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NAVY NEWS, OCTOBER 2007 29
Deaths Where are you now? Reunions
Vice Admiral Sir Ian McGeoch DSO, Ark Royal, Bulwark, RFA Tidespring
HMS Ashanti: Kim served onboard 1974- 1950s and went on to complete 22 years.
OCTOBER 2007 HMS Ceylon (1943-60) welcomes ship-
DSC. Joined RN as a special entry cadet (Falklands), Yeovilton, Culdrose, Abbotsinch.
77 and during that time there was a major Possibly acheived the rank of PO. The last
HMS Gurkha: Reunion at the Britannia mates from all commissions. The next re-
1931, served as midshipman in Royal Oak, Aged 62.
fi re onboard and sadly lives were lost. Kim address Terry has for him was at Millbrook,
Hotel, Coventry, October 5-7. More details union will be at the Kistor Hotel, Torquay,
Boadicea and Devonshire; six years later Eric John Davis ‘Scratch’. CPO. Served
would like to get in touch with anyone else Cornwall, though he was later in Malta liv-
from Dave Kilpatrick on e-mail kilpatrick01@ April 25-28. Enquiries to Tony Mendoza,
specialised in submarines. At outbreak of war 1953-72. Joined as a Radio Electrical
who was onboard during this time. Contact ing on his own boat ‘Darag’. Contact Terry
btinternet.com or tel: 07974 156996. at tonymarinem@netscape.net, write to 5
he was in submarine Clyde; passed the ‘Per- Artifi cer apprentice with FAA at Ariel fi nishing
Kim ‘Ringo’ Starr at kimstarr1@hotmail.com Allen at quellan211@yahoo.com or write to
HMS Troubridge: Reunion on October 13 Heidelburg Rd, Southsea, Hants, PO4 0AS
isher’ in 1940; commanded Splendid during as REA(A)1 at Fulmar. Served in Victorious,
or write to 20 Greenpark Close, Mullinger Co. PO Box 59, Rosetta, KwaZulu-Natal, 3301,
at the Royal Hotel in Crewe. Contact Bryan or tel: 023 9283 7003.
the Allied landing in North Africa (Operation Hermes and Ark Royal. August 6. Aged 69.
Westmeath, Ireland. South Africa.
Pace at 665 West Marr Road, Howell, MI
Torch), sinking more tonnage than any other Fred Hambleton. AB. Served in
HMS Ashanti: Mike Clarke is trying to Fast Minelayers Association: If anyone
48855, USA or e-mail romft1@yahoo.com.
MAY 2008
submarine, but sunk by a German destroyer Fishguard, Rose Bay, Landing Craft
locate Philip Hughes. He served in HMS who served on the six fast minelayers, Ab-
HMS Tireless: The second Tireless (Build)
HMS Ruler/885 Squadron NAS: Reunion
– he remained on board until sure no one left (Singapore) Member of HMS Loch Fada
Ashanti from 1964-67 as a stoker. If you diel, Latona, Welshman, Ariadne, Manxman
reunion is to be held at the Royal Hotel,
at Bristol Thistle Hotel, May 9-12. Details
alive and would sink; hauled from the water Association. August 7. Aged 82.
have a contact for him could you contact and Apollo, is interested in joining the ass-
Crewe, October 19-21. Contact Roly ‘Jan’
from John Robson on 028 9079 6538 or Ted
into a German motorboat. Several escape
Mike Clarke at oneidamj@hotmail.com or sociation, please contact Jim Calcraft on
Lock at roly@lock114.fsnet.co.uk, tel: 01179
Restall on 0117 932 7074.
attempts before success, mentioned in dis-
ROYAL NAVAL ASSOCIATION
write to 22-60 Edmonton Street, Winnipeg, 01562 67822.
133168 or write to 59 Whitley Mead, Harry
HMS Cleopatra Old Shipmates Asso-
patches. SOO in 4th Cruiser Squadron; CO
Temp Lt David Odhams RNVR, RN.
