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Notice Board Promotions to Chief
AUTHORITY for promotion of the following ratings to chief petty officer was issued by HMS Centurion in January: OPERATIONS BRANCH (SEAMAN GROUP) To CPO(OPS)(M) — M. A Roberts (SFCRWT/SPO). S. W. Norman (Ambuscade). To CPO<OPSKR) — J. C. Smith (Dryad), J. F Coleman (Dryad). B. S. Hunt (Dryad). To CPO<SEA) — A. T. Hoskms (Clyde Mixman 1). (COMMUNICATIONS GROUP) Reg and PT. To CCY — H. W. Baker (MCM2 SEA). To CRS — M. A. Cleave (Dumbarton Castle). To CCT — I. K. Bellingham (MOD DNSO SCU). R. M. Taylor (RNU Cheltenham). To MAA — L. E. John (Cumberland), P. Woodhead (Broadsword), R. A. J. Stuart (JSATC Stanbridge), L. P. Devine (Argyll), A. Chapman (Starling), K. S. Corkett (Brazen). MARINE ENGINEERING To CMEM(L) — R. L. Chrimes (Ark Royal), R. A. Peace (Defiance FMB). A. L. Wane (London). D. J. Gamble (Boxer), B. J. Roseveare (Defiance FMB). A. P. Dove (Invincible). WEAPON ENGINEERING To CWEM(R) — A. S. Powell (Tamar). D. M. Shaw (CINCFLEET EW SGP). SUPPLY AND SECRETARIAT To CPOCA — D V. Keating (RNEC Manadon). To CPOCK — I. G. J. Bickerton (MOD CDS/VCDS). To CPOSTD — R. K. Bowden (Gloucester). P. J. Connell (Raleigh). N. H. Titley (Invincible). To CPOSA — J. W. Bower (Nelson). B. E. Matthews (Brilliant), I. R. Davies (Nelson Gunwharf), A. B. Christie (Dolphin), S. J. Carter (Illustrious). To CPOWTR — D. Walsh (Raleigh). MEDICAL BRANCH To CPOMA — P. G. Youngman (NP1042). S. P. Kelly (Cochrane), P. J. Davey (Sultan), K. D. Granville (Tamar), C. J. Basson (RNH Gibraltar), R. C. Young (Beaver). D. Lennon (Resolution Stbd). D. R. Butt (Newcastle). To CCMT — M. D. Cowdry (RNH Haslar). To CPOFS — P. Hanson (Nelson). SUBMARINE SERVICE To CMEM(L)(SM) — T. McNeish (Neptune). To CMEM(MXSM) — T. Heeney (Repulse Stbd). FLEET AIR ARM To CPOA(AH) — M. J. Coombes (RNAS Yeovilton), I. Humphrey (Fearless), M. J. Smith (CDO HELO SC).
To CPOA(METOC) — P. G Noble (Seahawk). To CPOA(PHOT) — A. L. Campbell (Neptune Base OPS), S. R. Antrobus (Daedalus). To CPOA(SE) — K. M. Sedgwick (Ark Royal). To CPOACMN — p. W. Coombes (814 Squadron). P. T. Newman (Heron Flight), J. Edwards (772 SK4 SAR). To CAEM(R) — R. J. Bourn (RNAS Yeovitton). To CPOAC — K. J. Roberts (826, Squadron). WRNS BRANCHES To CWREN(H) — S. E. Baker (Dryad). A. F. Lagrue (MOD DNO). To CWREN REG — C. D Barraclough (Fearless). To CWREN ETS — K. Beverley (Raleigh). QARNNS BRANCHES To CPOEN(G) — A W Lane (RNH Haslar). To CPONN — J. Brettell (RNH Plymouth), A M Adams (RNH Haslar), A. M. Tyrie (RNMSS Haslar). G. G. Rawat (RNH Haslar). CHIEF PETTY OFFICER ARTIFICER HMS Centurion has been notified of the following promotions to chief petty officer artificer which were made by commanding officers in December: CPOMEA — N. P. Hulse (Portsmouth FMRO), A. D. Parkes (Defiance FMB). S. M. Southern (Neptune NT), S. D. Whirling (Defiance FMB). ACPOMEA — K. J. Hills (Superb), K. Holroyd (Sultan), P. Speiser (SM2 SDG Devpt), S. D. Walton (Beaver). CPOAEA(WL) — C