HMS Renown, Notice
Board for naval enthusiasts and ex ships company of HMS Renown. This page has been set up so that
naval enthusiasts of HMS Renown can contact each other through the naval art site.
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HMS Renown.
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BEN HARDING .. My dad was a CPO onboard HMS Renown
during world war two. I'd like to contact others who have memories aboard
renown at this time and also anyone who may have known Ben
Harding.
ALBERT DAVIES.. I am trying to find out any info on my father,
Albert Edward Davies, who was a stoker on the Renown between 1941-1945.
Photos of the crew would be a great help.
JIM FRENCH.. My uncle Jim served on HMS Renown while she was
at the River Plate engagement with the Graf Spee. Anyone with stories or
photos of him on Renow
J C WARREN.. My dad, Martin John Cain, served on the Renown
and he gave some pictures and text notes for the book Hit Hard Hit
First. I have a poem that was written by an a/b J C Warren who was with
my dad at the time and I would love to be able to contact him or his
family to pass it on. C
LEN CROCOMBE.. My father Len Crocombe served on Renown in the
1940's. He died last week and I would love to hear from anyone who knew
him. Also does anyone know of past Renown crew members contracting lung
cancer?
ERIC JOSLIN... Are there any old sailors out there who served on
HMS Renown during her refit at Durban in January 1945? The Renown's log
entry for 13th January 1945 states: 0945 Colours Half-Masted for funeral
of the late AB Joslin. Eric Joslin was my uncle. His death, aged 19
years, has always been a mystery to his family. There is nothing in
Renown's log about an accident. Can anyone throw any light on the nature
of Eric's death?
ALBERT EDWARD DAVIES (TED)... My father was a stoker on HMS Renown
between 1941 and 1944. I am looking for information, crew photos or
anyone who may have known him.
WILLIAM HERD. My Grandfather served on HMS Renown during
world war two. I would be grateful to know of any photographs showing
the ship with her full crew serving onboard. If anyone can help I would
be pleased to hear from them.
REGINALD CRABB Served on HMS Renown during WW2. I am looking
for information on Reginald's Naval career and any of his old ship mates.
If anyone can help with nay information i would be very grateful.
HEDLEY GREENING My Grandfather served on HMS Renown
during World War 2. I believe he was an AA Gunner. I would like to hear
from anyone who may have known him or has photos of the ship and its
crew.
BERNARD GOODLEY. My Father served onboard HMS Renown. I don't know
much about his naval career. I would love to hear from anyone who knew
him. I do know his best pal was called Les, he also served for a short
time on HMS Repulse.
LOOKING FOR INFO My grandfather served on HMS Renown as a
Stoker class 1. between 1917 and 1920. If you have any photo's or info
about the Renown and its crew at this time I would love to hear from you.
WILLIAM (BILL) STONE: My father served on HMS Renown during WW2. he
died in 1960 when i was young. I would like to hear from anyone who knew
him or has info or photos of the crew at that time.
