32 NAVY NEWS, MARCH 2008
Assignments Where are you now? Deaths
Col M W Dunham promoted to Acting
152 Class: Did you join the RN in July HMS Hermes: In 1963 Carol (Jordan AB(WS) Arron Hasell. HMS Cumberland. A McMillan. HMS Sparrow Association. Frank Wade. Able Seaman Gunner.
Brigadier and appointed to CTCRM as Com-
1958? Were you in 152 class with Jack Boyd, then) was good friends with Doreen and Sid January 11. HMS Cumberland Association. February 6. Newark branch. Served from 1942 on Russian
mandant from 21 April.
Paddy Grubb, Mick Clayton, Tex Whitehall Deller. Sid at that time was on HMS Hermes. Cdr Ian Christopher Coulton. Fort Block- Lt Harry J Lawford RNVR. Algerines As- convoys in Saxifrage and Mediterranean
Cdr B R Meakin to HMS Eaglet as CO
etc? Did you go to Iceland in HMS Vigo with They lived in Portsmouth and had two chil- house. Aged 51. February 1. sociation, served in Orcadia. Aged 89. Janu- convoys in Tumult. Aged 84. January 29.
on January 22.
CPO Nicholson? If you did contact Frank dren, Paul about six and Susan about two ary 26. Josephine ‘Jo’ Fagg née Solan. Bexhill-
Capt P M Bennett to HMS Daring as CO
Leech, 26 Alverstone Avenue, Birkenhead, years old. Carol emigrated to Canada soon Vice-Admiral Sir George Vallings. Went Lt Albert Thurgood. Algerines Associa- on-Sea branch, founder member. 2nd Offi cer
on May 12.
Merseyside, CH41 0BT or tel: 0151 653 after and lost contact. She heard later that to sea as a midshipman in 1950 in Theseus tion, served in Albacore. Aged 90. January WRNS. Served 1949-55 at RNC Greenwich,
Capt K W L Keble to HMS Albion as CO
0882. they may have emigrated to Australia in deployed to Korea; picked out for rapid pro- 27. Ceres, Dauntless, RNAS Lee on Solent and
on May 13.
William Bradley: Looking for William the late 1960s. Doreen and Sid may be in motion and appointed commander in 1965 John ‘Shakey’ Preston Wallace. RNVB Sussex. Aged 81. January 9.
Capt S J N Kings to HMS Ocean as CO
Bradley who sailed from ‘Plymouth to Port- their 60s now. Carol would love to catch up at the age of 33. Two years later he was PO(MEM) Royal Navy; Lt (2nd Engineering Dennis Allchin. Bexhill-on-Sea branch.
on May 5.
smouth’, November 10 1967. Contact Phil- with them after all this time. If anyone can given command of Defender and in 1970 as Offi cer) RFA. Trained at Ganges. Ships in- Served in RN and RM during WW2. Present
Lt Cdr M J Jacques to HMS Bangor as
lip Archer, Linksfi eld, Plympton, Plymouth, help, please contact Carol Williams at car- Executive Offi cer to HMS Bristol where he cluded Londonderry, Eastbourne, Rothesay. at Dunkirk, served in Belfast. Aged 83.
CO on April 15. Devon, PL7 5EB or email: p.archer999@ ol_ann1945@hotmail.com or write to 19929 remained for three years. Promoted captain Left the RN, and later joined the RFA. Aged
January 9.
Cdr C Aspinell RNR to HMS King Alfred btinternet.com or tel: 01752 335747. Silverhope Road, Hope, British Columbia, in 1974 and after a two-year appointment as 55. December 18.