S Bassett (829 Sqn. Osprey), R. J Crossley (Heron), T. Harris (829 Fit 242). S. T. Higgins (800 Sqn). ACPOAEA(WL) — B. J. Forrester (RNAS Yeovilton) CPOAEA(M) — S. W. Hathaway (846 Sqn) C. J. Porritt (706 Sqn. Seahawk). ACPOAEA(M) — M. Briscoe (846 Sqn). CPOAEA(R) — S. A. Meikle (DGA N ASE). CPOWEA — P. Burton (Neptune SM10), G. W. Elcock (Edinburgh), J. W. Griffin (Invincible), D. Morris (FOSNI COMMS), J. Unwin (Vanguard Port), I. A. Wingate (York). ACPOWEA — S. E. Greaves (Portsmouth FMRO). G. M. Harby (CWTA Portsmouth). K. A. Howard (Fit Eng Portsmouth), P. J. Vinnicombe (Defiance FMB). ACTING CHARGE CHIEF ARTIFICER Authority was issued by HMS Centurion in January for the following ratings to be promoted to acting charge chief artificer: To ACCWEA — S. C. Cressey (Nelson). To ACCMEA — J. Christer (Repluse). T. A. Brown (Nelson), G. Macleod (Talent). To ACCAEA — S. P. Wootton (Osprey).
Sivop Drafts CK Smith, HMS London, drafted CTC RM Lympstone in April. Will swop (Of any Plymouth shore base. AB<M) Bryant, HMS Cornwall Will swop for any Portsmouth-based ship, deploying or not. LSTD Wilkinson, Wardroom. HMS Newcastle, deploying in Sept. Will swop for any Portsmouth-based ship not deploying. WSA Mulliner, HMS Brazen, deploying in Feb. Will swop for any southern ship or shore base. RO1(G) Marcroft. Fort Southwick (tel. 0705 374419 after Feb. 8) drafted HMS Monmouth in Feb. Will swop for any Portsmouth-based ship. LCK Simpson, Main Galley. HMS Drake. Will swop for any Portsmouth shore base. RO1(T) Thompson, COMMW (Rosyth) ext. 64587. Will swop for any Plymouth or Portsmouth ship or shore base. SA Duncan, HMS Gannett ext. 357. Will swop for HMS Cochrane. LWEM(O) Smith, SMAC 233, HMS Andromeda, drafted HMS Chatham m Aug. Will swop for any Portsmouth-based ship LSTD Lawbuary, tel. 0705 677764. drafted HMS Osprey in March. Will swop for HMS Nelson, Portsmouth naval dockyard or any P o r t s m o u t h - b a s e d ship not deploying.
CK voysey, HMS Nelson, wardroom galley, ext. 22163, drafted HMS Brazen in April. Will swop for any Portsmouth-based ship. LMEM(M) Day, 3N Mess. HMS Liverpool, deploying in June. Will swop for any Portsmouth-based ship not deploying ALWEM(O) Walker, HMS Collingwood ext. 414610. drafted HMS Argyll in Aug. Will swop for any Portsmouth-based ship or shore base. WSA Studd, North Corner Group. Portsmouth ext. 25009. Will swop for HMS Defiance or any Plymouth shore base LWEM(R) Smith, 3R Mess. HMS Edinburgh. Will swop for any Portsmouth-based ship. WSA Sedgwick, Main Gate HMS Mercury, drafted North Corner Group and HMS Fearless May and July respectively. Will consider any Devonport-based ship deploying or not. LSA Gray, Stores Office. HMS Iron Duke. Will swop for any Scottish or Northern Ireland draft. CPOMEA(ML) Parton, Plymouth Clearance Diving Unit (tel. Devonport Exchange 65305). Will swop for any other Devonport draft. CPOWEA(AD) Maughan, HMS Sirius, drafted HMS Battleaxe in Aug. Will swop for any seagoing ship, regardless of base port.
