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MESSAGES
JOHN JOSEPH McSWEENEY.. I am searching for information
about my father John Joseph McSweeney. He may well have been known
as John Sweeney, he joined the Royal Navy in 1936. I know he saw
service on HMS Courageous, he told me he was blown out of a porthole
when the ship was struck by a torpedo in the first week of the war in
September 1939. I also know that my father was a gunner on boar
HMS Rodney and was on duty when Rodney sund Bismarck. My father
passed away on August 17th 1997. I am looking for anyone who kenw
him or may have information that would be of interest to me. Contact
Here
W O GLANVILLE... I have acquired the L S & G C to Petty
Officer J.106672 W.O. Glanville P.O. HMS Rodney. This is a Gvi and
WW2 medal and I would love to place it with family. charles.claydon@ntlworld.com
WILLIAM NOEL COCKER.. I am looking fro information about my
father's time aboard HMS Rodney. I believe he joined her crew in 1931 as
a steward. Any information welcome contact me at steve@skillcom.freeserve.co.uk
PHIL LANCETT.. My dad, Phil, joined Rodney in early 1944 as a
boy telegraphist on Mess 44. He left the ship at Scapa in July 1945. Dad
would love to hear from old shipmates contact him at GeoLANCETT@aol.com
WILLIAM (HARRY) HENRY: My father served on
HMS Rodney and HMS Cornwall. and was on Cornwall when it was sunk in
19842. he died in 1952. I would be interested to hear form anyone who
may have known him. Contact Peter Preston at prestons@psilink.co.uk
RALPH WILSON: I am the widowed wife of Ralph Wilson who
served on HMS Rodney between 1940 and 1945. he died in 1951. I am
trying to trace nay crew members that may have known Ralph. Please contact
me at david.kenyon2@ntlworld.com
DAVY JOHN GOLDSWORTHY: I am trying to trace a relative who
served on HMS Rodney around 1942, if you can help please contact Colin
Pye at offa@ntlworld.com
ERNEST SEARL.. Does anyone have any info or photographs of my
grandfather Ernest who served on Rodney in 1932? Contact me at DUNCANGRINDROD@aol.com
HERBERT CLEMENT.. My father was a stoker on HMS Rodney from 1934-35.
In 1935 he took part in the Home Fleet Regatta in the Stoker's cutter
races and won. Can anyone please tell me the location of the Home Fleet
Regatta for 1935. If anyone can offer any information regarding the
history of these regattas I would be most grateful. Contact me at MchlClement@aol.com
ROY HORSEFIELD.. I am looking for anyone who remembers my dad Roy
Horsefield who served on the Rodney in World War II. I would also like
information of how I could get his medals from the war. Any information
would be greatly appreciated. Contact me at nadiajamieson@yahoo.co.uk
WILLIAM GEORGE JONES.. My father served on HMS Rodney during World
War Two and as far as I know, he was there at the sinking of the
Bismarck. I would love to hear from any ex crew who may have known my
father. Contact S Carr at samcarr@beverleyunderwood.com
WILLIAM MARTIN. Can you please help me. Do you have any
knowledge of William Martin who served on HMS Rodney. We think he was a
Chief Petty Officer, please contact me, Steve Marin at stevemartin@smartin83.fsnet.co.uk
LES SIGGERY I am looking for information on my fathers
career and his friends in the Royal navy. He served on HMS Rodney during
the war, and after he served on HMS Vanguard. I think he was a Chief Petty
Officer. If you can help any information I would be very thankful.
ADE SIGGERY at Ade@siggery17.freeserve.co.uk
JACK LIONEL BENNETT. I am desperately trying to trace any
information regarding my grandfather jack Lionel Bennett. I never
met him, but I believe he worked as a French Translator on HMS Rodney
during the Second World War. My Uncle was even named Rodney, after the
ship. If anyone can help with any information, please please email me
at Simbennett@aol.com
DANIEL JOSEPH WILLIAMS "JOE". Joe's step
sister Bridget Kelly my mother has been looking for her step brother since
around 1940. I think he served on HMS Rodney around 1940 onwards. My Mother
lost touch with him around this time and would like to get in touch with
him again or his family. Any information would be wonderful. Please
contact Charles Garnett. at c.garnett@macunlimited.net
ARCHIBALD STIRLING: I am trying to find any info on my granddad he
served on HMS Rodney during 1943 - 1944. His rank was Lt. RnR. If you
knew him or have any useful information I would love to hear from you. contact
me at BillBo@Eddie1954.fsnet.co.uk