MESSAGES
FREDERICK WALTER DIXON.. My Father Frederick Walter Dixon served
on the HMS Valiant and HMS Malaya during the war as a Leading Seaman.
I would like to hear from anyone who remembers him and in
particular if anybody knows anything about the accident which cost him his
life in Portsmouth Harbour on the 2nd June 1947 as my mother was never
given any details as to what happened apart from the fact that the launch
was in collision with a boat.
His body was found three weeks later washed ashore on Thorney
Island. E-Mail me at Tinabeard@aol.com
ADMIRAL WGC MAXWELL I am trying to find out
information about Admiral WGC Maxwell who I believe was the Captain of
the Valiant at some time. If there is anyone out there who can help me
please E-mail. Lesley Brunink contact
here
My Grandad
started out as a stoker on HMS Valiant served up to 1943
promoted to
petty officer, Lived in
Warrington had a wife Gladys
Delooze and son
John . has anyone any information regarding his service
record?
delooze@manx.net
ADMIRAL OF THE FLEET LORD LEWIN...... My father was Terry Lewin,
ultimately he became
Admiral of the Fleet Lord Lewin whose last appointment was as Chief of the
Defence Staff at the time of the Falklands conflict. He died in January
1999
after which I passed the major part of his "important effects"
to the National
Maritime Museum (where he had also acted as head of the trustees). His
life has
been well covered in Richard Hill's authorised biography "Lewin of
Greenwich"
which is still in print and a good read. Now I am collating other
materials about him and
would particularly like to hear from all and any former colleagues, ship's
companies, national servicemen, anyone, with stories, memories and
recollections about him. I am particularly interested in sea jobs (but
anything
is welcome) which in order from 1939 were;- Belfast, Valliant,
Ashanti, Chequers, Corunna, HMY Britannia, Urchin, Tenby, Hermes. I
am aware that unless I collect these stories now
they will soon be lost so please, all of you, try to remember
something!
Many thanks, Tim Lewin
tim.lewin@btinternet.com
ERIC WILLIAM CROWCOMBE.. Since
a small boy my father told me stories of his time in the navey so i have
always been interested in the ships he served on, he has now sadly
passed away. In
the war years he served on H.M.S Valiant as I believe head of a pom pom
gunner team (chicargo piano) as they called it based near Valiants
funnel. I have many photographs of crew members, pictures of
crossing the line celebrations, admirals joining the fleet plus
pictures of valiant, tricomalee etc.
If any one remembers my father his name was ERIC
WILLIAM CROWCOMBE and would
like to email me Dougie on dntsales@bargain100.fsnet.co.uk
I would be glad to hear from you.
BERNARD FULLER (BUNNY).. My father, Bernard, served aboard the
Valiant in 1943-1945. If anyone knows him please get in touch at pam@eclipseit.demon.co.uk
(posted 19/05/03)
REGINALD H BENOY.. My late grandfather served on the Valiant
between 1923 and 1926. He also served on Vivid II (1923), Adventure
(1927) and Queen Elizabeth (1926). Any information contact me at eddreb@aviation.denel.co.za
LESLIE PHILLIPS.. My father in law Les served on Valiant as a
Yeoman Signalman whilst in Alexandria during WW2. Les recalls seeing the
U boat which sank Barham surface and come about in front of Valiant with
the bridge officer ordering to ram the u boat. He was seconded to the
USS Alabama as liaison staff prior to the Korean War. If anyone
remembers Les or has information about ship association sites contact us
at posidon3289@martinabbott.fsworld.co.uk
JACK KIRBY... My grandfather Jack Kirby served on the Valiant
between Nov 1939 and August 1941. He recently passed away but I would like
to hear from anyone who might have known him. Contact Mark at mark.kirby@btinternet.com
GEORGE H COTTRELL Served on HMS Valiant at 17
years as A/B Seamen for 2 years. Action Station, Cordite room 15"
Guns A Turret. The Pacific Fleet comprised of Battleships HMS Valiant,
Queen Elizabeth, renown and Aircraft carriers Unicorn and Illustrious. We
spent all out time bombarding Japanese positions. I received the Pacific
and Burma Star and of Course the 1939 - 1945 and defence medal. Sadly the
Valiant was damaged due to a fault with the Floating Dock. We were
transferred to HMS Resource which was a submarine repair ship and the
Valiant was sent back to Britain. Once while passing Burma we saw 5 of the
Queen's Royal Rifles, they were the only five that got through Jap lines
and were on the beach in Burma. we stopped and sent a picket boat to pick
them up. I was with them for five weeks in a rest camp in Hong Kong. I
would love to see any of the lads again. My best Mate was Dennis Clark
(address unknown) He is shown in the photo with me (below right). You
can contact me at at
George@cottrell342.fsworld.co.uk
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I am sending you this photograph of HMS Valiant on behalf of Able Seaman George Cottrell who served on her, the photo was taken by a shipmate,
Anthony Powell. email a.s.powell@clara.co.uk
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TRYING TO CONTACT. HMS Valiant's ships Doctor or Surgeon,
Commander John Smith, (But Smith may be part of his name)/ If you can
help please contact Eddie Hard at eddie@kilto.net
CHARLES DONAVON GODDEN . MARINE PLY/X100132RM. My Uncle served on
HMS Valiant in the Med during WW2. I am having difficulty in reconstructing
his full career. if anyone knew my Uncle I woulkd love to hear from them.
Please contact Howard Tulloch at htulloch@msc.ca
ABLE SEAMAN
GARNER. Served on HMS Valiant and HMS Malaya between 1942 and 1946,
(in the picture my Dad is on the left) if anyone knows him and would like
to contact him please e-mail us on Thegarners57@hotmail.com
To Able Seaman
Garner
Re: The photograph. The person without the hat is Bernard Eaglen who was
in the general mess
party with you; the leading seaman was Cock Sutton. I would be delighted
for details.
HMS
Valiant joined the British eastern Fleet in
January 1944 and took part in carrier raids against Japanese bases in
Indonesia. HMS valiant was badly damaged during refit in a floating dock
at Trincomalee, Ceylon, so bad was the damage that repairs were stopped,
and she was used as a training hulk for stockers at Devonport. She was
scrapped at Cairn Ryan and Troon between November 1948 and March 1950.
Spec same as above battleships