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Appointments
Controller to be Admiral
VICE-ADMIRAL Sir Kenneth Eaton, Controller of the Navy, is to be promoted admiral from April 28. He has held many engineering appointments since joining the Royal Navy in 1953, and before taking up his present appointment was Director General Underwater Weapons (Naval) and later Flag Officer Portsmouth. As Controller of the Navy a current main responsibility is for the Trident project. force which left the UK in JanuCommodore M. P. Gretton, ary for duty in the Adriatic. Precurrently serving in MOD, is to vious appointments include be promoted rear-admiral and Commodore RN Staff College become Commander UK Task and command of HMS NotGroup in July. His commands tingham. have included HM ships BossRear-Admiral N. J. Wilkinson, ington, Ambuscade and InvinciDirector General Naval Manpowble, and he has been Commoer and Training, also becomes dore Standing Naval Force Chief Naval Supply and SecreAtlantic. tariat Officer from Feb. 9. To be promoted rear-admiral Other appointments recently announced in May is Capt. J. J. Blackham, include: who takes up the appointment of Cdr. D. J. R. Dickens. Boxer in command. Chief of Staff to CINCNAVJune 22. Cdr. N. Morisetti. Cardiff in command HOME. He is at present comJuly 7. manding officer of HMS Ark Lieut-Cdr. B. H. Warren. Shetland in Royal, now leading the RN task command. June 1.
Officer
Promotions ROYAL NAVAL RESERVE The following provisional selections for promotion have been made to date March 31, 1993: To Lieutenant-Commander, Royal Naval Reserve and Women's Royal Naval Reserve, lists 1, 3. 4 and 5 — K. J. Baker, C. M. P. Bradford. D. Cook, L. W. Crooks. V. A. Daly, R. Duggua. R. J. Filtness. J. P. Gamble. P. M. Haller, J. E Harding, A. J. Hargrave. K. Hart, J. A. Hartley. J. E. Hutchinson. V. K. Jackson. V. J. Kendall. S. L. Leyshon. A. H. Littleboy, K. A. Mendelsohn, M. K. Mills, M. C. Myers. C. J. O'Connor, J. S. Parris. M. H. Richards, P. B. Roche, A. Spray, D. W. Stewart. S. P. Thome, V. N. Waddell. K P. Wreford, D. S. Wyatt. To Lieutenant-Commander, Royal Naval Reserve, list 2 — R. D. Bowey, S. A. W Ewing, P. B. Gibb. C. S. Jackson, R. G. S. Mitchell, M. B. Sambrook, D. J. Stevenson. To Superintending Nursing Officer, QARNNS (Reserves) — J. E Seattle. D. E Kenney.
Merit Medals MERITORIOUS Service Medal awards to RN and RM personnel for first half of 1993CCWEA A. H. Armstrong. WOfMEMXM) R. A. Briggs, WO(MT) M. T. N. Budgen. WO(OPSXM) S. Bullock, WO(WTR) P. D. Chatfield, WO(MEA)(M) J Cooper WO(OPSXR) P J Davies. WO(WEA) R. T. Evans, WO(CK) J. Garner, WO(AEAXM) R. K. Hadfield, CCCT Hammersley, WOA(AH) A. Heron, WOfWEMXR) M. F. Jones. CSGT S. Law. RM, CRS C. R. Litson, WO(MEAXEL) K. MiWener, A/WO2 P G. T. Moore, RM, WO(SEA) D. N. Morait, WO(OPSXS) A. Noble, WO(AEAXM) K. W Robinson. CPO(AEAXM) P. C. Rogers, WO2 J. Stray. RM, WO(WTR) J. A. Stych, WO(RS) P. Sundertand, WO(WEA) D. J. Ward. WOfWTR) B. J. Wead, WOIAEMXM) R. H. Weatherhall, WO(MEAXP) B. C. Whittaker. WO(MA) L. F. M. Young.
SD List THE following candidates have been selected for promotion to Sub-Lieutenant (EKMESM) on the Special Duties List from June 14 this year: CCMEA(EL)s D. Grant, G. C. King and G. A. Riley. and ACCMEA(ML), D. J. Rendell.