Manitoba, R3C 1P7, Canada. HMS Phoebe: Trying to trace ex REM
Stoke, S Gloucs, BS34 8XT.
ciation: A fl ourishing organisation which is
frigate Fernie; CO of 4th Submarine Division
Aquitaine branch. Served 1939-46 in trawlers;
HMS Brighton: Seeking everyone who ‘Wiggy’ Bennett who served aboard HMS
actively recruiting ex-Cleos from the cruiser
in Sydney, 1949; two years as director of Un-
completed the long gunnery course. August
served in HMS Brighton to join the fl edgling Phoebe 1971-72 with a view to having a
NOVEMBER 2007 and frigate to join us. Wives/partners are also
derwater Warfare Division; CO of Lion from
6. Aged 86.
association. Seeking stories and pictures for reunion: Brum Penton, Colin Drewitt, Neil
Devon County Festival of Remembrance very welcome. AGM and reunion is at the
62-64. Admiral President of RNC Greenwich,
John Porter. AB LTO. Served 1942-46.
the association website. For more informa- Avery and Bomber Wells. If you can help,
takes place on November 8 at 1930 in the Britannia Hotel, Coventry, May 9-12. If you
Flag Offi cer Submarines, and FOSNI. One
Motorcycle dispatch rider during the London
tion contact ‘Jeff’ Warr at hmsbrightonf106@ contact Bomber Wells at bom-wells@
Great Hall, Exeter University. Tickets for RBL are interested contact Warwick Franklin at
of the founders of Navy News, editor of The
Blitz attached to London Fire Brigade
yahoo.co.uk or tel: 0113 226 9160. Website cerdincottage.fsnet.co.uk, tel: 01646
members at £6, non-members £8. Further
warwick_franklin@hotmail.com, tel: 01752
Naval Review 1972-80 and wrote An Affair of
aged 15. Joined RN aged 18 and served
is: http://www.hmsbrightonf106.co.uk. 602457 or 0787 013 4693 or write to Hazel
details from HQ, Devon County Royal Brit-
366611 or write to 127 Kit Hill Crescent, St
Chances: a Submariner’s Odyssey, 1939-44
at Dunkirk, Malta and Salerno; Nelson
HMS Bulwark, Albion and Centaur Hill Farm, Llanstadwell, Milford Haven.
ish Legion, 3 Barnfi eld Crescent, Exeter, EX1
Budeaux, Plymouth, Devon, PL5 1EL.
(1991) and The Princely Sailor: Mountbat-
and Victorious. Founder and life member
Association: Did you ever serve in Bulwark, Royal Naval Electrical Branch Associa-
1QT, tel: 01392 273111 or 01392 272211.
HMS Whitesand Bay Association: Ship-
ten of Burma (1996). Active interest in many
Wymondham branch and became Chairman
Albion or Centaur? The association is open tion: Shipmates reunited after 51 years at the
HMS Eagle – last commission 1969-
mates from all commissions are welcome to
nautical associations and a member of the
1996. August 6. Aged 83.
to anyone who served at any time on these Inaugural General Meeting and reunion of
72: Pickle Night reunion on HMS Warrior in
the next reunion (19th) which will be held at
Queen’s Body Guard for Scotland, the Royal
Sammy McKnight. Stoker 1st Class.
ships. Magazine three times per year plus the Royal Naval Electrical Branch Associa-
Portsmouth on November 9. All ex-Eaglets,
the Royal Maritime Club, Portsmouth, May
Company of Archers, 1969-2003. Associa-
Londonderry branch. Served HMS
events including AGM/Social, sea-days and tion in Bournemouth in September. Pictures
spouses and partners welcome. Dinner,
12-13. For more details contact Geoff Night-
tion of RN Offi cers. August 12. Aged 93.
Londonderry (WW2). August 1. Aged 82.
anniversary commemorations. Membership on www.rneba.org.uk. Where are your ex
dance and entertainment on the night, plus
ingale, 268 Galley Hill, Hemel Hempstead,
Rear Admiral Robin Mayo. Training in
Frederick Childs. L/Sea. Served WW2
is just £8 per annum. Enquiries to Leigh Eas- Electrical messmates? They might be mem-
‘up spirits’, reception and get togeher. Buffet
Herts, HP1 3LD or tel: 01442 263405.
Ramillies and Venturous as a midshipman
and after in Dahlia, Mullion Cove, White Bear,
ton at ngsfo@tiscali.co.uk, website http:// bers already and looking for you. For infor-
on Saturday November 10, 1300 onwards, at
RN Artifi cer Apprentices, Series 33: 50th
in the RNR and qualifi ed in submarines, but
Liverpool, Jutland and Barrosa. Founder
www.bulwarkassoc.plus.com or write to mation on this growing association, write to
the Duke of Buckingham, Old Portsmouth.
anniversary reunion for Series 33, Royal
considered too old for submarine service by
member of Thurrock branch. August 26.
Glenmoray, Hayford Place, Cambusbarron, Mike Crowe, Royal Naval Electrical Branch
Contact organiser Danny du Feu (former
Navy Artifi cer Apprentices who joined up in
1938 when he joined the RN so specialised
Aged 81.
