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Naval Historians, Crew & Family
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Bellona Class cruiser, Notice Board for naval
enthusiasts and ex Crew families of Bellona Class cruisers. This website is
not part of any governmental body or official websites of Bellona Class
cruisers.
Photographs and information on historical events about HMS Bellona, HMS
Black Prince, HMS Diadem, HMS Royalist or HMS Spartan requested for this new website. If you have any information you
would like to send us including photographs of crew members serving on HMS
Bellona, HMS Black Prince, HMS Diadem, HMS Royalist or HMS Spartan and also photographs of the ship please
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HMS SPARTAN
KENNETH WILSON HODCROFT.. My
grandfather served on the HMS Spartan in 1944 and was aboard when it sunk.
He survived, his name was Kenneth Wilson Hodcroft, and he was an engineer
who worked in the boiler room. He tried to rescue his best friend 'Dutchy'
in the engine room but had to leave him behind. We're looking for any
information from anyone else who was onboard Spartan when she sunk.Thanks
Emma Hodcroft (granddaughter of Kenneth Wilson Hodcroft) Ken Hodcroft
(son of Kenneth Wilson Hodcroft) EMAIL
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HMS BELLONA
WILLIAM BEACH TURNER.. My father served on the
Russian Convoy in 1944 - 1945. His name was William Beach Turner, he
recently died and I would like to hear from anyone who possibly knew
him. It would be an honour to find out as much as I can about his past
history. Please help if you can. Contact
here
REG ROPER.. My dad served as a marine on Bellona and was a
bandsman when not carrying out other duties. I have a precious personal
and quite detailed diary that my father kept of the Normandy
operation and I know that the Bellona, supported by destroyers
including the famous Ashanti, engaged and sank a German
convoy on 5th-6th August 1944 off St Nazaire.I would like to get more
information of some of the other theatres she was involved in. E-mail me
at email here
ROY (JACK) GREGORY..
My dad served on HMS
Bellona as a marine in the Russian convoys of WW2. I would love to hear
from anyone who knew him. I also have photos of the ship. Contact Robert
Gregory at gregval@vgregory.fsnet.co.uk
ROBERT (BOB) LESLIE..
My father was a stoker
on HMS Bellona on Russian Convoys in WWII. I would like to hear from any
ex crew of HMS Bellona and of course anyone who knew my father. Contact
Bob Leslie at bob.leslie@centurfax.co.uk
RONALD HEALEY..
My father in law served on HMS
Bellona from 1942 - 1945. I am trying to get as much information and
photos of the ship and its crew as possible. If anyone can help contact
Steve Thomas at Steve.thomas12@ntlworld.com
WILLIAM LAPHAM: My father serve don HMS
Bellona during WW2, I am looking for anyone who knew him and any crew
photo's. I am happy to pay for any costs for copies of photos, Please contact
a grateful David Stewart at dave840@hotmail.com
HMS DIADEM
HAROLD COOPER.. I
am looking for information on Harold Cooper who served on HMS Diadem
during WWII. He won a bravery medal to which there was an article written
in the London Gazette on the 14th November 1944, he never told his
daughter what the medal was for and she would like to know. Contact us at dave@hough.fsnet.co.uk LEONARD
FREDERICK PATERNOSTER:
My Grandfather served on HMS Diadem during WW2. He
was a scribe in the payroll office. and was on board when the ship sailed
to Copenhagen in May1945 and then travelled up the Norwegian Fjords after
that assignment. Soon after he was transferred to the Formidable and went
to the Orient. he would love to hear form any old shipmates who served at
that time on HMS Diadem. He can be contacted at digby@ukprofessionals.com CAN
YOU HELP:
Looking for photographs of HMS Diadem with her Officers duty boat
and tender FMB43957 during 1944. we are restoring this FMB. if you can
help please contact Jo-Anne Sanders at welcome@bmpt.co.uk
HMS ROYALIST
ERIC HARRISON.. My father served on HMS Royalist as a
stoker/leading stoker until his demobilisation in 1946. I wonder if anyone
has any information about HMS Royalist and her crew during the period
1943-46 that I could add to my collection. Contact me at Chris.Harrison@co.umist.ac.uk
GEORGE MUNRO.. Information required regarding leading stores
assistant George Munro. Mess 45. We believe he may have served until 1945
and may well hold the DSM, Burma and Atlantic Star. Any information please
contact me at lindsaymac@tiscali.co.uk
DAVE WILSON: I served on HMS Royalist as
a telegraphist up to the return to the UK from the Far East in early 1946.
A pal of mine was Peter Hide. I would love to hear form anyone who knew
me. contact Dave at davidwilson979@hotmail.com
FRED ROY WASS...
My Grandfather served on HMS
Royalist from May 1944 and served until 1946. I believe he worked as a
radar plotter but am not entirely sure. I am looking for any information
on the ship or ships company especially anyone who may have known him.
Contact me Fiona Millington-Pipe at Fionamp@aol.com
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