Points THE following list shows the total points of the men and women at the top of each advancement roster for petty officer and leading rates as at February 1, 1993. Intermediates (Int) indicates that personnel can be advanced before they are eligible to receive merit points or before the roster can be adjusted to take account of them. This means that personnel are advanced in "basic date" order. Dates shown against "Int" rosters are the basic dates of the top eligible personnel. The number following the points (or basic dates) is the number of men who were advanced during January. CCMEAML — Int (29.10.91). 1; CCMEAEL — Dry, Nil; CCMEAMLSM — Dry, 2; CCMEAELSM — Int (27.3.92), Nil; CCWEAADC — Int (28.7.92). Nil; CCWEAWDO — Int (3.4.92). 1; CCWEAADCSM — Dry, Nil; CCWEAWDOSM — Int (13.11.92), Nil; CCAEAM — Int (1.1.92), 1; CCAEAR — Int (1.1.91), Nil; CCAEAWL — Int (1.1.90). Nil. PO(EW)/RS(W) — Int (7.6.91). Nil; LS(EW)/LRO(W) — Int (9.6.92). Nil; PO(M) — Int (6.12.91), 2; LS(M) — Int (6.12.91). Nil; PO(R)—190, Nil; LS(R)—Int (12.5.92), Nil; PO(S) — Int, (13.10.92), Nil; LS(S) — Int (15.3.91). Nil; PO(D)— 156. 1; LS(D) —361. 1; POfMW) — Int (12.5.92). 2; LS(MW) — Int (7.6.91). Nil; PO(SR) — 244, Nil; LS(SR) — 133, Nil; PO(SEA) — 201, Nil; CY — 263, 1; LROfT)— 144. 1; RS — 154. Nil;LRO(G) — Int (24.9.91) Nil; POPT — 210. 3; RPO — 192, 1 POMEM(L)(GS) — Int (15.11.91), 8; LMEM(L)(GS) — Int (27.3.92), Nil; POMEM(M)(GS) — 415. Nil; LMEM(M)(GS) — 148. Nil; POWEM(OMGS) — Int (3.7.90). Nil; LWEM(O)(GS) — Int ( 1 9 . 6 . 9 1 ) . Nil; POWEM(R)(GS) — Int (3.9.91) Nil; LWEM(R)JGS) — Int (17.9.92). Nil; POCA — Int (5.7.90), Nil; POCK(GS) — 370, Nil; LCK(GS) — Int (10.12.90), Nil; POSTD(GS) — 622, Nil; LSTD(GS) — Int (19.2.91). 3; POSA(GS) — 570. Nil; LSA(GS) — Int (18.10.90), 1; POWTR(GS) — Int (4.12.90), 4, LWTR(GS) — Int (26.5.92), 5; POMA — Int, (13.11.90). 2, LMA — Dry, 3. POCSMSM) — Int (19.8.91). Nil; LS(S)(SM) — 230, Nil; POfTSMSM) — Int (6.6.91). 4; LSfTSMSM) — Int (6.6.91), 3; RS(SM) — 231, Nil; LHO(SM) — Int (25.9.90), 3; POMEM(LKSM) — 464, 2; LMEM(LXSM) — Int (12.10.90) 3; POMEM(M)(SM) —729. 1;
LMEM(MKSM) — 666, Nil; POWEM(O«SM) — 358, Nil; LWEM(OKSM) — Int (6.6.90), Nil; POWEM(R)(SM) — Int (1.9.92) 3; LWEM(RXSM) — 101, Nil; PO(UWXSM) — Dry, Nil; POSA(SM) — Int (28.11.90) Nil; LSA(SM) — Int, (18.6.92), Nil; POWTR(SM) — Int (4.10.90), 1; LWTR(SM) — Int (20.2.92), 2; POCK(SM) — Int (17.10.91), Nil; LCK(SM) — 673, Nil; POSTD(SM) — 306, Nil; LSTD(SM) — 560, Nil POA(AH) — 676, Nil, LA(AH) — 597, Nil; POA(METOC) — Int (17.7.92), Nil; LA (METOC) — Int Nil; POA(PHOT) — 209 Nil POAfSE) — 272, Nil; LA(SE) — 131, Nil; POACMN — 458, 1; POAEM(M) — 215 Nil; LAEM(M) — 251, Nil; POAEM(R) — Int (7.3.91), Nil; LAEM(R) — 274, Nil; POAEM(WL) — 358, Nil; LAEM(WL) — 540 Nil; POAC — Dry, 3. POWREN(R) — 105, Nil; LWREN(R) — Int (5.11.90), Nil; POWREN(RS) — 208 Nil LWREN(RO) — 136. 