Daniel Neville. Bexhill-on-Sea branch.
as CO on January 7. HMS Challenger 1949-52: We would like V0X 1L2, Canada. naval attaché at the British High Commission Mid John Rooke. HMS Belfast Associa-
Served in RN 1947-49 as Telegraphist in St
Cdre J S Westbrook to become Commo- to hear from former shipmates of HMS Chal- HMS Victory (RNB): Ted and his wife in Canberra, Australia, he was given com- tion, served onboard 1952. A valued mem-
Kitts, Anson, and RNAS Hornbill. Aged 78.
dore Devonport Flotilla on May 6. lenger’s ‘World Oceanographical Survey’ are searching for his ‘oppo’ Peter ‘Lofty’ mand of the 2nd Frigate Squadron 1977-78. ber of the association committee, serving as
January 20.
1950–52. Contact: Henry ‘Brummie’ Pick- Ashton, who was guest of honour at their Senior appointments as Commodore Clyde secretary, membership secretary and social George H Plumb. Royal Marine
ering on 0121 474 2718, henrypickering@ wedding. As they are just coming up to their and Flag Offi cer Gibraltar followed and his secretary. November 17. Commando. Redhill and Thetford branches.
Contact sheet
blueyonder.co.uk or Don ‘Doc’ Livesy on Golden Wedding (April 19) they would like fi nal post was as Flag Offi cer Scotland and Kenneth Ratchford. Ordinary Seaman. Served 1941-47, seeing action in Africa,
01788 890394. to invite him along. Peter was last known to Northern Ireland 1985-87. December 25. HMS Belfast Association, served onboard Sicily, France, Germany and Holland. Aged
Chefs: Trying to fi nd any details of An- be in Chesterfi eld. If anyone knows of Peter Aged 75. 1947. January 30. 84. November.
thony McTigue. We joined up together in could they contact Ted Benoliel, 45 The Fair- Lt Cdr John Tate. Entered Ganges 1949 John Whitehouse. Able Seaman. HMS Alan Hardman. Corporal, Royal Marines.
1987 as Chefs and I believe he is now Chief way, Saltburn by the Sea, Cleveland, TS12 as Boy Signalman. Served in Vanguard, Belfast Association, served onboard 1945. Basildon branch. Served 1947-55 with 42
Petty Offi cer. He’s moved home as have his 1NQ or tel: 01287 623325. Newcastle, Jaguar, Duchess, FOAC staff and February 1. Commando in Hong Kong and Malaya. Aged
Ministry of Defence: 0870 607 4455,
parents but would like to get back in touch Victory Barracks: Seeking John Smith, a Singapore; fought in Korea, Suez and the In- Mabel Lafosse. HMS Belfast Associa- 77. February 2.
www.mod.uk
if possible. If anybody knows his wherea- leading writer who went into Victory Barracks donesian confl ict. Commissioned 1963 and tion, widow of Stoker Mech Lafosse. Arthur ‘Lou’ B Costello. Thurrock branch.
Royal Navy recruitment: 0845 607 5555,
bouts please contact Paul Shannon at paul. in 1949-50. He lived at that time in Bourne- served in ships Cassandra and Minerva; also The Rev Roy Chalkley. PO. HMS Renown Served 1936-52, starting as a Boy at Ipswich.
www.royalnavy.mod.uk
shannon@bt.com or tel: 01477 532911. mouth, was a tabletennis singles champion in in SM School, Fleet HQ, Mercury, Whitehall, Association, and served as padre of associa- Ships included: Triumph, Sheffi eld, Eskimo,
Veterans Agency: 0800 169 2277, www.
Keith M Davies: Seeking any friends or 1946-47, bestman to Leftie Wright at Read- Malta and IBERLANT. Retired after 36 years tion. Served in Ganges, Renown, Battleaxe Curacao, Dieppe, Corunna, Holderness,
veteransagency.mod.uk
relatives of Keith who served in the RN from ing in November 1950. Was at HMS Terror, service. December 22. Aged 73. and Vanguard. Aged 84. January 29. Ramilles and Doune Aukes. Aged 86.
Medals enquiries: 0800 085 3600
1957–70+; born Erdington, Birmingham Singapore 1951-54 and at Worthy Down in John Verlander. AB. Served in Fleet- Ronald ‘Wiz’ Wiseman. HMS Unicorn January 31.
