Albert Mark "Joe" Childs seen at age 19 while a member of the crew of HMS Malaya.

 

Albert Mark "Joe" Childs, date and location unknown.

 

Albert Mark "Joe" Childs, date and location unknown.

 

Albert Mark "Joe" Childs name on the Plymouth Naval Memorial.

(Photos courtesy of Jean Beech (nee Childs)

 

I lost my dad, Albert Mark Childs, aboard HMS Hecla I was 14 months old at the time. He was better known as Joe and had served 16 years in the Royal Navy joining at the age of 16. He served on many ships (any ship that needed a signalman) and became a 1st class signalman he was also a champion boxer for the navy. I would love hear from anyone that knew him but I doubt there would be now. I still miss not knowing him I've been told he was a lovely man.

Yours truly,
Jean Beech (nee Childs)