Mar 5, 2012 · Hi all, My grandad Kenneth Eyre was on the HMS Ajax. I'm not sure when he joined the ship, but he was on the HMS Curacoa when the war started, and he was on the HMS Whirlwind when it finished, so I'd estimate 1941-1943. He can remember three names: Lieutenant Phillips Commander Webb and the last one may be more useful: Toby Johnson/Jonson from Grimsby. He was a friend of my grandads and was a ...

Jan 11, 2024 · Hello! I am researching my granddad's naval history and this forum has been brilliant. He was a stoker on HMS Ajax during the battle of the River Plate in the 'aft steering compartment'. Could anyone tell me how many stokers would be onboard this ship? Some stokers were given a DSM and were on a different part of the ship, so I am trying to work out how many stokers were onboard and how many ...

The report to the Commander-in-Chief, East Indies was accompanied by a list of known survivors from HMS Anking, but I have no copy of that. The report is in the papers of my father who was a survivor of HMS Repulse and had reached Batavia before boarding Anking.

Nov 2, 2009 · Casualty Type: Commonwealth War Dead Grave/Memorial Reference: Bay 4, Panel 6. Memorial: LEE-ON-SOLENT MEMORIAL So far I have gleaned that HMS Gannet was the name for RNAS Eglinton in Northern Ireland and home to the Naval Air Anti-Submarine School, whose main function was to train aircrew in anti-submarine warfare.

Aug 15, 2020 · Hi Listers I'm trying to find out more about HMS Tana in East Africa where my grandfather was based in WW2. He was stationed there between Sep 43 and Nov 45 as a Chief Canteen Manager and I'd like to know more about the base there. I'm not sure how the troops arrived from UK in those days and which ships brought them to and from Mombassa. I have found his service history and I think the other ...

Jun 19, 2019 · During WW2, HMS Victory wasn't a ship, but a shore establishment - aka a Stone Frigate. Due to RN Regulations, all shore bases are given an HMS designation

Jan 29, 2025 · I have my late Uncle's Service Record for WW2. He served on a number of ships; HMS Barham; HMS Excellent are two on the record. However there appears HMS Mile (Western Desert) which he served on from August '41 to June '42. I have tried to find this ship but have been unsuccessful so if anyone has any information on this ship it would be appreciated.

Feb 19, 2010 · HMS Sultan WW2 « on: Monday 15 February 10 21:12 GMT (UK) » Apologies in advance for my ignorance, but can someone explain the following. Ernest Burnett, Stoker 1st class Royal Navy, unit text (?) HMS Sultan, age 22 died 16/02/1945 service number D/KX134337. From the net it seems HMS Sultan was a naval base in Singapore, so stoker I don't ...

Aug 9, 2008 · HMS Hotspur WW2 « on: Sunday 16 March 08 22:29 GMT (UK) » My Uncle Donald Ernest Moore served on this ship during WW2,he was a Stoker 2nd Class.I don't know exactly what happened but he was badly injured & taken to the hospital in Alexandria where he died-his final resting place is Moascar Cemetry.Would anyone know if there is a Memorial to the men who served on this ship & lost their lives ...

Feb 17, 2010 · Naval Parties numbered in the 800's were based mainly in the Mediterranean. " " " " " 1500's " " " " Normandy and Northwest Europe 1600's Northwest Europe 1700's Germany 2000's India and the Far East For example NP 1730 was named HMS Royal Albert and was a base for NP's in London and Berlin. T.B.C.