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9. Nov. 14, 2008 I have just stumbled across your site. It is superb, just like Christmas, been looking at all sorts. Looking at Indefat. today and noticed a plea from "Derek Webb" re 1951. I was in her then until 53, serving in Pay Office on Upper Yardmen ledger. There was a very distinguished roll call! Only the best for RN UY. I was a Writer of course and our S & S mess was just off the Flight Deck (private sponson) abaft the Island. Long way for Libertymen and for shore galley as cook of the mess in dry dock. Oh times were hard then but very pleasant, especially when we moved off the milk cans for the Home Fleet (Training Squadron) jaunts. Long way, winter nights MFV to/from Weymouth/Portland but a good run ashore. Here is some proof (see below). Best regards, H.A. (Tug) Wilson |
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8. Hi, my name is George Hicks, former RAN Photographer and am trying to locate details of my Mother in laws partner, Leonard [Michael] Nowers. Michael, as we know him is now in a Nursing Home and we would like to fill in our knowledge of his early life in the RN and specifically while he was onboard Indefatigable. Any information would be very appreciated. |
I have sent the group picture of the crew of the Indefatigable (see page 1, photo 2) and have marked the man |
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Dear Paul, Sean and Derek, |
My grandfather Raymond Jelley served on the Indefatigable from 42/3 onwards, he has recently passed away and I would be keen to know if anyone knew or had information about his time on the ship. |
Just been reading posts about HMS Indefatigable. My dad was on it and new the official photographer of the ship and have loads of photos of the ship, planes and Kamikaze attack on it and the signing over on the ship. I think Mountbatten was on it in a photo?. Got the ships xmas menue pics of all the cakes, ships monkey and all; my dad was John Hough aka Hamper Hough. Hope that helps some one? |
3. Sept. 5, 2007 I served on the Indefatigable between 1951-52 as a communications rating. It would be great if you could send me any info on any body who served at this time. The captain was called Capt. Grant Many thanks, Derek Webb |
Just seen your mail, unfortunately I don't have any info on your father but my father was an able seaman at the time of the Japanese aircraft attack. My father, John McCaffrey, died in 1977 I was 13 at the time. He told me stories about his time on the carrier which are vague now. I have tried to get any info about the crew or any stories or pictures, you are the first connection that I have came across. Would be grateful for any info however small. |
July 29, 2007 Hi Paul, it was great to hear from you. I must apologize for taking some time to reply but I have recently moved but now my e-mail is back up and running. |
Oct. 28, 2007 Re AB John McCaffrey....Hello Paul, I was on the ship during the Far East time as a seaman in 8 Mess amongst others. I am almost certain that your dad was in the same mess for I believe his name to be familiar but cannot remember him. |
Nov. 4, 2007 Reply 3 Hello Les, Thanks for e-mail. I was 13 when my dad died so don't have any info to help me. I remember him saying he had to have his appendix out while on the ship, does that help. He also said he had his finger trapped or cut on a machine gun on deck. Also a Japanese plane crashed into side of the ship. Does any of that sound familiar. Have you any photos of the ship or ships company. Thanks, Paul McCaffrey |
My name is Trevor Silvey, I am the eldest son of Frederick Silvey who joined the ship as a replacement after the ship was hit by a Japanese plane. He served in the engine room between 1946-48. |
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