Stirling, FK7 9JX. Association, 7 Heath Road, Lake, Sandown,
LSeaboats), email danny@ddf-photography.
May 1958. This will take place on May 24
in anti-submarine warfare. At outbreak of
George F Hepworth. Shipwright 1.
HMS Caledonia: Seeking Dave Allabas- Isle of Wight, PO36 8PG or e-mail mike@
co.uk, mobile 07891 660715 or 57 Westover
at the Royal Maritime Club, Portsmouth.
war in depot ship Medway in Hong Kong
Redcar and District branch. Served 1939-
ter who was an Ordnance Artifi cer with Peter rneba.org.uk.
Road, Leicester LE3 3DU.
All enquiries to Bill Priestlands at bilsyl@
laying submarine detection equipment; then
58 in Havelock, Vimy, Maidstone, Kenya,
John Dominy in October/November 1957 at HMS Salisbury: In 1958 ‘Taffy’ Bowden,
DECEMBER 2007
tiscali.co.uk, tel: 01375 642057 or write to
became anti-submarine training offi cer in
Mauritius, Starling, Newcastle, Boxer and
Caledonia. Dave was John’s best man when an EMM Stoker, joined HMS Salisbury and
HMS Protector Association: Annual
‘Priestlands’, Mill Lane, Horndon on the Hill,
Scotland. Commanded the sloop Aberdeen
Cormorant. August 22. Aged 88.
he got married in Fareham on November became pals with a leading EMM Stoker,
Christmas reunion on December 8 at the
Essex, SS17 8LX
and seven ships of the 56th Escort Group
Percy Thomas Price. PO G/Q. Served
2. With his Golden Wedding coming up he whose fi rst name was Malcolm (surname
Spice Ship Inn, Weymouth. 2008 Annual
OCTOBER 2008
based in Sierra Leone. In 1947-48 he
1935-48 in Ganges, Hood, Javelin,
would like to be able to invite Dave. Contact unknown). They both went to the Far East in
Grand Reunion and AGM will be held at the
Safety Equipment & Survival Associa-
commanded Chevron on the Palestine Patrol
Rhododendron, Welcome, Pozerica (PQ17
Mrs Shirley J Lawrence, 7 Testbourne Road, 1959 and returned in September 1960. They
Metropole Hotel, Blackpool. For further in-
tion reunion will be held at Bosworth Hall,
and later covered the withdrawal of British
convoy). Founder member of the Fellowship
Totton, SO40 8FE. were both drafted to Portsmouth, Malcolm
formation or booking details please contact
Market Bosworth, Warkwickshire, October
forces from Palestine. XO of the carrier
of Naval Men and a member of the North
HMS Caunton: Any one know the where- went to POs Victory and Malcolm to Gosport.
Doug Harris at dougatspindrift@aol.com,
17-19. Please contact Gordon ‘Pixie’ Parkes
Theseus (Korea) then the fi rst captain-in-
Russia Club, HMS Hood Association and
abouts of ex-Leading Stoker Pearman, who In 1968, Taffy was involved in a car accident
online at http://www.hmsprotector.org or
at gordon.parkes@ntlworld.com or tel:
charge, Clyde; in 1961 he took over as
Algerines Association. Standard bearer for
served on HMS Caunton 1958-59 and was and left the Navy. He would like to hear from
tel: 01495 718870.
01483 823181.
captain of HMS St Angelo (Malta). His last
the North Russia Club and Lancing branch
best man at Phil’s wedding in 1960 in Port- Malcolm, who lived in Manchester. Contact
appointment was Norway as naval deputy
RNA. August 16. Aged 87.
smouth? Phil now lives in Western Australia. Taffy through his daughter Miss M Vernon,
MARCH 2008 HMS Ulster 1958-60 Commission: The
to C-in-C Allied Forces, Northern Europe;
Harry Axe Hill. CPO Sick Berth branch.
Contact Philip Hipkins at philiphipkins@ 10 Wykeham Drive, Lower Ham, Plymouth,
HMS Loch Fada Association: 11th an- 50th and fi nal reunion will take place October
retired with a CB in 1965. July 6. Aged 98.
Served 1939-46 at Stonehouse, HMS St
bigpond.com or write to: 24 Northmoor PL2 2SF or tel: 07877 164761.
nual reunion, March 7-10, at the Mill Rythe 24-27 at the Kistor Hotel in Torquay. Details
Rear Admiral Derek Bazalgette. Joined
George (Isle of Man) and Mandapan (Ceylon).
