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    3rd September - Merchant Navy Day

    Today, 3rd September 2009 - Merchant Navy Day. 70 years ago today, the passenger/cargo ship ATHENIA was torpedoed and sunk just hours after the...
    Thread by: Hugh, Sep 2, 2009, 7 replies, in forum: World War 2
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    The Mercantile Marine War Medal

    Hello Annie, In 1966 the National Archives in London [Public Record Office] took the decision to discard part of the “Registrar General of...
    Post by: Hugh, Aug 22, 2009 in forum: World War 1
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    HMS Greenfly

    Hello Annie, According to the London Times, 17 of the crew were taken by Arab insurgents. However, it appears that they may have been released....
    Post by: Hugh, Aug 20, 2009 in forum: World War 1
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    Centaur search leads to Japan

    In the middle of January 1947, the International Military Tribunal heard evidence of survivors being machine-gunned, after the ships BRITISH...
    Post by: Hugh, Aug 12, 2009 in forum: World War 2
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    Centaur search leads to Japan

    Sorry Geoff, I missed this one - apologies. Tanker BRITISH CHIVALRY official number 161198 built in 1929 for the British Tanker Co. 22.2.1944:...
    Post by: Hugh, Aug 12, 2009 in forum: World War 2
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    On the move

    Best wishes, Andy, enjoy the holiday and see you back sometime in August. Regards Hugh
    Post by: Hugh, Jul 21, 2009 in forum: Barracks
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    My Operation

    Good news, John. Take it easy, it will take a little while to get back into the swing of things. Regards Hugh
    Post by: Hugh, Jul 11, 2009 in forum: World War 2
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    Montevideo Maru

    Thanks for the link, Andy. Rod, excellent and well researched website - well done! Regards Hugh
    Post by: Hugh, Jul 8, 2009 in forum: World War 2
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    Youngest serving British casualty of WWII

    Not Forgotten A very poignant occasion with about 80 to 100 in attendance. Alf Tubb a Royal Artillery Maritime Regiment, DEMS gunner and shipmate of...
    Post by: Hugh, Jul 7, 2009 in forum: Memorials & Cemeteries
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    Merchant Navy Memorial - Tower Hill

    For those that do not know Billy, I know of no other individual who has campaigned as hard and as tirelessly and for so long, for true recognition...
    Post by: Hugh, Jul 4, 2009 in forum: World War 2
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    My Operation

    All the very best John. We all wish you well. Regards Hugh
    Post by: Hugh, Jul 3, 2009 in forum: World War 2
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    Youngest serving British casualty of WWII

    Jerome, SS Punta Gorda (London) - Mercantile Marine Regards Hugh
    Post by: Hugh, Jul 2, 2009 in forum: Memorials & Cemeteries
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    Youngest serving British casualty of WWII

    Thanks, Spidge. I should have used my words more carefully. Billy, Welcome aboard! Regards Hugh
    Post by: Hugh, Jul 2, 2009 in forum: Memorials & Cemeteries
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    Youngest serving British casualty of WWII

    BBC NEWS | Scotland | Edinburgh, East and Fife | War grave officially identified War grave officially identified A wooden cross has been...
    Thread by: Hugh, Jun 28, 2009, 28 replies, in forum: Memorials & Cemeteries
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    First Wren to die on active service

    Hello Adrian, In the Deaths at Sea Register it has the abbreviation E.A. (Enemy Action) before each entry and is followed by several descriptions...
    Post by: Hugh, May 21, 2009 in forum: World War 1
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    Empress of Russia

    Hello Annie, This is dazzle camoflage. The ship was requsitioned twice by the Admiralty during WWI. Firstly as an armed merchant cruiser then...
    Post by: Hugh, May 12, 2009 in forum: World War 1
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    For Cally and Hugh

    Sorry Annie, I have drawn a blank with this one. You have picked a difficult boat to research as her tonnage will be low so wont be mentioned in...
    Post by: Hugh, Apr 28, 2009 in forum: World War 1
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    Happy Birthday Sgt Petts

    Many Happy Returns! Regards Hugh
    Post by: Hugh, Apr 9, 2009 in forum: Barracks
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    Merchant Shipping Movement Cards

    Hello Kitty, Courtesy of my friend Roger Griffiths over at Mercantile Marine. "All the Destroyer logbooks after early January 1940 have been,...
    Post by: Hugh, Mar 26, 2009 in forum: World War 2
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    Merchant Shipping Movement Cards

    Thanks K, will have a dig. Regards Hugh
    Post by: Hugh, Mar 25, 2009 in forum: World War 2
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