HMS Glorious, Notice Board for
naval enthusiasts and ex ships company of HMS
Glorious. This page has been set
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MESSAGES:
PATRICK
MURPHY.. My uncle, Patrick P. Murphy (pictured left), was only 19 when he
died serving on board the HMS Glorious. My grandmother was without any
information at all about my uncle until she was contacted that he was dead. I
would be delighted to hear from anyone who knows anything about him.
JOHN MURRAY.. I am looking for information on my
uncle John who was a leading stoker/engineer on Glorious. He went down with the
ship.
RONALD GEORGE DOWLE.. My father survived
the sinking of Glorious and would love to have contact with the other 38
survivors. He was an able seaman at the time. Would like to contact author
John Winton.
COLMAN: My grandfather served on HMS
Glorious and was lost when the ship was sunk. I am looking for nay crew
list of casualties and info on any survivors and if possible any
photographs of the crew at this time/
C POLIDANO... We are trying to trace a
relative who was on HMS Glorious. My husband's Uncle was on the HMS
Glorious when it sank off the coast of Norway during WW II. He worked as a
steward and he came from Malta. His name was C Polidano and he was only 17
years old. I wonder if anybody knew him.
WILLIAM E.G. TAYLOR... I am researching an
American Lt William E G Taylor RNVR who flew from HMS Glorious in the
Norwegian Campaign but was not on board when the ship was lost. I would
like to know what squadron he flew with and if anyone remembers him. He
later bcame the first American Commanding Officer of 71 (Eagle Squadron
RAF).
GEORGE EDDIE VARLEY... My Grandfather, a Petty
Officer, was killed on HMS Glorious. I would like to hear from anyone who knew
him or even his daughter (my mother). My mother never saw him as he died just
after her birth.
Can anyone help? I am trying to find a list of
crew of HMS Glorious who were on board when she sank. I particularly want
to find out how many men were from Pembrokshire. I know of Gwilym Jones, J
James and W E Williams.
SERGEANT TOM BENTLEY Royal Marines. My
Father was on HMS Galatea from end of 1937 to the end of 1939 when he was
transferred to Bigni Hospital when discharged. he joined HMS Glorious
which he was to lose his life when she was sunk in 1940. What I was hoping
is that there is someone who may have known him. I was only a little girl
but we can remember him with much affection.
STANLEY WILLIAM EAVES: My mother's
brother served on HMS Glorious but did not survive the sinking. If anybody
knew my uncle, I would love to hear from them as I always wondered what he
was like.
GLANVILLE MORRISON 'TAFF': My father was on
Glorious but did not make the final trip as he was posted 3 days before
for training. His name was Glanville Morris, he was a Chief Petty Officer.
J W "JACK" ETCHELLS. Able Seaman. Was 19 when he was
killed on HMS Glorious when it was sunk. I would like to find a definitive
crew list of HMS Glorious. and if possible purchase a copy of the channel
four video.
JOSEPH MAHER:
My Uncle was 25 years old
when he was lost then HMS Glorious was sunk. he was born in Liverpool.
KENNETH BROMPTON ..
My uncle Kenneth Brompton died aboard HMS
Glorious in 1940 but I have been unable to find any record of his death
amongst the archives I've researched. Is there a definitive list of
casualties.? I would love to hear from anybody who knew him, also I
would appreciate seeing / purchasing / or borrowing a channel four program
"The lost of the Glorious.
WILLIAM PROSSER:
My Great Grandmothers Brother
William was killed on HMS Glorious, he had only been in the navy for 2
months. I am trying to find any records of the crew of HMS Glorious,
any help with info or crew photos would be gladly received.
MIKE FJORTOFT:
My grandfather was captain of the ship that picked up
survivors after the sinking (Borgund). Does anyone remember anything about
him, or the event. I never met him as he was killed later in the war while
transporting fish from Iceland to Scotland.