Road, Eden Hill, WA, 6054, Australia. HMS Sheffi eld, Protector and O-Boats:
Holiday Resort, Hayling Island. Contact Bob of cost and the weekend package can be
Dartmouth aged 13 in 1937. In 1941 he
Also member of Sick Berth Staff Association.
HMS Gambia: Seeking any former crew Tony Hammond would like to hear from
Harris at bobharrisf390@supanet.com, tel: obtained from Reg Ralph at reginald.ralph@
took part in convoys to North Russia in the
September 3. Aged 86.
of HMS Gambia, who served between 1942 anyone who was on his ships or subma-
023 8039 1848 or see the website: http:// btinternet.com, tel: 01323 725978 or write to
cruiser Kent as midshipman, then seconded
Bill Hillier. AB. South Bristol, secretary
and 1960, who may not know of the HMS rines during 1957-66. He was on Sheffi eld,
www.hms-lochfada.org.uk. 20 Penhale Road, Eastbourne, East Sussex,
to the destroyer Meteor during convoys
and founder member. Served 1958-67.
Gambia Association. All ranks and rates Protector and O-Boats. Contact Tony at
APRIL 2008
BN22 7JX. Details also on website at www.
PQ18 to Murmansk and QP14. Service in
Trained at Raleigh and served in Penelope.
are applicable. Contact Bill Hartland at shirleyandtony@tiscali.co.uk, tel: 0121 360
The South Atlantic Medal Association
candoo.com/ncot/ulster12.html
Valiant and landing craft Redoubt; post
June 8.
Billhartland@hmsgambia.com, visit the 7756 or write to 4 Sutherland Close, Great
1982 – SAMA(82): Reunion at the Royal SEPTEMBER 2009
war Solebay, Saintes and Aisne. Lead the
website at http://www.hmsgambia.com, tel: Barr, Birmingham, B43 7LT.
Maritime Club, Portsmouth, April 4-7. Any- HMS Fisgard Series 37 September 1959
Chatham Division Field Gun competition
ASSOCIATION OF RN OFFICERS
01934 860186. HMS Tyler: Are there any more former
one who was awarded this medal is invited Artifi cer Apprentices: In order to plan a 50th
team in 1950 and qualifi ed as a specialist
Lt Cdr B H T Cookson RNR.
HMS Ganges 1957-59, Collingwood shipmates of this Captain-class frigate still
to become a member of the association and anniversary reunion on, or about, September
gunnery offi cer in 1952. Served Birmingham
Lt Cdr W C Green. Served: Maidstone,
43 Mess 352/361: Seeking James Adams, enjoying life? A few are still in contact with
attend the AGM/reunion. Details from the 14 2009 would all ‘ex-boys’ from this class
1958-59 then commanded minesweepers of
Victory, Royal Arthur, Narvik, Drake, Hermes,
George Grant, Barry ‘Jack’ Harman (Ips- each other and they would welcome oth-
organiser ‘Joe’ Erskine at john.erskine1@ please indicate their support by contacting
108th Squadron around Cyprus. 2iC of Blake
Barfoil and Centurion.
wich), Jervis Markham, Winterburn, Jeff ers. Contact Harry ‘Jock’ Bryce, 23 Dalriada
ntlworld.com or see the website at http:// Peter Ashley at peter.ashley4@btinternet.
and the carrier Centaur during a mutiny
Capt W Hawley. Served: Ocean, Heron,
Butler, Dave Frater, Dave Charles and Road, Greenock, PA16 0RB or tel: 01475
www.sama82.org or tel: 023 9279 1258. com or tel: 07867 970323.
in the Tanganyika Rifl es. Director of Naval
Seahawk, Victory, Centaur, Eagle and NATO.
many more. Please contact J W Curtis at 719793.
Operations and trade in the MoD; CO of the
Lt S H Spencer. Served: Victorious,
johnwillycurtis@tiscali.co.uk or tel: 01780 HMS Venerable: Jim Maingay (Dutch),
frigate Aurora then posted to Hong Kong as
Osprey, Daedalus, Bulwark, St Vincent,
754291. evacuee on board HMS Venerable from
chief staff offi cer. Final seagoing tour as CO
Barnard and Dryad.