RN and RM Service records: 023 9262
1938; married to Susan. If you can help with the mid fi fties. Last seen at a meal in quarters wood, Trouncer and Loch Fada. HMS Loch Association; trained as Stoker aboard 1946- Ernie Spruce. Seaman. Chester. HMS
8672
any information please contact Derek Fowler at St Nicholas Avenue, Rowner, in 1958. If Fada Association. 47 while in Reserve, then served onboard Opportune Association.
Falklands 25: 0800 169 2277 (Veterans
at dgfowler@hotmail.co.uk or tel: 01543 you know of his whereabouts contact Gra- Dave Dickens. M(E). Served Raleigh, 1949-51 for her second commission. Other
LST & LANDING CRAFT ASSOCIATION
Agency), www.falklands25.com
252170. ham ‘Leftie’ Wright on 01489 578023. Implacable, Vanguard, Dalrymple, Dolphin, ships and establishments include: Veryan
A C G Allmond. Served in LST 315 and
Royal Naval Association: 020 7352 6764,
Fox: If anyone knows the whereabouts of HMS Bulwark, Albion & Centaur Associ- Daedalus and Loch Fada. HMS Loch Fada Bay, Vanguard, Ranpura, Ausonia, Eagle,
3503. November.
www.royal-naval-association.co.uk
ex POEL(A) Tom Fox, he left the RN in the ation: Did you ever serve in Bulwark, Albion Association. October 6. Drake, Pembroke, Sultan and Raleigh.
C B Dunsford. Served in LST 1021.
RNBT: 023 9269 0112 (general), 023 9266
early 70s, could they please contact Mrs D C or Centaur? The association is open to any- Lt John Rooke. Loch Fada Association; Joined RN in 1946, and left service in 1969
November 14.
0296 (grants), www.rnbt.org.uk
Jones on 01429 235542. one who served at any time on these ships. also secretary of HMS Belfast Association. as a Chief Mechanician at Raleigh. Aged 78.
W L Stevens. Served in LBV and LST
British Legion: 08457 725725, www.
HMS Ganges, class of 1941: Charles Magazine three times per year plus events November 17. Aged 75. January 30.
380. December 15.
britishlegion.org.uk
has a photograph of this class at Christmas including AGM/social, sea-days and anni- Eric Fletcher. M(E) Engineers Offi ce Writ- Eric Browes. LAM(E). Served in Fleet Air
N E G Clark. Served in LBV, LCI(L) 14 and
RN Community: www.rncom.mod.uk
1941, 46 Mess, or was it 48? Some of us versary commemorations. This year’s AGM er. Served in Undaunted, Ashanti, Montclare Arm, 1941-46. Aged 85. January 26.
Copra. December 24.
Naval Families Federation: 023 9265
went on to HMS Milne. He would like to get and reunion is at HMS Nelson on May 10. and Indefatigable. HMS Loch Fada Associa-
L J Jones. Served in LCT(E) 306 and
4374, www.nff.org.uk
in touch with anyone else who would have Membership is just £8 per annum. Enquir- tion. January 13.
ASSOCIATION OF RN OFFICERS
Nemo. December 27.
SSAFA Forces Help: 0845 1300 975,
been there at that time. Contact Charles Er- ies to Leigh Easton at ngsfo@tiscali.co.uk Dennis ‘Danny’ Treweek. Air Mechanic
Capt C E T Baker. Served: Subtle, Astute,
J Burns. Served in LST 404. December
www.ssafa.org.uk
swell at chasbet20@yahoo.co.uk or write to or website http://www.bulwarkassoc.plus. 804 NAS. Served in Ocean, Glory, Peregrine
Dolphin, Adamant, Palliser, Medway, Nep-
30.
