Crew list for L'Incomprise 1938/1945

[frank503]

Do any of you lads know if there is a crew list for L,Incomprise? Or does anyone know anyone who served on her? Still trying to chase up my Father's history Thanks Frank503

[michael deveson]

In reply to your posting my late father, Francis Deveson, Lt Commander RNR,was Commanding Officer of the ship for a period between 1940 and 1943.She was based for some of this time in Cambeltown.I too am researching my late father's history and have little information at present.

[frank503]

Originally Posted by michael deveson

In reply to your posting my late father, Francis Deveson, Lt Commander RNR,was Commanding Officer of the ship for a period between 1940 and 1943.She was based for some of this time in Cambeltown.I too am researching my late father's history and have little information at present.

Hello Micheal, Thanks for your reply, I know when L'Icomprise (the misunderstood) was taken in 1940 my father was aboard. He joined the Royal Navy in 1940, married my mother in 1941 in Greenock and stayed in the Navy till 1945. I have a wedding photograph of them stating his best man was John Nelson of the L'Incomprise! I know now my Dad changed his name to an English one (Peters) for security reasons, but this seems to indicate dad was still with his ship in 1941. I would really like to get a crew list to know more about John Nelson was he French? Also changing his name. I will keep in touch and let you know anything new I learn.
Thanks for your help it seems our Fathers may well have met!!!
Frank Peters (Lecas)

[frank503]

Hi, any of you guys know if the French ship Incomprise was used to evacuate the troops in 1940 from the Dunkirk beaches?

[Dave Hutson]

Hi Frank503.

The answer to you question is - affirmative - she took part in the evacuation of British Troops from the beaches of Dunkerque on May 27th 1940.

Dave H

[Dave Hutson]

Frank,

Having looked further - if you Google on to FS Lincomprise you will find "Maritime Events [War over Holland - May 1940]" - this also gives an account of her activities in 1940.

Hope this helps.

Dave H

[frank503]

Thanks guys, pulled me out again! I am starting to get a better picture of my Dads ship and her actions during the war! Frank503

[david lacroix]

sorry my anglish is bad

for the french ship incomprise

http://www.alabordache.fr/marine/esp...se-torpilleur/


the book in french



http://www.librairie-ac.com/fiche/15...melpomene.html