Steve Haycroft
04-02-2008, 09:44
I am new to this site and want to say a big hello to everyone out there!!
I know you have recently been bombarded (pardon the pun) with questions BUT
Can anyone assist me with crew listings for HMS Bellerophon.... First came into service in 1907 and fought in the battle of Jutland then was de commisioned in 1921.
I have researched as much as I can and have discovered that my Great Grandfather served on her during this battle. I am researching my family tree and have found certain details.....William Arthur HAYCROFT Bn 9th June 1889 in Bristol. He was a Stoker aboard and when he later retired from the Navy, he reached the rank of Petty Officer.
This is where I now draw a blank as I cannot find his birth certificate (I have attended the records office in London).
There is a family myth that he ran away from home at 13/14yrs old to join the Navy and that he changed his surname in order to do so.(Apparently his father refused him permission to join).
Can anyone pint me in the right direction????
I know you have recently been bombarded (pardon the pun) with questions BUT
Can anyone assist me with crew listings for HMS Bellerophon.... First came into service in 1907 and fought in the battle of Jutland then was de commisioned in 1921.
I have researched as much as I can and have discovered that my Great Grandfather served on her during this battle. I am researching my family tree and have found certain details.....William Arthur HAYCROFT Bn 9th June 1889 in Bristol. He was a Stoker aboard and when he later retired from the Navy, he reached the rank of Petty Officer.
This is where I now draw a blank as I cannot find his birth certificate (I have attended the records office in London).
There is a family myth that he ran away from home at 13/14yrs old to join the Navy and that he changed his surname in order to do so.(Apparently his father refused him permission to join).
Can anyone pint me in the right direction????