1; POWRENPT —113. Nil; RPOWREN — 150, Nil; POWRENCK — Int, (17.10.91), Nil; LWRENCK — Int Nil; POWRENSTD — 630. Nil; LWRENSTD — Int (19.2.91), Nil; POWRENSA — 277, Nil; LWRENSA — Int (21.2.91), Nil POWRENWTR — 163. 2; LWRENWTR — Int (17.10.91), 2; POWRENWTR(G) — 130 NilLWRENWTR(G) — Int, Nil; POWREN METOC — Int, Nil; LWRENMETOC — Int Nil POWRENPHOT — Int (5 6.90), Nil. POWRENAEM(M) — 209. Nil; LWREN AEM(M) — 242, Nil; POWRENAEM(R) — Int (7.11.91). Nil; LWRENAEM(R) — 193 Nil; POWHENAEM(WL) — 262, Nil; LWREN AEM(WL) — 263. Nil; POWRENETS — 187. Nil; LWRENETS — Int (13.11.90), Nil; LWRENTEL — 372, Nil; POWRENWA — Int (16.1.91). Nil; LWRENWA — Int (91090) Nil; POWRENDHYG — Int (5.7.90), Nil: POWHENDSA — Int, Nil; LWRENDSA — 82 Nil; POEN(G) — Int, (10.9.91), Nil; LEN(G) — Dry, 1; PONN — Int (12.11.91). 1 POMA(O) — Int (12.3.91). Nil; LMA(O) — Int (10.9.91), Nil.
The Basic Dates quoted for the WRNS ratings in the following categories, which have no examination tor the next higher rate, are applied in accordance with BR1066 Chapter 22: POWREN QA — 190. Nil, POWREN MT — 782, Nil; POWREN TEL — 1102, Nil. Roster states do not include the award of the Nov.1992 C281 points which were not available at the time of publication.
Honours ROYAL NAVY awards in the 1993 New Year Honours List included the following: KCB: Vice-Admiral G. W. R. Biggs ViceAdmiral M. H. G. Layard. CB: Rear-Admiral C. H. D. Cooke-Priest. Surgn. Rear-Admiral D. A. Lammiman, Rear-Admiral J. G. R. Musson. CBE: Surg.Commodore J. M. Beeley, Capt. D. A. H. Kerr, Commodore D. R. S. Lewis, Capt. P. A. Voute. QBE: Cdr. J. Bithell, Cdr. B. R Coward, Cdr. P. G. Edger, Cdr. P. W Hammond. Cdr. A. G. Kennedy. Cdr. M. J. Kitchin, Cdr. A. St. J. Steiner. Capt. P. A. Taylor, RFA,
Cdr. C. G. Traill. Lieut.-Col. J. M. Ware. RM. Cdr. D. S. H. White. MBE: Lieut.-Cdr. J. Catterson. Lieut. (CS) A. J. Cokes, Lieut.-Cdr. (MS) J. R. Dalgleish, Lieut.-Cdr. R. Embleton. Lieut.-Cdr. M. A. L. Fisher, Lieut.-Cdr. I. K. Hewitt Lieut.-Cdr. (SCC) W. D. Keery, RNR, Lieut.Cdr. (SCC) T. E. Kinsey, RNR, WO1 M. A. Northfield, RM, Lieut.-Cdr. R. F. O'Sullivan, Lieut.-Cdr. M. R. Palmer. Lieut.-Cdr. G J. Perry. Lieut.-Cdr. D. A. C. Poole. WO A. E. Wakeford, Lieut.-Cdr. G. N. Wright. BEM: CPOSTD D. J. Austin. CPOAEA(R) M. Ayles. CCMEA(P) L. R. Burden, POA-
(Phot) A. L. Campbell. CPO T. Donovan, RFA. CCMEA(MLXSM) A. Foster, CPOPT R. P. Fung. CWEM(R) J. Hughes CCCT M P. Metcalf. CMEM(M) P. J. Morrissey. CPOSA G. Page. ACPO(RS) C. E. L. Rawson, CSGT R. A. Sey, RM, CSGT M. G. Southgate, RM, CPOWEA G. R Thurmer RNR, CMEM(M) S. R. Tinney, CCMEA(P) P. R. Young. AFC: Lieut.-Cdr. C. G. Hawksworth. Queen's Commendation for Valuable Service in the Air Lieut.-Cdr I. A D. Low, Lieut.-Cdr. C. E. Thornton. RVM (Silver): ACMEM(M) D. H. Bosomworth, PO(RS) W. J. Young.