HMS Ganges 1966-67: Fred would like to Batavia (Java) to Colombo, December 1945,
Swap drafts
of carrier Bulwark, converted to amphibious
ALGERINES ASSOCIATION
hear from anyone who was with him at Shot- seeks information about Harry Jones, sea-
operations. Last appointment was as Admiral
Andrew Roxborough. ERA. Served
ley Gate 1966-68. He would especially like to man HMS Venerable. Contact Jim Maingay
President of the Naval college at Greenwich.
Blackpool (Bangor). July 24. Aged 87.
hear from Dave Tucker and his wife Valerie, at jimmaingay@skynet.be or write to Alfons
July 22. Aged 83.
Lt Ron Wilby RNVR. Served in Pincher.
who at some stage may have been living in Servaislei 37, Schoten, 2900, Belgium.
ABLogs(Pers) Neverson. Draft: Sultan onwards. Contact: 96021 960 4115 or inter-
Sub Lt Graham ‘Nobby’ Clarke. One of
August 15. Aged 91.
Cambridge. Contact Fred ‘Lofty’ Munson, 59 HMS Glasgow: Tracing quarterdeck staff
AIB (current). Will swap for: any Logs(Pers) nal e-mail TELIC-BAS-SIB-RMP-CLK3.
the last two rating pilots. Served 1949-60.
Sub Lt Dennis Hawkes. Served in
Windy Nook Road, Sheriff Hill, Gateshead, of the 1948-50 commission, namely: Corn-
draft in RM Poole. Contact: 023 9254 2421 Scottish draft, Rosyth. Draft: RNAC(N)
Qualifi ed as a pilot 1950 and joined Glory
Truelove. August 18. Aged 84.
NE9 6QP. twaite (Liverpool), Garthwaite (Geordie),
or 0796 452 7563. running pre-Raleigh courses for new recruits
in 1951 fl ying Firefl y 5s 51-52 (Korea); fl ew
HMS Girdle Ness 1960-62: Looking up Wright (Manchester) and Jock Graig. If there
CH1 McConachie. Draft: 800 NAS, RAF in Rosyth. Generally a four-day week. Any
from Eagle and operated from all UK Naval
SUBMARINERS ASSOCIATION old shipmates from M(E)s, LM(E)s – particu- are any other ex ’48-50 crew do please get
Cottesmore (current). Will swap for: any branch, LH and above. Contact: Lt Mark
Air Stations. In 1955 he ejected upon landing
J A L ‘Alastair’ McEwan. AB. Hull branch. larly seeking M(E) Keith ‘Pusser’ Hill for pos- in touch. Ex-crew of D88 are also requested
ship, any base – except carriers. Contact: Ruston on 9335 65153.
aboard Albion and went under the full length
Served 1943-46 in Thrasher and Trenchant. sible reunion in future. Contact Derek Law at to get in touch as you will be made very
01572 812241 ext 7488. POMEM(M) Swift. Draft: HMS Campbel-
of the ship; this qualifi ed him for the Goldfi sh
Aged 83. derek&jean@talktalk.net, tel: 01706 631205 welcome. Contact Allan Mercer, 89 Royal
LET(ME) Jones. Draft: HMS Endurance, town (current), deploying October 07 to May
Club. Served 1956-59 in Hal Far, Malta.
J O ‘John’ Park. ERA1. Bristol branch. or write to 30 Southdown Close, Rochdale, Avenue, Widnes, WA8 8HJ or tel: 0151 510
October 2007. Will swap for: any P2000, 08. Will swap for: any Plymouth-based ship,
In 1968 he led an expedition in a SRN6
Served 1955-59 in Artemis, Selene, Auriga, Lancs, OL11 4PP. 2445.
Hunt-class MCMV or River-class. Swap deploying or not. Contact: 248-pomem1@
hovercraft from Manaus in Brazil to Trinidad
Seascout and Seraph. Aged 75. HMS Lincoln: Looking for anyone who Devonport Field Gun Association is still
available from January 2008. Contact: (mo- a.dii.mod.uk.
via the River Negro, Casiciare Channel and
E J ‘Eric’ Taylor. AB HSD. Scotland NE served aboard HMS Lincoln 1968-69, Far open to all past command Field Gunners and
bile) 0791 733 7409 or otjones@hotmail. ABWS(EW) Garnett. Draft: HMS Kent,
River Orinoco that was the subject of a BBC
branch. Served 1948-49 in Sirdar, Seneschal East Fleet, to join our reunion in July 2008. supporters who wish to become members.
co.uk. deploying to Far East next year. Will swap
programme The Last Great Journey on Earth.
and Trump. Aged 82. Have contacted the commanding offi cer, the Further information can be obtained from
ABLogs(Pers) M Ramage. Draft: HMS for: draft to HMS Albion or any Plymouth-
August 4.