Royal Naval Museum: 023 9272 7562,
20 Castle Grove, Horbury, Wakefi eld, WF4 com or write to Glenmoray, Hayford Place, Falcon. 14th Carrier Air Group and Fleet Air
tune, Cleopatra and Argonaut.
C Shannon. Served in LCTs, LSTs and
www.royalnavalmuseum.org
5DX. Cambusbarron, Stirling, FK7 9JX. Arm Associations. January 8. Aged 81.
Lt Cdr P R B Bennett. Served: London,
Copra. January.
Fleet Air Arm Museum: 01935 840565,
HMS Hermes 1978-81: Russ ‘Rocky’ Survey Ship Association: Any past or John Kenny. CPO. Served 1938-68 in
Satyr, Gambia, Singapore, Striker, Glory,
R A W Hutchby. Served in LCT 965.
www.fl eetairarm.com
Beadsmore is looking for his best man, Tim present member of ships company of any Ganges, Sussex, Lancaster, FDT 217, Sain-
Rattlesnake and Tamar.
January 5.
Royal Marines Museum: 023 9281 9385,
‘Topsy’ Turner, last seen as regulator at HMS RN Survey ship is eligible to join as a full foin, Duke of York, Sheffi eld, Duchess, Lynx,
Capt T G Briggs. Served: Leeds Castle,
E F D Mundy. Served with LCA Flotillas
www.royalmmarinesmuseum.co.uk
Drake 1989-90. Was later in Royal Navy ca- member. For information on membership Devonshire, Royal Arthur, St Vincent, Victoria
Devonshire, Royal Prince, Alert, Ganges and
51 and 525 and LSI(L) Empire Lance and
RN Submarine Museum: 023 9252 9217,
reer service. Any information please contact and reunion please send SAE to the Secre- Barracks and Victory. January 1. Aged 85.
Pembroke.
Orontes. January 9.
www.rnsubmus.co.uk
Russ Beadsmore at rustybeadsmore@ya- tary, SSA, 8 Grosvenor Court, 74 East Lodge Arthur ‘Ginger’ Bryant. CPO(CD1). Joined
Cdr C R Brotherton. Served: Soberton,
Joe Parry. Served in LST 322 and
National Maritime Museum: 020 8312
hoo.co.uk, tel: 01604 402350 or mob: 07929 Park, Farlington, Portsmouth, PO6 1BY, or TS Arethusa Training Ship aged 13 in 1935.
Pembroke, Hampshire, Daedalus, Aurora,
eld, Victory and Centurion.
LSE(LC)500. January 17.
6565, www.nmm.ac.uk
100462. email: secretary@surveyships.org.uk. He was an Acting Leading Seaman among
Sultan, Sheffi
Capt T L Cladingbowl. Served: Superb,
F O Bickerton. Served in LCA(HR), LCVP
Imperial War Museum: 020 7416 5320,
the 450 survivors when HMS Barham blew
Maidstone, Tabard, Crossbow, President,
and LCTs. January 18.
www.iwm.org.uk
up after being torpedoed by U-331 in 1941.
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A well-respected fi gure in the Diving Branch
Dolphin, Forth and Rooke.
W A Cooke. Served in LST 3010. January
involved in the salvage of vessels at Port
Lt Cdr R F G Elsworth DSC. Served:
20.
Suffolk, Woolwich, Newcastle, Osprey and
G A Swales. Served in LCQ381, LCTs
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Vic Brannan. POAF(E). Served 1941-46
RAF Wittering; £1,500 – PO(C) R L Coleman, RNAS Yeovilton; £1,500 – Mne M J Grant, Capt D W Mitchell. Served: Truncheon, in submarines 1952-59 in Scythian and
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in many ships and air stations. Fleet Air Arm
HMS Drake; £500 – CSgt M Wooltorton, RMB Bickleigh; £500 – CIS A J M Cook,
Association. January 18. Aged 84.
Thermopylae, Ocelot, Maidstone, Dol- Ambush. Dolphin branch. Aged 82.
RMB Stonehouse. HMS Southampton.
