7.
Jan. 3, 2012

I am desperately trying to find out information regarding my dad, his name was George Frederick Hall, born 1919 from Birmingham, and joined the Navy around 1935, he served on submarines, and then became a survivor of the sinking of the HMS Eagle in 1942.  Unfortunately I don't have much more information as my dad did not talk about his service very often, and after having me very late in life (aged 54) it became a distant memory for him.  I am know 39 with a son of my own and we are keen to find out as much as we can about the HMS Eagle and my fathers career Thank you so much.

April Scott-Simmers
Uttoxeter, Staffordshire, England

6.
Sept. 14, 2011

I am the proud son of Ted Edward Williamson known as Bungy to his shipmates. Unfortunately my dad passed away 1996, but we did not discuss his navy life much, which is a regret, but I understand that all memories were not happy ones. If any one could let me know if they knew my father I would be very grateful. He was an aircraft fitter and served 22 years leaving the Navy as a Petty Officer. He served on HMS Eagle up to and including her sinking in 1942. After many other ships he served a very long stint on HMS Victorious. It would be nice to find people who knew him and especially about the fact that my mother tells us the tale of him giving up his life jacket to a young Canadian airman when the Eagle was sinking. I would be interested in any comments.

Thanks,
Brian Williamson

5.
Mar. 2, 2011

I was searching for info on HMS Eagle when I found your website, I never knew the details behind the sinking of the Eagle, that it was sunk by a German U-Boat. My cousin Henry Donnelly was an able seaman on the Eagle and he was killed during the action. I read the article on your web site by a survivor and on reading it I realised just how traumatic it must have been to have the ship sunk from under you. I also did not know that there were so many survivors. I have no recollection of meeting Henry but my parents assured me that I did meet him when he was on leave, could that have been when the Eagle was back in Britain for re-fitting before going to Malta? Henry was apparently the life and soul of the party always up to some mischief, he was a great loss to the family. I find your web excellent and I will certainly visit again, keep up the good work.

King Regards,
John Dobbin

4.
Nov. 23, 2010

Is there a list of the survivors of the sinking of HMS Eagle? I know my father was an air gunner on the Eagle and that he survived being sunk on a couple of occasions during WW2. His name was Thomas Brown Christie, unfortunately he died when I was 7 yrs, so all is a bit sketchy.

Regards,
Jim Christie

3.
May 5, 2008

I am looking for precise information that maybe you can help me with. I have been searching the web, your site included, but yet to have my question answered.

There was an advertising promotion in 19?? where you would receive a full size deck of "British Consols" playing cards in exchange for sets of pictures of which I know that one of the pictures was of the HMS Eagle. This advertising I know stemmed from the British Consols, Montreal, Canada and the offer was good until 31 Dec., 1942. The collector card itself is very small, measuring approx. 2-3/4 inch by 1-3/4 inch. The front hosts a picture and the back indicates the promotion. The reverse also shows a small playing card as well as a number for the "game" itself. As well, it includes a number in red that I assume is a company verification number of sorts.

Are you able to inform me as to what company distributed these collector cards - eg. Kellog's in a cereal box or McDonald's in a cigarette pack???? I have absolutely no idea and am hoping you may be able to help or in the least to point me in the right direction.

I appreciate and thank you for your time.

Regards,
Joanne - Ontario, Canada

2.
Sept. 28, 2007

I have to tell you that your site is wonderful. It is the first time that I have seen a list of the men who died on the HMS Eagle in 1942.

My Dad was on that boat and of course survived the war. His name was William Robert Harvey and he was a Gunner on the Eagle. He had just gotten off duty, sat in his bunk, started taking off his uniform to go to bed. Then they were hit. He found his way to the deck and slide down into the way in his underwear. I do not have a lot of information because he died at the age of 49 in 1970 and I was just 18. So I did not have a lot of adult contact with him because I would have asked so much.

I get bits and pieces told to my Mother by him over the years. Is there a list of the entire crew of the Eagle? After the ship was bombed he went to Scotland for r&r. On his return to duty he was assigned to an LST 367
and headed to Normandy.

From what I have gotten from my Mother it sounds like a lot of the Harvey's were in the Navy. During WWI, my Father's Grandfather was a Captain, his name was Robert Harvey. Also, my Father's Father, James Harvey, went to the navy during WWI, lied about his age, he was really 14, and ended up on a ship tied next to his Father's, Captain Robert Harvey, and said "Hey Dad!" As the story goes, the Captain replied "what the hell are you doing here?"

I wish I know how far back this line of Harvey's went in the navy. So much is lost. If you can give me any information to help me further my research I would greatly appreciate it.

All the Best,
Kathy (Harvey) Lovett

William R. Harvey RN on his wedding day.

1.
Sept. 12, 2007

My Dad flew two Spitfires off the HMS Eagle into Malta on 5/9/42 and 6/3/42 with 611 Squadron. He was an American citizen who got his wings with the RCAF and was posted to the RAF. I am working on a project to memorialize the brave pilots and also the crew of the Eagle who completed these missions. Can you assist me in finding detailed records of these flights and also, pictures that might depict these operations? In addition, I'd like to know what the Eagle crew responsibilities and dress was on such occasions? It is important to get the details right. If you can't assist, can you direct me to someone who can?

Anyone who provides material assistance in this project will receive a free print from the painting that is being commissioned.

Thank You,
Fred Morsheimer
Amherst, New Hampshire, U.S.A.