R J ‘Ron’ Woodfi eld. L/Cook. Northants navigator and the Beira Bish. Please contact Paula Garnham at paula953@tiscali.co.uk or
Illustrious, March 2008. Will swap for: based Type 23. Contact: bradford_matlow@
Jack Hodges. Leading Cook. Served
branch. Served 1945-46 in Telemachus, LCk Cass Goulbourne at dcgoulbourne@ tel: 01803 322320. There is an answerphone
any Plymouth-based ship from November hotmail.co.uk.
1958-66 at Ariel and in HMS Saintes also
Sceptre and Solent. Aged 79. aol.com or tel: 01942 894544. so if not available please leave a message
submarines Truncheon and Cachalot;
HMS Londonderry: Seeking messmates and we will return your call. Existing mem-
fi nishing in HMS Maidstone. July 18 in
HMS UNICORN ASSOCIATION from the electrical mess 1965-67: EM bers should remember that membership is
Victoria, Australia. Aged 65.
William John ‘Bill’ Brown. Leading Air Scouse Jones, LEM Bob Gordon, LEM Nev- renewable on January 1.
Dennis A Defries. CPO. Served FAA as
Mechanic Ordnance in Unicorn from 1943- ille, REM Jemson and any others. Contact HMS Whitesand Bay: Looking to fi nd
Chief Air Fitter (A/E) 1946-69 in Excalibur,
46. Treasurer of the association for many Eric ‘George’ Whittaker at kateric@gotadsl. EM1 Jeff Steed who served aboard between
Gamecock, Fulmer, Daedalus, Heron,
years. May 5. Aged 82. co.uk or write to 12 Summerdale, Shotley 1952-54, or anyone who knows of his where-
Nuthatch, Peregrine, Curlew, Seahawk,
Derek ‘Lofty’ Norris RM. Served in Bridge, Consett, Co. Durham, DH8 0ET. abouts. Contact Geoff Nightingale, 268 Gal-
Victorious, Condor, Goldcrest and Ark Royal;
Unicorn 1951-54. June 5. Aged 79. Eric Cyril Lowder: Seeking old friend Eric ley Hill, Hemel Hempstead, Herts, HP1 3LD
also RN and RM Careers Service, 1969-84.
Eric ‘Buck’ Taylor. AB (QR3). Served who joined the RN as a Boy Entrant in the or tel: 01442 263405.
July 15. Aged 77.
1944-56 and in Unicorn 1949-51. August.
George Chapman. Tel. Caledonia Boy
Aged 80.
1937. Served in Resource (Malta), Warspite
W Robert ‘Bob’ Dearing. PO Air Me-
1939-41, Alresford, Halladale 41-44, Naval
chanic (L). Ganges Boy and served in Grey- Ask Jack
Party 2421, Duke of York, Tyne, Loch Ruther-
hound, Victory, wartime Ark Royal, Waxwing,
on, Chevron, and Adamant. PO Tel. Instruc-
Nuthatch, Fulmar; also at Bankstown
tor 1959 at Ganges and recruiting PO South
(Australia) and 854 Squadron (Nowra). Served
Shields. HMS Caledonia Association. July.
Unicorrn 1942-45. August 5. Aged 87.
HMS Arethusa: Seeking anyone who was compile her wartime history. Contact Ron
Fred Arthurs. Ex-Caledonia Boy 1938 on the Royal Naval training ship Arethusa Young at c.young80@ntlworld.com or write Please call 023 9273 4448 for details
and a member of the association.
HMS NEWFOUNDLAND ASSOCIATION
in the 60s, early 70s, who remembers to 29 Mitchell Avenue, Thornaby on Tees,
Paul ‘Billy’ Easton. LPT. Served HMS
Graham Brereton. Stoker. Served 1943-
Malcolm Rogers, Hazel’s brother. He has TS17 9DH.
or email:
London, Vernon, Nottingham, Daedalus and
46 in ship 1944-46 also served in Resolution.
passed away and Hazel is looking to put a HMS Saintes, Autumn/Winter 1953:
others. August 13 in Spain.
