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First Commission 1945-46
Bill Elliot, AB first commission born 19th October 1926 died on the 6th March 2008. R.I.P.
Patrick Boniface, who has had a book published by Maritime Books on Battle Class destroyers is trying to find out if there is enough material to do the same for CA Class destroyers. He'd welcome any help you're able to give him in the way of information or photos. You can contact him at:
1964-66 Commission
At this time, Ron Downes is mourning his son who was lost in Afghanistan last weekend. There is a book of condolence on the Manchester Evening News website. A shipmate whose son was proud to serve his country. Peter Johnson - 12th June 2007
First Commission 1945-46
Rod Channell ex AB first commission born 18th January 1924 passed away on 6th June 2006 aged 82 years. R.I.P.
Last Commission 1966-69
Regret to inform you that my husband, James Kidd, died on November 20th 2005. (Gunnery Officer 1966-8). In his last weeks it gave him pleasure to read about the proposed reunion for later this year, and to read articles of interest on this website.
All good wishes to everyone for 2006 - greetings from Scotland. Hope the big event goes off well and is enjoyed by all concerned.
Mary Kidd.
Steven Ayling, son of Lt (SD)(WE) L E Ayling - WEO 1966-68 has advised us of the recent death of his Father (2005).
LOST OPPOS
(1) Steve Thatcher would like Ron (Scouse) Kidd to get in touch with him.
(2) John Daley would like to hear from anyone who knew his Grandfather Lawrence Daley who was Chief Stoker onboard.
1956-58 Commission
Trevor Akeroyd (Akers) is looking for Phil Sharp his "townie", schoolmate and both at Ganges.
1959-61 Commission
(1) Tom "Mack" McCallion is looking for PO Dunlop, AB Higgins and AB Voss.
(2) Taff Hughes is looking for AB J E Thomas from Cardiff and LEM DC Chapple from Lancashire.
(3) Mick Kester wants Mack McCallion to know that he last saw Joe Voss in Plymouth 2 - 3 years ago and will try and chase this up.
1966-69 Commission
(1) Bryant Delafield
who lives in Baton Rouge Louisana is trying to locate REM1
D J Stevenson. They met in Subic
Bay, Phillipines in 1968. Anyone who knows his whereabouts please
Bryant by clicking on the icon. Thank you.
(2) Anyone who knows the whereabouts of Norman Foster and Ron Tutt please email. I'm working at the house of Commons (17 years). If you're in the Big Smoke come and say Hi. Take care. Buster Brown - AB Gunner - last commission. Sorry to hear about James Kidd. We will all miss his whistling?
(3) Graham Holmes is looking for Tubby Aitken who was best man at his wedding 30 years ago.
(14 Sep 2004 - Graham has now caught up with Tubby - thanks to Jimmy Bond - - though we're still waiting for Tubby and Jimmy to register their details on the website!
(4) John Shorter is looking for Joe Ridley. They were both in the stokers mess.
(5) Bunge (Scouse) Williams would be interested to hear from Norm (Flossie) Foster from Spennymoor, Co Durham, Tommy Notcutt. Eddie Evans (where are you Eddie?), Tex Hatton, Blossom Petchey, Little Harry, George Tully or anyone that remembers him. (7 September 2005 Norman Foster has got in touch and 20 September George Tully) (14 October 2005 Blossom Petchey also contacted)
(6) Ken Beales would like to hear from Mech2 then 1 Brian Hurditch. (8 June 2005 - Ken has caught up with Brian with thanks to Len Inglis and they met up at the reunion in October 2006).
(7) Forbes (Charlie) Blanchet is looking for R T Knights (Bogie), R McGuire (Mac), Andy Anderson and Chris Page (Ship's Diver). (Dec 2006 Chris Page got in touch).
If you can help please click email icon below and I will pass the details on.
