Naval Historians, Crew & Family
Notice board
HMS Glorious, Notice Board for naval
enthusiasts and ex Crew families of HMS Glorious. This website is not part
of any governmental body or official websites of HMS Glorious.
Photographs and information on historical events about HMS Glorious requested for this new website. If you have any information you
would like to send us including photographs of crew members serving on HMS
Glorious and also photographs of the ship please USE
OUR MESSAGE FORM
IF ANYONE CAN HELP. WE ARE BEING
ASKED FREQUENTLY ABOUT CREW LISTS FOR HMS GLORIOUS ESPECIALLY AT THE
TIME OF THE SINKING. IF ANYONE CAN SUPPLY THIS INFORMATION PLEASE
EMAIL US AT cranston@onetel.net
We will not display any requests for this information on our site
but as soon as we get anything we will display for the information
MESSAGES:
FRANK ROEBUCK.. I would love any information about my
grandfather who was a 1st class stoker on the HMS Glorious. His name
is Frank Roebuck. If anyone knows of any little tidbit or anything
about him I would love to hear about him. My dad was eight years old
when his father died, and even though it was so long ago I think that it
still has a big impact on him now even at age 73. As for myself I
would love to learn anything about my grandfather. Contact
Here
LDG AIRMAN JOSEPH HOULDSWORTH.. I am desperate for info of the
above, I have see a small snippet on another site but this has
stopped. Contact Here
ERIC ALFRED HERMANS.. My second cousing Able Seaman Eric
Alfred Hermans. aged 19 years, served on the Glorious. He was the
son of William and Maud Hermans, who lived in North London. If
anyone can tell me if he actually went down with the ship or died later of
his injuries or give me any other information I would be very
grateful. I would also like to hear any information anyone may have
regarding his family, we unfortunately have lost contact. Contact
Here
LAWRENCE HAINES.. My uncle Lawrence served as a cook on
HMS Glorious, and was lost when the ship was sunk. If anyone can
give me any details about him, please Contact
here
R.B. BLAKELY.. I have a medal from HMS Glorious with the
name R.B. Blakely on it. It is dated 1932 Stokers Cutters. If
anyone knows this name or who I am able to contact to return this please
contact me. P.S. I live in Australia. Contact
here
ROBERT JOHNSTON.. My uncle Robert Johnston was 19 when he
was lost on the Glorious. if anyone has information or relatives who
knew him I would like to hear from them. Contact
here
RICHARD "TAFFY" JONES.. My grandfather, Richard
"Taffy" (NMN) Jones, Tonnypandy/Clydach Vale Wales, served as an
aircraft mechanic in the 823 squadron (Swordfish) on the HMS
Glorious. Due to being transferred just prior to her sinking, he is
alive and well today. I am attempting to find any old shipmates for
him. Any information you might be able to provide will be greatly
appreciated. Contact
Here
GEORGE REDMAYNE. My great uncle
was killed during the sinking of HMS Glorious. Looking for any info and
also a crew list of Glorious. if anyone can help please email me at rprfryer@hotmail.com
JIM NEWLAN.. I
am looking for family members of a Jim Newlan.
He died on the HMS Glorious when it sank.
He was engaged to my grandmother, Marjorie Rabbits, and she
never forgot him and we still have the engagement ring.
Contact Here
DENIS A. RUSSELL.. My mother, Josephine Russell, is seeking any
information regarding her brother Denis A. Russell, Stoker 2nd Class on HMS
Glorious, who died aged 20 on his maiden voyage. My Uncle Denis, the
eldest of eleven children, was born in Cork City,Eire. Any copies of crew
photographs or snippets of information would be treasured by my mum and family.
Thank you. seanoflaherty@hotmail.com
My grandfather served on HMS Glorious and was
lost when the ship was sunk. I am looking for any crew list of casualties
and info on any survivors and if possible any photographs of the crew at this
time/ please contact Janice Parry at sion@parry1973.freeserve.co.uk
BURT OVERAL... My
grandfather, Burt Overal was a TAG aboard one of
HMS Glorious' Swordfish. He and the pilot, Lt Gerry Vardon, were
killed
off of Alexandria in 1937 when their aircraft was involved in a training
accident. After their death a trophy - the vardon trophy -
was commisioned in their memory. Does anybody have any information,
memories about
my grandfather, Lt Vardon or the Vardon Trophy. Jayne.Overal@byopenworld.com
JAMES GIBB.. I
am trying to find any information about my Uncle
James GIBB who I believe was aboard
HMS Glorious when she was sunk. I have
been unable to locate a crew list. Any information that you could
provide
would be greatly appreciated. Heather
Lewis STL01@bigpond.com
WILLIAM (BILL) STRONG... I
am trying to find out any information, on behalf
of my elderly parents, on William (Bill) Strong, who lost his life when
the
Glorious was sunk. He was a childhood friend of both my parents. Anyone
with any
information please contact me at jeremygay@eurobell.co.uk
FREDERICK WILLIAM APPS.. Frederick
William Owen Apps - able seaman Is there anyone who knew my uncle - he
died aboard the H.M.S. Glorius. Would appreciate any information about
him. Thanks. Please contact me at: julia.dallaire@sympatico.ca
My
uncle Frederick, died aboard the HMS Glorious during WW2 on June 8th 1940.
