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HMS Eagle, Message Board for naval
enthusiasts and ex Crew families of HMS Eagle. This website is not part
of any governmental body or official websites of HMS Eagle.
Photographs and information on historical events about HMS Eagle requested for this new website. If you have any information you
would like to send us including photographs of crew members serving on HMS
Eagle and also photographs of the ship please USE
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MESSAGES
EDWARD BERTIE
SMITH.. Father served on the eagle operation pedestal
sunk after straits Gibraltar he was stationed in the boiler room he is
still living and remembers someone called gale.. Contact
Here
MALCOLM MILLS..
Trying to locate any information regarding Malcolm Mills and if he
served on the Eagle - Believed to have been shot while in Malta. Contact
Here
WILLIAM
ALBERT CHIVERS DEMELLWEEK.. I am searching for
information on my grandfather, William Albert Chivers Demellweek, a Petty
Officer on HMS Eagle, killed June 1938 and buried at Aden. Contact
here
My
Dad was in
the R.A.F. but was posted to the Eagle for a couple years. He came off of
her just before she was sunk. His job onboard was as a Fabric Worker,
patching up the aircraft etc. I was wondering if anybody knew about this
sort of posting elsewhere? (you can reply to this message by sending a
message to the site.. MESSAGE FORM as we could not retrieve
the sender's email address)
PERCY (PETE OR GOGGY) WOOD... My
Dad was on the Eagle when it sank in 1942.
He was an able
seaman/stoker? He unfortunately passed away in 1984 aged 59, he would have
been 17 or 18 at the time of the Eagle's sinking.
Does anyone remember
him. From his daughter Patricia
.
contact here
BERNARD HANCOCK... My late Father was a TAG with 824
Squadron (HMS EAGLE) from 1938-1940. Colleagues were N/A Baldwin, L/A
Barrick and PO Wilks. I'd like to learn more about these days
especially of his Pilots, Touchbourne ( I believe a Canadian)
Herriot-Hill, and Maund (Killed 1943). I can be contacted on
nhancock@ozemail.com.au
ALBERT ADEY.. Son of
Albert Adey survivor of Eagle 1942
Opperation Pedistal. Please write.
Thanks Don
Adey donadey@hotmail.com
DAVID SCOTT WATT.. David Scott Watt. Survived the sinking
of HMS Eagle in 1942 , served as a pilot with the Fleet Air Arm . Would
love to hear from anyone who served with him and remembers him.He was my
father . He hardly ever spoke of his wartime experiences and it's a part
of his life I know very little about. Please contact Conny Jewitt at jnufc@aol.com
.Thank you.
FRED NICHOLLS... Do you know
where/how I may view the crew names of
the Eagle which was sunk in WW II ? My
uncle, Fred Nicholls dived off it.
james.nicholls9@btopenworld.com
ALLEN MARSH.. My father, Allan Frederick Charles Marsh, served
on the Eagle approximately 1941-1942 and family members believe he was on
the Eagle when she sunk in 42. He survived but we are trying to trace his
RAF career. Anyone with info greatly appreciated. contact me at
rcbertoia@telus.net
PERCY (PERCIVAL) SHEEN... I am trying to find information on my
uncle Percy who was a Royal Marine on HMS Ark Royal and HMS Eagle. I
understand he was buried in Malta c.1930-35. Contact me at r.jones@scarrott.com
HARRY REIMER..
My grandfather Harry served as a gunner on HMS Eagle.
Does anyone have any memories of him on the ship? I believe he was on the
ship when it sank. Contact me at j.addison1@ntlworld.com
REPLY TO 'HARRY REIMER' MESSAGE.. Would the j.addison1@ntlworld.com
who has left the previous message, please contact This
Address - Click to email
RICHARD ARCHER..
My granddad served on the Eagle when she was sunk
in 1942 in the Med. He died 4 years ago and I would like to know more
about his life on HMS Eagle. He came from Glasgow and if anyone knew him
please contact me at kungfudare2k1@yahoo.co.uk
KEITH (NOBBY) CLARKE:
I regret to inform you of the death of Keith
George Clark on Sunday 3rd November 2002. He was a CPO onboard HMS Eagle
when it went down on the 11th August 1942. He was rescued by the lookout
and survived. Keith died recently and was cremated
on Monday 11th November. Any stories or pictures of
the crew which may also show Keith or information on the sinking of the
eagle gratefully accepted. mail to Terryb692@aol.com
ALFRED HENRY STRANGE:
My father was a survivor of HMS Eagle, A
leading hand in the Fleet Air Arm, he is 83 and still alive. Contact Afred
at Glen.strange@btopenworld.com
LEO JAMES NOLAN.. I am trying to trace my granddad's naval
history, he was on HMS Nelson as a crew member, he then joined the royal
marines and was transported on HMS Nelson. He also was on board HMS Eagle
which was torpedoed in the Mediterranean, he also was n a colony class
cruiser HMS Mauritius. Unfortunately I don not have his rank or number. I
do have his medals from his service in World War 2:- The Atlantic Star,
Malta Star, Burma Star, Africa Star and Italian Star. I would appreciate
any information contact me at MchlMcsr@aol.com
SAM JOHN (JACK) DENNIS..
Petty Officer
(Stoker) Sam Dennis served on HMS Eagle from 1939. Does anyone have a crew
list for the period 1939-42? We would like to know when he transferred to
his next ship. Contact Dick Dennis at dideinsua@access-4-free.com
THOMAS CRAWT. Served on HMS Eagle and survived the Operation
Pedestal Sinking of HMS Eagle. he died this week and I would like to
contact any of his shipmates. (notice placed 30th September
2001) Please contact Alan Collins at AVACOLLINS@aol.com
CYRIL WILLIAMS.
My Uncle survived the sinking of HMS Eagle, he is
now 80 years old and I wondered how many survivors are still living and
how I could contact them. I would love to hear from any old shipmates of
my uncle. Contact T Williams at codarnz@t-online.de
DONALD F SABIN.
I am searching for any crew of
HMS eagle from the period 4th August 1939 to 31st October 1941. who
remembers Donald F Sabin. he died in Gibraltar in February 1944. I would
love to hear from anyone who from the eagle who kept in touch with him
after he left the ship. contact Angela Tyler at Russelldob@aol.com
WILLIAM ORDISH SPENDLOVE My deceased
father-in-law was William Ordish Spendlove who served on HMS Eagle. Does
anyone have a crew list from World War II. Contact me at david@dasu.demon.co.uk
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