August 17. Aged 82.
subscriptions@navynews.co.uk
story together about his life. Is there an ‘old Seeking information about my uncle,
Rev Stephen Pickering. Joined chaplaincy
Cpl Anthony Scott RM. In ship 1956-58.
boys’ club for this ship, any help would be Terence John Johnson, Stoker/Mechanic.
service in the RN 1982 and served ten years
August 16. Aged 72.
great. Contact Hazel Smith (née Rogers), 11 He died in November/December 1953. One
at Raleigh, Andromeda, Cochrane (Rosyth),
Cpl Hugh Wright RM. In ship 1952-55
St Pierre Avenue, Grantham, Lincolnshire, of his messmates was at his funeral at Fayid,
3rd Submarine Squadron (Faslane) and
also served 40 Commando RM. August 13.
NG31 9FH or tel: 01476 560136. Egypt, with an offi cer. Don’t know who they
Mercury in 1987. Chaplain of RN Hospitals
Aged 76.
HMS Cavendish (R15/D15): Alan has were, no names are mentioned in the letter.
Stonehouse and Haslar. Served in the fi rst
John Hughes RM. Served 1945-68 in
seen a photograph of Cavendish coming Can any one help me out there? Contact Su-
Gulf War on board RFA Argus returning to
Newfoundland, Glasgow, Protector and 40,
alongside HMS Arbiter which shows forward san Cartwright, 2 Hillcrest Avenue, Homes
Haslar after hostilities ceased. August 18.
41, 45 Commando RM. August 22.
armament of two 4in turrets, not two single Chapel, Cheshire, CW4 7DU or tel 01477
Aged 54.
4.7in as built. Does anyone know when or 533298.
William Ward. Served in Bruce, Glasgow,
LST & LANDING CRAFT ASSOCIATION
why this conversion took place? Contact HMS Sefton 1944-46: Walter ‘Wally’
Whitesand Bay, Vanguard, Sheffi eld and
R Perkins. Served in LCI(L) 130,
Alan T Ashworth at alan@ashwora.demon. Charles Colin Wheeler was steward on board
AFD 33. HMS Glasgow Association. August
LCS(R)1 and LCT 2447. July 27.
co.uk, tel: 01943 465899 or write to 14 during this period. Do you have any informa-
7. Aged 75.
W F Tomkinson. Served in LCT 700.
Bridge Avenue, Otley, LS21 2AA. tion about the Sefton having served during
Gordon David Carter. Bugler. Served
June 1.
RNAS Culdrose: The daughter of Roger this period or know of relatives who did?
1954-64. Joined as Boy Bugler at RM School
H Thompson. Served in LST 3002 and
Stuart Burgess, who was in the Royal Navy Contact Colin Wheeler, tel: 01732 762363, or
of Music, Deal. Member of both Portsmouth
HMS Obedient. July 31.
from 1950s to 1975-6 and was based in HMS at colin@colinwheeler1.wanadoo.co.uk.
and Plymouth Bands and served in Eagle,
L A Hewson. Served in LCTs 344, 379
Culdrose, is seeking pictures and information Service Transfers: At the end of 1944,
Lynx, Puma and staff of Fleet HQ, South
and 1150. August 18.
about him. He died in 1976 in a car accident start of 1945 Mr Underwood recalls that ‘By
Africa and HMS Afrikander 1961-63. August
J F Larcombe. Served in LCT 1099.
in Cornwall. She and her sisters are wonder- command of their Lordships’ fully trained
22. Aged 68.
August 23.
ing if anyone remembers him and perhaps men from the RN, RM and RAF were trans-
Colin John Gould. PO. Joined at 17 in
has any photos of him. They only have a ferred to the Army with a view to defeat-
AR
Association
N
of
Royal Navy Officers
O
1948. Served in Diamond and Lynx. August
18. Aged 75.
Raymond Bancroft. Telegraphist.
Sports lottery
few. If you know anyone who can help, con- ing Germany in the shortest possible time.
ARNO is the Membership Benefits of membership
tact Hayley Burgess at poohbearburgess@ If anyone else remembers this happening Association and Charitable Trust include;
hotmail.com or tel: 07866 606874. could they contact Mr Underwood, 41 Val-
Founder member of HMS Ladybird (Sasebo
for serving and retired commissioned
HMS Newcastle 1955-62: Looking to entines Way, Rush Green, Romford, Essex,
*
an Annual Year Book which has many
Japan 1950-52) Association. August 26.
hear from any old sailors who served on RM7 0YD.
officers of the RN, RM, QARNNS, the
interesting articles and useful
Bert Gapes. Stoker 1st Class. Served
HMS Newcastle between 1955-62 who re- Wilkinson Sword: Cdr Hatch served as former WRNS and their Reserves.
information
1944-47 in Duke, Hornet, Fulmer and
Speedwell. August 22. Aged 81.
