HMS Howe, Notice
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MESSAGES
RON POOLE.. Ron served as Radar Operator on HMS Howe during
the Pacific Campaign.
STANLEY BIFFIN.. My grandfather Stanley,
also known as
Charlie, was a crew member aboard HMS Howe in the 1940s. I would love to
get hold of any information or a crew list.
ELGAR ROWLING (ROWLEY).. My father joined HMS Howe late in
1942 and was stationed in one of the 5.25" turrets. He left Howe to
go to King Alfred and served as 1st Lt on an LCIS on D-Day landing Lord
Lovat's Commandos on Sword Beach. I would like to hear from anyone who
served with him on HMS Howe.
WILLIAM JAMES.. My great uncle James served as a Chief Petty
Officer on HMS Howe in the Pacific during WW2. As a chef he also
prepared food for the Admiralty at Portsmouth during the war. His
brother became a prisoner of war with the Japanese.
ARCHIE BAKER... My father served on HMS Howe after D-Day up to
1947. He was originally from Slough and is now in Plymouth. Any former
shipmates or anyone with information
STAN STOKES... Served on HMS Howe 1940-45.
ANGUS McDONALD.. I would like to hear from anyone who knew my
father Angus McDonald (pictured second from right) who was a Chief
Stoker on board HMS Howe. He is alive an living in Edinburgh,
ALBERT GORRINGE My father was a Royal Marine and served on
HMS Howe between 1943 to 1945. He served in Australia and South Africa.
I would like to hear from anyone who knew him. Contact Sharon Gorringe.
Reply to above: My father William Porter also served on Howe about
the same time as a Marine. I have heard him talk about Australia and
South Africa. I will visit him soon and will ask him if he remembers
your father. I trust he is well. Donald Porter.
THOMAS NICHOLLS. My father served as a gunner (port side) on
HMS Howe during the Pacific campaign. I would love to hear from anyone
who knew him.
JOHN H H MARTYN: I was a member of the ship's company from
November 1943 - late 1946. I was an AB on mess 48. I would be
pleased to hear from any other members of the crew
DEREK RALPH.. Radar operator from Chesterfield served on HMS Howe
1944-45. He would like to contact any shipmates including Bevan (ber)
from Birmingham (a Radio Operator).
