HMS Anson, Notice
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MESSAGES
JIM HOCKNEY.. My late uncle Jim served on the Anson in the
early stages of WW2. Stuck in ice at Spitsbergen and involved in convoys
is all I know. If anyone knew him or can give me more details I would be
pleased to hear from you.
HAROLD BENSON.. My father, Harold, served on HMS Anson
throughout the War. He is now deceased and I would love to hear from
anyone who knew him.
DENNIS GOSS.. My father, now deceased, served on Anson as a Royal
Marine during WW2, I would love to share thoughts and photos with any who
knew him.
FRED BANGERT: Served on HMS Anson's first commission (Arctic
Convoys, Stokers Mess no. 89) also second commission (Far East, Stokers
mess No. 106) I would like to contact any Stokers that were in either of
these mess decks.
JACK DALE.. My father, Jack, served on HMS Anson during WW2 He
is now 82 and would like to know if there is a ships crew reunion and when
it is.
PETER WILLIAM LEIGH (C/SMX850478)... My father was the ship's
cook 1948-1949. Does anyone remember him or were they on board at the
same time?
ARTHUR LAPWOOD... My granddad was serving on HMS Anson as Chief
Petty Officer during WW2 during the Icelandic convoys and in the South
Pacific. Does anyone remember him? I would be glad to hear from you.
HARRY SHEERS.. My grandfather served on HMS Anson, on Russian
convoys and in the Pacific. Does anyone remember him?
JOHN READER...My father in law served on HMS Anson at the end of
WWII. I would like to put him in touch with anyone who knew him, he was a
fleetwood fisherman.
JOHN (JACK) GORDON.. Sgt with B Troop 43 RM Commando, Cpl in 2nd
Battalion and marine on HMS Anson.
PETER (GINGE) SUTCLIFFE... was on HMS Anson and
William during WW2. He attended the reunion a couple of years ago at
Portsmouth and would love to hear from any old
shipmates.
WILLIAM GEORGE BANNISTER. My Father served on HMS
Anson from 1942 to 1945. he joined the ship in the Orkneys and was part
of the protection for North Atlantic Convoys. He would love to hear from
anybody who knows him. He can be contacted via his son.
KEN (JOE) HAWKES: My late father served on HMS Anson
from march 1945 to November 1947. I believe they did a tour of Australia
during that time. I'm interested to hear from anyone who may remember my
father or has photos of the crew at that time.
JOHN DALE... How many of the crew
are still in touch? And when is the next re - union ?