Deaths B. W. McCarthy, Sgt. RM, CTCRM Nov. 19. P. Baldwin, LEME(M), HMS Nelson Dec 14. R. P. Morris, Lieut. 814 Squadron Dec. 18. H. Hinchley, RO(SM)1, HMS Renown (Stbd), Jan. 1. R. H. Maurice, DSO. DSC Capt (retd). Staff navigating and operations officer to Capt. (later Rear-Admiral), Philip Vian for much of Second World War. Served in HMS Afridi, Cossack, Cleopatra and Scylla, and later commanded HMS Cavendish, Tamar (Hong Kong) and Decoy. Mentioned in Despatches. Aged 82. R. Whinney, DSC and two Bars Capt (retd). Served 37 years. Commanded HMS Wanderer Second World War, including Arctic convoys and Normandy landings, earlier ships included HMS Rodney, Suffolk. Wolsey and Cossack, aged 83. A. K. Mathews, OBE, DSC. Rev. Joined RNVR 1939 and served as wartime chaplain of HMS Norfolk. Later clerical appointments included Dean of St. Albans. Aged 86. C. G. Walker. Capt (retd) Served 1927-
POWREN(RS) Georgina Morris proudly displays her winner's trophy after she won the 1992 Armed Forces Challenge Cup in the Falkland Islands at the traditional Boxing Day Races in Port Stanley.
59. Submariner on China Station preSecond World War First lieutenant L53 and Triumph, commanded L23 and Unique. Later first lieutenant of HMS Black Prince and commanded HMS Snipe. Aged 83. F. G. Chiddle. Lieut (E) (retd). Service included HMS Dolphin. Aged 72. R. Anscombe. Ex-AB. Served 1942-46. including HMS Beaufort and Kilbirnie. Aged S. J. Flory. Ex-QMS, RM. Served 192852. including HMS Nelson. Revenge. Repulse, Belfast. Valiant and Vanguard. Aged 79. Founder and life member Eastbourne Royal Marines Assn. R. Comer. Ex-CMECH. Served 27 years, including HMS Broadsword, Arrow, Apollo and Leander. aged 51. H. W. T. Peck. Ex-AB. Served much of Second World War in HMS Guillemot. Mentioned in Despatches, aged 71. D. P. Calcott. Ex-POPTI. Ships included HMS Loch Fyne, Manxman and Leander. A. Southworth. Wartime service on Arctic convoys and in Western Approaches in HMS Inconstant: also Normandy landings. Chairman Blackpool Branch White Ensign Assn, and member Normany Veterans and Dunkirk Veterans Associations and Blackpool South RBL. A. L. Bartlett, Shpt. Lieut, (retd). Ships included HMS Assistance. Guardian. Woolwich, Duke of York and Indomitable. Service included Mediterranean, Normandy and Far East. Later joined RAN as barrackmaster HMAS Albatross. Aged 88. G. O'C. Fitzgerald Rev. Chaplain RNVR 1940-46, including HMS Exeter and Far East PoW. Chaplain of Sliema, Malta, (1949-51) and vicar of St. Augustine's, Highgate (1952-70). Aged 85 G. Lonsdale. Service included HM submarines Totem and Tally Ho. Member Hull branch Submarine OCA. Aged 67. B. V. Mayer. Ex-POAEM(M). Died after car accident. Aged 45. D. Murdoch. LS Second World War. Member Penelope Assn. D. Mills and Monsignor Tom Keane (in USA), members of HMS Barham Survivors Assn. P. Edwards. Ex-CPO(TI). Served 25 years in submarines, including HMS Sea Devil. Aurochs and Ocelot. Later many years with RMAS at Faslane. Died in road accident, aged 63. W. J. Matley. Ex-AB. Ships included HMS Serene, and member Serene Assn. G. W. Charlton, DSC, RNR. First lieutenant of HMS Starworl Second World War. and commanding officer HMS Camellia. Aged 81. R. P. Cooper. Lieut.-Cdr. (retd). Served 30 years, his last ship being HMS Sheffield. Aged 60. J. S. Shaw, RVM Ex-CSTO. Served 193568. including HMS Nelson. Eagle, Royalist and Vanguard, and HMY Britannia (195367). Member Assn. of Royal Yachtsmen. D. Toms. Ex-LS. Served 1939-45. including HMS Starling, Teazer, Admiralty Fleet Train-Manus Island, and HMAS Golden Hind, Sydney, Australia. Aged 79. M. Pugh. Ex-POWTR. Served 1957-79, including HMS Ark Royal. Aged 52. D. f. Smith. Lieut.-Cdr. (retd). Served 36 years, after joining as Artificer Apprentice in 1953. Ships included HMS Zulu. Mohawk and Eskimo. Bosun HMY Britannia (198185), later commanding HMS Humber and Hunter while serving at HMS President, before serving at HMS Dryad. Aged 56.