August 18: £5,000 – Lt M Scott, 771 NAS member Joseph ‘Joe’ O’Hagan? Unfortu- the XO in HMS Raleigh from September 2003 *
a secure on-line membership list
Charles F Larvin. L/Sto. Served 1941-
Culdrose; £1,500 – MEM1 A W Tite, HMS nately Joseph passed away in 1985 leaving until May 2005, hosting the many senior na-
The ARNO Charitable Trust
*
a special rate for roadside
46 WW2 in HMS Vienna and Loch Katrine.
Iron Duke; £500 – AET1 S A Mitchell, 824 a young family and wife who would like to val offi cers who took the salute at the Pass-
provides advice and access to breakdown cover
August 18. Aged 84.
NAS Culdrose.
hear of any stories. My mother-in-law recalls ing Out Parade. At some point his sword was
charitable funds for those members,
Lt Cdr Graham Frazer. Served 1965-
him speaking of a friend with the nickname swapped with one of theirs. He won a Gieves
*
temporary membership of the Naval
August 25: £5,000 – Lt G A Dalgleish,
97 in submarines Revenge, Churchill,
‘Yorkie’. Contact David Brown at david. sword (no distinguishing markings) and lost
their wives, widows and dependents
Club, Mayfair, London
HMS York; £1,500 – POA(Phot) S L Rose,
Swiftsure and Opossum; also surface ships
HMS Heron; £500 – Lt M J Moore, HMS
brown@alexanders-sawmills.co.uk or tel: his Wilkinson sword (with G W H HATCH en-
who are in need and/or experience *
provision for buying and selling
Arrow, Invincible (Falklands) and fi nally Staff
Tyne.
07979 860353. graved on the blade). He would be extremely financial difficulties.
uniform and/or swords
Offi cer Intelligence to Flag Offi cer Scotland,
September 1: £5,000 – WO1(MEA) M
HMS Penelope: During her years of serv- grateful if he could return the Gieves sword * an identity card
Northern England & Northern Ireland. August
C Claydon, HMS Sultan; £1,500 – Lt Cdr
ice the frigate HMS Penelope (F127) visited to its rightful owner and get his own back. If
Membership Association
*
entitlement to various trade discounts
3. Aged 60.
J D Boddington, 820 NAS Culdrose; £500
the Port of London just once, at the begin- anyone on checking their sword, fi nd that it subscription: £12 annually or a single
Arthur ‘Dick’ Burggy. AB LTO. Boy
ning of December 1977. Can anyone offer in- has mysteriously become a Wilkinson vari-
* regional social functions (subsidised)
– MEA App D M T Vincent, HMS Sultan. payment of £180 for Life Membership. and many more benefits and services
Entrant 1924. Last two ships Nigeria and September 8: £5,000 – Lt P S Rogers,
formation or copies of pictures of this event? ant, he would be delighted to hear from them
Mauritius (D-Day). September 1. Aged 94. BRNC; £1,500 – POMEM(M) L M Bubb,
Any costs incurred such as postage and so that a swap can be executed. Contact Contact details; tel: 020 7402 5231 fax: 020 7402 5533
Dave Thompson. Aircraft Mechanic. HMS Liverpool; £500 – MEM1 P S Pullen,
copies of pictures will, of course, be met. Cdr Giles Hatch RN, ACT SEE DPM, SHAPE,
email: osec@arno.org.uk www.arno.org.uk
Ganges boy. Served 1960-85 in Victorious, HMS Illustrious.
Contact Peter Rickard at peter.v.rickard@ BFPO 26 or tel: 00 32 65 448510.
btopenworld.com or tel: 07756 786665. Telegraphist Badge: Peter is looking for
Please send me details and membership application form:
S32: Looking for former crew mem- two, if possible, PO Telegraphist badges
Entries for the Deaths’ column and Swap Drafts
bers or information on S32 a former British – white background with the blue wings and Name & address__________________________________________________
powerboat, built MASB, later used for ASR fl ash with crown above (as worn on white
news
in November’s Noticeboard must be received by
duties and possibly Special Duties, what uniforms or No 8s). He will pay any reason-
_______________________________________________________________
navy
October 12
would these be? Remarkably this vessel able costs. Contact Peter at peter@talknor.
__________________________________________________________________
still survives and is under restoration by freeserve.co.uk or tel: 01603 618806 or
a private individual who would like to 07752 190495.
to: Membership Secretary,ARNO, 70 Porchester Terrace, LONDON W2 3TP
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