btopenworld.com
CYRIL
LONGSHAW. My uncle served on HMS Quorn and was lost presumed
missing on 4th August 1944. Any information about the ship and crew and
also if there are any re unions? I would like to contact any
survivors. Dennis Roberts.
BERNARD GEORGE GRAVES... My uncle served on HMS Quorn, he died when the
ship went down. I am looking for any information or pictures of the ship
and crew and a list of survivors, also - are there any reunions? Any help
would be great.
HMS
SOUTHDOWN
TIMOTHY CHARLES FANSHAWE.. I am
looking for information about the career of the Southdown skipper Timothy
Charles Fanshawe. He left the Southdown and later died of leukemia,
but my grandfather who sailed on the ship traced his son, who promised to
send details of Fanshawe's post-Southdown career. These details
never arrived. Does anyone have any information about Mr Fanshawe?
HMS
EXMOOR
I'm
looking for any information about HMS Exmoor (sunk off Lowestoft February
1941) and the convoy (FN417) that it was accompanying. I know the Exmoor
was hit by a single torpedo from the german torpedo boat S-30 and sank
fairly quickly. My uncle Leading Seaman Norman PRITT C/JX 141279 was one
of the crew who died. Does anyone have any more Information about the
Exmoor and the convoy?
HMS
QUANTOCK
HAROLD FENWICK.. My uncle Harold served on HMS Quantock during WW2 as a
gunner. I would like some information on the ship, its history and crew
members.
HMS WHADDON
GEORGE HENRY WILLIAMS.. My grandfather served on HMS Whaddon 1941-1946. I would like to find out more about the ship's history and if
anyone remembers my grandfather.
HMS
GARTH
.. ALBERT (JACK) HULBERT..
we know he was on HMS Garth for sometime during WWII on convoy
duty. Although the ship survived the war, it saw action.
During
one attack on the ship, his best friend died in his arms from his
injuries. My father name was Albert (Jack)
Hulbert who was a true Scouser, he sadly
passed away in 1999. We would love to hear from
anyone who knew my Dad or of any duty or action the ship was involved
in.
HMS
BERKELEY
.. My Mother In Law lost her
brother, Able Seaman Ronnie
Taylor in the Dieppe Raid - April 1942. I think this was called
Operation
Jubilee. Ronnie was serving
on the HMS Berkeley but we can't find
any information about what actually happened to him, all we know is that
he lost
his life, either on board the ship when it was sunk - or perhaps he made
it to a
landing craft and was killed trying to get on the beach. Any
further information from anyone would be really
greatly appreciated!!! Trevor
Dicken