The deaths are reported of the following members of the HMS Cornwall (1939-42) Association: E. A. Langford, BEM, Ex-CYS and former secretary of the association; F. Guscott, ex-ERA; J. Picken, ex-WTR: P. Noble-Mackie, ex-CSHPT; and G. Rouse, ex-CYS. Halton Apprentices Naval Wing Association report the deaths of the following members. L. Hannay, K. C. Smith and S. E. Phillimore. The deaths are reported of the following members of the Algennes Association: W. A. C. Harvey, Lieut.-Cdr. RNVR (retd). HMS Seabear and Mary Rose; K. Baker (Minstrel), T. Dale (Alarm), G. Kiddle (Fantome), D. Stone (Fly), and J. Lisle (Cockatrice). ROYAL NAVAL ASSOCIATION The deaths are reported of the following shipmates: A. Richardson, standard bearer Kings Lynn and committee member SCC. Aqed 54. J. Palmer, committee member Kings Lynn. Member SCC unit. Ex-RM. Aged 68. S. Day, Peterborough. S. J. Batho, Doncaster Served 1938-48. including HMS Furious and Adventure Aged 72. H. T. Clark, High Wycombe. Ex-Naafi canteen manager, ships included HMS Vivien. Harrier and Dacres. N. Thacker, Deal and Walmer. Ships included HMS Cygnet. Aged 69. R. Merriman, treasurer Enfield for 35 years. Aged 61. D. E. Martin, Secretary Bishop's Stortford for 31 years, vice-president and life member. Ex-LWireman. Aged 70. H. T. Stacey, Auckland, New Zealand. Joined RN 1934 and transferred to RNZN 1941. Ships included HMS Grenade and Achilles (Battle of the River Plate). Aged 75 C. Hill, welfare officer Worthing. Ex-Lieut. RNVR (retd). Served in HMS Duke of York and in landing craft, including Italian and Normandy landings. Mentioned in Despatches. Aged 80. K. Hood, Bolton. J. Maddrell, founder member Peel, IOM, branch. Chairman Peel Vikings Assn and member RN Patrol Service Assn. S. Berry, Bolton. Served 24 years, including HMS Hermes. Aged 75. F. Waflwork, Bolton. Aged 68. L. Emerson, Thurrock. Aged 68. R. Jiggens, vice-chairman. Thurrock. Aged 42. C. O'Rourke, founder member Thurrock. Aged 67. R. H. Groom, secretary and standard bearer Wymondham. Also member RN Patrol Service Assn. Aged 71. S. Bone, life member, Portsmouth. S. G. Peek, Poole. Served 1939-46, including minesweepers and HMS Eagle. Aged 73. S. Gill, Buxton and High Peak. Served in HM submarines Taku and Trident, member SOCA and Burma Star Assns. Aged 69. K. Parsley, life member Torridgeside. Branch vice-chairman for the past eight years; also member of the Coastal Forces Veterans Assn and RBL. Served in MTBs and MGBs, including Normandy landings Aged 69. R. Clarkson, welfare worker Liverpool. Member tribal Assn. Served in HMS Tartar on Russian convoys and Normandy landings; also with 10-th Destroyer Flotilla in Pacific.