Reginald ‘Reg’ T Scott. LAM(E). Served
phin, Courageous, Saker, Swiftsure, and P W ‘Patrick’ Dillon. Tel TO. Served
1944-46. Essex branch, Fleet Air Arm Asso-
Collingwood. in submarines 1940-53 in Oberon 1, H50,
ciation. December 5.
Lt Col A C Newson DSO DSC RM. Tally-Ho, P37, Sirdar, Sanguine, Talent and
Edward ‘Scouse’ Hogan. Stoker. Served
Cdr C D V Nicoll. Served: Dauntless, Truncheon. Dolphin branch. Aged 75.
1955-69 in Vanguard, Brighton and Raleigh;
Pembroke, Mull of Galloway, President, Il- P ‘Pete’ Downing. ME1. Served in
was part of crew at Christmas Island tests.
lustrious, Mercury II, and Victory. submarines 1957-63 in Tapir, Tally-Ho and
Active member of RNR at HMS Eaglet prior
Capt C H H Owen. Served: Birmingham, Finwhale. Brierley Hill branch. Aged 74.
www.navynews.co.uk to his retirement. December 1. Aged 71.
Aurora, Nelson, Victorious, Ausonia, Duke J ‘Jack’ Freeman. POM(E). Served in
Lt Cdr Peter Charles Lee. Joined at
of York, Phoenicia, Superb, Britannia and submarines 1948-55 in Tradewind, Acheron,
Arethusa aged 14 and St Vincent aged 16.
Sultan. Astute and Selene. Hull and West Riding
Served 1953-96 in Birmingham, Harrier,
Lt D H Poole. Served: President, Osprey, branches. Aged 83.
Eagle, Dryad, Lynx, Hampshire, St George,
Eagle and Victory. Sir John Harvey-Jones, Lt Cdr. Served
RN College Greenwich, Bulwark, Albion,
Cdr C A W Russell. Served: Kenya, Zeph- in submarines 1943-46 in Trusty, Sturdy,
London, Undaunted, Penelope, Blake and
yr, Astute, Tudor, Drake, President, Explorer, Voracious, Sea Scout and Surf. Welsh
Wakeful; CO of Petrel, FCTCL Damneck
Onslaught, Dolphin, Repulse and Heron. branch. Aged 83.
Virginia and CO of Walkerton. Continued his
Rear Admiral B J Straker CB. Served: B ‘Brian’ Kerr. POM(E). Served in
job in the Training Support area of SMOPS
Terror, Zest, Mercury, Troubridge, Fearless submarines 1954-64 in Thule (twice),
until 2006. HMS St Vincent Association and
and Malabar. Telemachus, Thorough, Explorer and
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Lt Cdr L G Toone. Served: Southampton, Grampus. Barrow branch. Aged 73.
ciation 1989-95. January 5. Aged 69.
Bude, Wellington, Ripley, Hambledon, Swift- W ‘Bill’ Knowles. ERA3. Served in
John Tomlinson. AB. Served 1940-46 in
sure, Ocean, Kestrel, Excellent, London and submarines 1942-48 in Viking and Seneschal.
Ashanti and veteran of Atlantic and Russian
Bellerophon. Dolphin branch. Aged 75.
Convoys, invasion of France (D-Day). Tribal
Vice Admiral Sir George Vallings. E F ‘Eddie’ Mundy. Stoker. Served in
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Served: Rocket, Bermuda, Manxman, Cava- submarines 1945-46 in Taku, U2502, U3017,
Aged 83.
lier, Scarborough, Defender, Bristol, Harman Votary and Vulpine. London branch. Aged
Ronald L Nicholson. Served in
and Neptune. 83.
Collingwood, Bellerophon, Hornet, Osprey,
Lt A J Watson. Served: Imperieuse, M M E ‘Mike’ Pearson. AB UC3. Served
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pleased to learn more. Contact John Roffey
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HMS Uganda: Thomas would like to hear
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