Naval Historians, Crew & Family
Noticeboard
MESSAGES
RONALD (WILLIAM/BILL) BUCKINGHAM.. My late father, a
native of Exeter, served on HMS Renown during WWII. He was a
stoker and was also on the lighter boats. He joined late 1940's at
Rosyth as a very young 17 year old, and went onto the Far East, incl
Ceylon and then Durban, hospitalised there with TB for a while.
Anyone remember him? I have photos of him and shipmates which I
will send to others on the notice board too. Ian Buckingham.
Contact Here
RICHARD 'DICK' WESTCOTT.. My father Richard 'Dick'
Westcott served on the HMS Renown as a radio operator during WWII.
I wonder if anyone remembers him. I would love to hear from
them. Dad is still living, but in very poor health. Contact
here
ARTHUR FREDERICK CARR.. My uncle served aboard the
Renown during wwII. I wondered if anybody remembered him or had
any messages I could pass on with a view to either getting in contact
direct or maybe a meeting. His name was Arthur Frederick
Carr. My name is Mick Taylor and my email address is mickfury69@ntlworld.com
ERIC HODGKINSON.. (83 years young). My Dad served
on HMS Renown. He was a gunner and ships photographer, he would be
delighted to hear from any surviving crew members. Contact
here
KEN STOKES... My father served on HMS Renown during and after
WW2. His name is Ken Stokes. He talks with fond memories of
this ship and colleagues. Malta - "The Gut" features
many times in his stories. Reading other entries, I see that many
look for photos. For my dad's 70th (he will be 80 in June), I
surprised him with many photos I obtained. One in particular is
proudly displayed in his home. Advice - seek to find your pictures from
the Imperial War Museum - they have a vast selection. The one
referred to earlier shows the Renown entering Valetta Harbour with the
ships company on deck. Does anyone remember my dad - taller than
most on the ship at 6ft 4". I think his nickname was
Lofty. He served in the engine room.
VICTOR F HOLMES.... My
late father Victor F. Holmes served on H.M.S.Renown from 1939 - 1944 as a Stoker
class 1, does anyone remember him, I am
information I
would be very grateful. contact edward.e.holmes@talk21.com
LT I H MACDONALD.. I have two very good water-colours of
the Barham and the Renown. In the bottom right hand corner are the
initials I.H.M. There was a Lt I H Mcdonald who survived the sinking of
the Barham and I wonder if he served on the Renown. I would like to
research this talented artist. Michael Howroyd HOWROYDMK@aol.com
ALBERT DAVIES.. I am trying to find out any info on my father,
Albert Edward Davies, who was a stoker on the Renown between 1941-1945.
Photos of the crew would be a great help. Contact me at albert.williams@ntlworld.com
JIM FRENCH.. My uncle Jim served on HMS Renown while she was
at the River Plate engagement with the Graf Spee. Anyone with stories or
photos of him on Renown please contact me at decpey@hotmail.com
J C WARREN.. My dad, Martin John Cain, served on the Renown
and he gave some pictures and text notes for the book Hit Hard Hit
First. I have a poem that was written by an a/b J C Warren who was with
my dad at the time and I would love to be able to contact him or his
family to pass it on. Contact me at garycain134@msn.com
LEN CROCOMBE.. My father Len Crocombe served on Renown in the
1940's. He died last week and I would love to hear from anyone who knew
him. Also does anyone know of past Renown crew members contracting lung
cancer? Contact Linda at crokey@zoom.co.uk
ERIC JOSLIN... Are there any old sailors out there who served on
HMS Renown during her refit at Durban in January 1945? The Renown's log
entry for 13th January 1945 states: 0945 Colours Half-Masted for funeral
of the late AB Joslin. Eric Joslin was my uncle. His death, aged 19
years, has always been a mystery to his family. There is nothing in
Renown's log about an accident. Can anyone throw any light on the nature
of Eric's death? If so please contact Julie at pj.burville@btinternet.com
ALBERT EDWARD DAVIES (TED)... My father was a stoker on HMS Renown
between 1941 and 1944. I am looking for information, crew photos or
anyone who may have known him. Contact Brian Davies at albert.williams@ntlworld.com
WILLIAM HERD. My Grandfather served on HMS Renown during
world war two. I would be grateful to know of any photographs showing
the ship with her full crew serving onboard. If anyone can help I would
be pleased to hear from them. contact Stewart Herd at stewart@themadhouse44.freeserve.co.uk
REGINALD CRABB Served on HMS Renown during WW2. I am looking
for information on Reginald's Naval career and any of his old ship mates.
If anyone can help with nay information i would be very grateful. contact
Ian Crabb at Ian@eddie43.fsnet.co.uk
HEDLEY GREENING My Grandfather served on HMS Renown
during World War 2. I believe he was an AA Gunner. I would like to hear
from anyone who may have known him or has photos of the ship and its
crew. Contact Phil Mc Alpine at phil@pmcalpine.fsworld.co.uk
BERNARD GOODLEY. My Father served onboard HMS Renown. I don't know
much about his naval career. I would love to hear from anyone who knew
him. I do know his best pal was called Les, he also served for a short
time on HMS Repulse. Contact me at Kpensom@aol.com
LOOKING FOR INFO My grandfather served on HMS Renown as a
Stoker class 1. between 1917 and 1920. If you have any photo's or info
about the Renown and its crew at this time I would love to hear from you.
Contact Bobby Moore at bobbymoore@tiscali.co.uk
WILLIAM (BILL) STONE: My father served on HMS Renown during WW2. he
died in 1960 when i was young. I would like to hear from anyone who knew
him or has info or photos of the crew at that time. Please contact Vye
Osborne at vye@osborne1.fsworld.co.uk
HMS
Renown was a Battle cruiser built at Fairfield and re engined at Cammell
Laird. she was launched on the 4th march 1916. Between the wars HMS Renown
has a major refit at Portsmouth in May 1923 to August 1926. She had her
belt armour increased, (using the plate armour intended for the Chilean
battleship Almirante Cochrane). Her horizontal armour was increased from
1-inch to 1.5 inch.
