HMS Warspite, Notice Board for naval enthusiasts and ex ships company of HMS Warspite. This page has been set up so that naval enthusiasts of HMS Warspite can contact each other through the naval art site. This website is not part of any governmental body or official website of HMS Warspite.

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MESSAGES

ARTHUR SWATMAN: My father served on HMS Warspite from Aug 1943 to end of 1944. He would like to know if anyone knows the whereabouts of Petty Officer Lonsdale. My dad used to regularly box with him on board. and seaman Burley, both these men were from the Lincolnshire area. 

ARCHIE MAYES.. I am looking for background information on the death at sea of Leading Seaman Archie Mayes. He died on 19th Feb 1941 while on Warspite. Any details of action or accident on or before that date willbe of great help.

JOE FOGARTY.. My uncle Joe served on HMS Warspite in WW2. From RN Nominal Roll, I have received the following information: DOB: 1915.09.01, DOD: 1948.04.02. Service Unit: Royal Navy, WWII Service Number: JX180868. Enlistment Date: 1940.01.01. Discharge Date: 1944.05.30. I would very much like to hear from anyone who might have information on him. C

JOHN EDWARD HILL.. My father John served as Able Seaman on Warspite during the Normandy D-Day bombardments. I believe he was inside the gun turrets firing the big guns. He came from Doncaster and I would like to hear from anyone who knew him. 

COMMANDER DESMOND JENKINS: I am trying to find any info about Commander Desmond Jenkins who served on HMS Warspite during WW2. 

ENOCH KENT McDIARMID.. My father was a Petty Officer on Warspite for most of WW2, in and out of Malta and at the Salerno landings. He never discussed it afterwards but I have always been proud of his association with the ship. He came from Glasgow and died in 1982. I would like to know if he was on board when Warspite was at the battle of Narvik, can anyone help? 

FRANK CLARKE.. My grandfather served as a Chief Petty Officer on the Warspite in the second world war. He served on 4 ships in the war including the Ark Royal but the Warspite was the one he always talked of. Any memories of him, or information about him would be very welcome. 

JAMES DAYMOND.. My Papa served on the Warspite during WW2, he was a Royal Marine and very proud of his years of service. He died this week and I am very keen to hear from anyone who may have known him. He may have been known as "Jim", "Jamie" or "Jimmy". He was a treasured man who brought much love. He was born in Maryport, Cumbria and later lived in Jarrow, Newcastle.

JOHN HANSTOCK.. My father was an AB on HMS Warspite from about 1940 to 1943 when he was invalided out with shell shock. He appeared on a Channel 4 programme entitled "Shell Shock" a few years ago, some of you may have seen it. He passed away in 1999 but I would be glad to hear from anyone who knew him. My father also made a number of drawings of his experiences on board ship, and more recently put pen to paper describing some of the events. 

HENRY LLOYD.. Searching for any information on Henry Lloyd who served on HMS Warspite and the destroyer HMS Lizard. 

JOSEPH FRANCIS.. I am looking for information about my uncle whom I never met and have only just been informed of his existence. His name was Joseph Henry Francis and he died in 1943 on HMS Warspite at Salerno, Italy aged about 21. If anyone can give me information I would be grateful. 

ARCHY MAYES.. I am researching our War Memorial that has names but no details. Archy Mayes is one of the names. I want to find out what HMS Warspite was doing on the 19th February 1941 when he was killed. He was serving on HMS Warspite and was buried in Ramlah War Cemetery, Palestine. 

JACK PILKINGTON.. My father served on the Admiral's Barge and on HMS Warspite around 1942-44. 

GEORGE WYLES.. My grandfather served on HMS Warspite as a naval diver, he was injured at the battle of Crete. I would love to hear from anyone who may have known him. 

MAURICE NICHOLLS   I am eager to contact anyone who served with Maurice Nicholls on HMS Warspite during WW2. I am not sure of his rank or rating but I think he was a regular and I believe he died in 1972 and was living in Plymouth at the time. 

RODERICKE HUGHES.  My father who I never new was a CPO on HMS Warspite during the second world war.  I would be grateful to hear from any surviving crew members who might remember him and have information about him.

RONALD ARTHUR HAWES.   My father was onboard HMS Warspite, though sadly no longer with us he always spoke with great affection for the grand old lady. I would be very interested to hear from anybody who knew him on board.

THOMAS SAMUEL AUSTIN..  Was a CPO on the Warspite during the war. sadly he died in 1992 but I would dearly love to hear from anyone who knew him.  Ianthe Exall. If anybody remembers my Dad, Thomas Austin from Wolverhampton, I would love to hear from them. I think his good friend on the ship was Harvey Davidson?! 

C O SADLER .. My father the late C O Sadler was signal Bos'n on Warspite 1939 - 40 but fell out with his boss Admiral Cunningham. An odd thing to do. Does anyone know Why?.  

LEONARD SAMUEL FRANCIS.. My Grandfather served on HMS Warspite. If anyone knew him I would love to hear from you. 

LEWIS HAMMOND.  My Grandfather was a Royal marine and served on HMS Warspite from 1939 to 1941. Granddad is no longer with us but I would love to hear from anyone who knew him or has any information which may be of interest. (Photo's etc of Royal marines on board HMS Warspite). 

ERIC SUSSEX. My Grandfather was a CPO on HMS Warspite during WW2, Unfortunately he passed away in 1993, I and my family would be eternally grateful to hear from anyone who may have known Eric Sussex or even better have some pictures of the crew which may include him aboard the Warspite or any information.

JOHN WALKER: My father served on HMS Warspite from april 1942 to August 1944. 

DRAWINGS, POEMS and NOTES. My grandfather was a loader on HMS Warspite during World war One. he was injured during the Battle of Jutland. Not long ago my Grandmother died and amongst her things was a notebook which my grandfather kept. In it are drawings, poem's and notes from many of his shipmates, which are signed by all of them. if anyone wants to know more please email me . 

JOHN SEAGROAT. My Uncle served briefly on HMS Warspite. I would like to hear from anyone who may have known him.