His sister would love to hear from anyone who knew him. Contact us at midnight_ca20012002@yahoo.ca
JOSEPH WILLIAM LUCAS.. My father was Chief
Petty Officer, Supply Branch on HMS Glorious. I know he was a friend of a
survivor named George Binmore. Does anyone remember, or know anything
about my father? Contact me at brlucas@optusnet.com.au
(posted 19/05/03)
REGINALD HOBBS.. My uncle, Reg, died while
serving on Glorious in 1940. I would love to hear from anyone who
remembers him. Contact me at barbara.dalton@ukonline.co.uk (posted 19/05/03)
FREDERICK LEES YOUNG.. My grandfather,
Frederick, was lost at sea in 1940 after the attack on the Glorious. I am
anxious to find any photographs of my grandfather since none survive in
the family. If you can help contact me at harry@arkle.org
(posted 19/05/03)
PATRICK
MURPHY.. My uncle, Patrick P. Murphy (pictured left), was only 19 when he
died serving on board the HMS Glorious. My grandmother was without any
information at all about my uncle until she was contacted that he was dead. I
would be delighted to hear from anyone who knows anything about him. Contact me
at DanDMurphy@aol.com
JOHN MURRAY.. I am looking for information on my
uncle John who was a leading stoker/engineer on Glorious. He went down with the
ship. Contact me at aileen.o@virgin.net
RONALD GEORGE DOWLE.. My father survived
the sinking of Glorious and would love to have contact with the other 38
survivors. He was an able seaman at the time. Would like to contact author
John Winton. Email me at affordablemoving@optusnet.com
JOHN ALEXANDER DUFFY (Air mechanic)
later to become a Chief Petty Officer. My father survived the sinking of
HMS Glorious and is referred to on page 196 of John Winton's book
"Carrier Glorious" anyone who remembers him or may have crew
photos. I would love to hear form you. My Father sadly died in April
1967. Contact MMDUFFY@aol.com
COLMAN: My grandfather served on HMS
Glorious and was lost when the ship was sunk. I am looking for nay crew
list of casualties and info on any survivors and if possible any
photographs of the crew at this time/ please contact Diane Coleman at Di.Bazi@colemancastle.freeserve.co.uk
C POLIDANO... We are trying to trace a
relative who was on HMS Glorious. My husband's Uncle was on the HMS
Glorious when it sank off the coast of Norway during WW II. He worked as a
steward and he came from Malta. His name was C Polidano and he was only 17
years old. I wonder if anybody knew him, if you have any information
contact me at CarmenM@cambsfire.gov.uk
WILLIAM E.G. TAYLOR... I am researching an
American Lt William E G Taylor RNVR who flew from HMS Glorious in the
Norwegian Campaign but was not on board when the ship was lost. I would
like to know what squadron he flew with and if anyone remembers him. He
later bcame the first American Commanding Officer of 71 (Eagle Squadron
RAF). Contact Chalky at chalkywhite@britishlibrary.net
GEORGE EDDIE VARLEY... My Grandfather, a Petty
Officer, was killed on HMS Glorious. I would like to hear from anyone who knew
him or even his daughter (my mother). My mother never saw him as he died just
after her birth. Contact C Redman at l.c.redman@bushinternet.com
Can anyone help? I am trying to find a list of
crew of HMS Glorious who were on board when she sank. I particularly want
to find out how many men were from Pembrokshire. I know of Gwilym Jones, J
James and W E Williams. If you can help contact Rob Morris at rob.treffynnon@btinternet.com
SERGEANT TOM BENTLEY Royal Marines. My
Father was on HMS Galatea from end of 1937 to the end of 1939 when he was
transferred to Bigni Hospital when discharged. he joined HMS Glorious
which he was to lose his life when she was sunk in 1940. What I was hoping
is that there is someone who may have known him. I was only a little girl
but we can remember him with much affection. please contact Barbara at GJackDusty@aol.com
STANLEY WILLIAM EAVES: My mother's
brother served on HMS Glorious but did not survive the sinking. If anybody
knew my uncle, I would love to hear from them as I always wondered what he
was like. Contact Arnie Whitehead at Arnie2912@aol.com
GLANVILLE MORRISON 'TAFF': My father was on
Glorious but did not make the final trip as he was posted 3 days before
for training. His name was Glanville Morris, he was a Chief Petty Officer.
Anyone knowing him please contact me Glanda Baird at glandab@waitrose.com
J W "JACK" ETCHELLS. Able Seaman. Was 19 when he was
killed on HMS Glorious when it was sunk. I would like to find a definitive
crew list of HMS Glorious. and if possible purchase a copy of the channel
four video. If you can help please contact me. J Bond at flresearch@yahoo.com
JOSEPH MAHER: My Uncle was 25 years old
when he was lost then HMS Glorious was sunk. he was born in Liverpool/ if
anyone remembers him please contact Mrs T Colbeck at Colbeck6@aol.com
KENNETH BROMPTON ..
My uncle Kenneth Brompton died aboard HMS
Glorious in 1940 but I have been unable to find any record of his death
amongst the archives I've researched. Is there a definitive list of
casualties.? I would love to hear from anybody who knew him, also I
would appreciate seeing / purchasing / or borrowing a channel four program
"The lost of the Glorious. If you can help in anyway please
contact me. Ralph Brompton at te-brompton@loucoll.ac.uk
WILLIAM PROSSER:
My Great Grandmothers Brother
William was killed on HMS Glorious, he had only been in the navy for 2
months. I am trying to find any records of the crew of HMS Glorious,
any help with info or crew photos would be gladly received. mail@militaryart.freeserve.co.uk
MIKE FJORTOFT:
My grandfather was captain of the ship that picked up
survivors after the sinking (Borgund). Does anyone remember anything about
him, or the event. I never met him as he was killed later in the war while
transporting fish from Iceland to Scotland. if you can help contact Mile
Fjortoft. at Mike.l.fjortoft@britishairways.com
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