Naval Historians, Crew & Family
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Type III Class destroyers, Message Board for
naval enthusiasts, crew & descendents of Type III Class Destroyers.
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Type III Class Destroyers.
MESSAGES
HMS
BLEASDALE
I am
interested in any information anyone has on H.M.S.Bleasedale. My father
served
on this ship during the war and I am just trying to find out anything I
can
about it. Yours Sincerely
Michael.
HMS
TANATSIDE.. GEORGE SMITH.. My grandfather George served on board HMS
Tanatside as a medical officer or doctor, and I would like any information
on the Tanatside.
HMS
DERWENT.. SYDNEY WILLIAM JACKSON.. I am trying to find
information about my grandfather Petty Officer (Stoker) Sydney Jackson who
later became Chief Petty Officer. He served on HMS Derwent during WW2 and
received a mention in Despatched during his service with the ship. I would
like to be able to access his service record as he served as a regular
naval rating before, during and after the war, eventually finishing his
working life in the boiler house at Devonport Dockyards. Any information
or advice would be appreciated. Contact me at sj.jackson@
HMS PENYLAN.. My fiancée's father was onboard the HMS Penylan when it was torpedoed.
I am looking for any information on this ship i.e. survivors.
HMS AIREDALE
WILLIAM CHARLES HOLLAND.. My Uncle, William Holland, served in
HMS Hood from 1936-1940 as AB, Leading Seaman and P.O Torpedoman. He then
served in Airedale as P.O TGM from November 1941 to June 1942 when he wa
killeed in action at the time of the sinking of Airedale. I would be very
grateful to hear from anyone who may have known him.
SEEKING INFORMATION . I am seeking information on this Hunt
Class destroyer. I have located two ordinary seamen memorials but
little other information seems to be available. can anybody help me.
contact Bruce Burns Paton at
SYDNEY RUTTER . This is written on behalf of Sydney who
is in his 90's. He was on HMS Airedale when it was bombed and put out of
action, then sunk by our own ship. He still remembers some of his ship
mates singing "Roll Out the Barrels" while waiting to be picked
up. If anyone remembers him contact S James at
THOMAS HENRY RADFORD.
from Nottingham served on HMS Haydon and would
like to hear any ex ship mates. please contact his Daughter Carol on
RE THOMAS RADFORD.. My relative who served on HMS Haydon would
like to contact Thomas please get in touch at
HMS EASTON.
WAF
SKYNNER.. My father served as a sub Lt on HMS Easton and may have been
at Willhelmshaven in June 1945, taking the surrender of the port before
the forces arrived. If anyone has any information or photos of that period
please contact Peter at
JESSE STANLEY WOOD..
Looking for crew lists
which include my grandfather who served on HMS Easton in 1943 as a Petty
Officer. He also served on HMS Calypso.
CAN YOU HELP.
I am looking for
information and photos of HMS Easton and its Crew. Please contact Barbara
Izzard at
HMS TALYBONT
RAY FELL: Radar Operator 1946 - 1947, took part
in the illegal immigrants crisis, intercepting and escorting to Haifa,
would welcome news of former shipmates contact me at
HMS WENSLEYDALE.
RONALD FREDRICK (RONNIE) DOUG. My father served on board HMS
Wensleydale and was on board when she was accidentally rammed by LST367. He no longer has any photo's of the ship and he would also like to get
hold of the full history of HMS Wensleydale. He is now Eighty and he
would like to contact any old shipmates who knew him. He suspects there is
not many of his friends around still. But if you can help in anyway with
photos or know any ex crew.
RAY
DOUG.. My father and uncle served on board HMS Wensleydale. I have photos of ship
and crew but don't have much history.
RAY DOUG...
Please contact David Allen regarding HMS Wensleydale and your father. (email doesn't work). I would
also like to hear from any person who served or had relatives who served
on HMS Wensleydale.
