HMS Kelly, Notice
Board for naval enthusiasts and ex ships company of HMS Kelly. This page has been set up so that
naval enthusiasts of HMS Kelly can contact each other through the naval art site.
This website is not part of any governmental body or official website of
HMS Kelly.
Join our naval forum - www.worldnavalships.com/forums
DICK BROWN... I am looking for information from anyone who knew a
Dick Brown from preston in Lancashire AKA 'buster' he was part of the gun
crewe (pompoms?) If anyone remembers my father I would dearly love to hear
from you any photos etc would be fantastic too.
ERNEST
and PETER CASH. My uncles are understood to have served on HMS
Kelly and were lost at sea. Their names were Ernest and Peter Cash
from Hebburn on Tyneside. Do any ex crew members remember them
and have any photographs of them?
CAN YOU HELP .A Brother of a friend died on HMS Kelly during the
evacuation of Crete. He would like to make the trip to Crete. Is there any
ceremony specific to the ship. or is there any groups in the UK or arrange
trips to commemorate the battle of Crete.
ARTHUR
WATKIN: My uncle served on HMS Kelly when it was sunk off
Crete. He came from Northwich, Cheshire if anyone has any memories, photo's
etc which may include him
JACK EDGECOMBE.. I believe my grandfather, Jack, was Chief
Stocker on HMS Kelly when she was sunk off Crete. Did any of his shipmates
go on to serve in North Africa before being posted to new ships?
BERT WARD..
I am trying to find information about my wife's
uncle Bert who served and died on HMS Kelly in WW2
RONALD
TOLLERVEY:
My Grandfather served on HMS Kelly. I do not know
what his position on the ship was, But I am very keen to find out more
regarding him and HMS Kelly. If anybody remembers him or has family
photos of the ships crew or crew lists
HURLEY:
I am researching our families naval History and My Uncle
served on HMS Kelly, but was killed when HMS Kelly was sunk off
Crete. I am looking for a crew list at the time of the sinking
ALAN WORTHINGTON.. My grandfather, Alan, served on HMS Kelly as
a Chief Petty Officer. I would like to know of anyone who may remember him
or have any photographs. He always told me stories but sadly died 10 years
ago.
DEREK MAXWELL TAYLOR..
I believe my Uncle
Derek was the ships Bo' sun when he went down with HMS Kelly. I would like
to know if anyone can recall anything about his time with the ship or
friends etc.
EDMOND CUTLER BARROW..
I am trying to trace my
father, Edmond Barrow who served on HMS Kelly during the 2nd World War.
I've only just started this search so would be grateful for any
information that will help me in my search. Thank you.
ALBERT JOHN AUGUSTUS ASHTON..
My Grandfather
served on HMS Kelly in the battle of Crete. He was a gunner and signaler.
He survived the battle but died on 12th April 2000. I only got to meet him
in the last 2months before he died and do not know much about his life but
would be very interested to receive information on him.
WILLIAM BILL ROWLAND served as
Midshipman on HMS Kelly up to 1941 and was commissioned into HMS Leander
thereafter. Any memories or photographs to exchange would be warmly
welcomed by his daughter.
HERBERT EDWARDS....
My father served on Kelly
as an engineer, his name was Herbert Edwards and came form Accrington,
Lancashire. Does anyone have any photographs of the Kelly's crew.
GEORGE WISELY: My Grand Father who
recently passed away aged 85, was on board HMS Kelly when it was sunk off Crete.
he was a stoker,
WILLIAM JAMES POLSON JENKINS:
He was a
relation of mine from Carmarthen, Wales, he died while serving on HMS
Kelly during WW2. I am trying to get information on him, and would like to
hear form anybody who may have known him or has information or
photos of the crew during this time.
VICTOR ROBERT CRISP:
My grandfather served on
HMS Kelly he did not talk much about it but but he did get a DSM for the
battle of Crete. He was very proud to serve on HMS Kelly. I have
some original photos and books
WILLIAM HENRY BAILEY.
My father served on HMS
Kelly as one of the torpedo Operators. he was onboard ship when it was
sunk ff the coast of Crete and survived. I am wanting to find photos of
the Kelly and crew.