I know that there are many lurkers on both of these gardening
forums/newsgroups so I hope some can help. Time is running out.

I am looking for relatives of the 33 men who were killed on June 18th 1943
when a bomb dropped on H.M.S.Collingwood. Most were 17 and 18 year olds and
'volunteers'. On their service record the explanation "To serve for the
duration of the present conflict" would have meant that at the end of the
war they would have been released. They were only a couple of weeks into
their training. 33 were killed and 38 injured. One of those injured was
later killed in another instance on 22 December 1943, still only 17.

By kind permission of The Commodore and in conjunction with the Executive
Officer and the Public Relations Officer of H.M.S.Collingwood, I have
arranged a Memorial Service in the H.M.S.Collingwood Chapel and a visit to
where the bomb dropped, where there will be another short service. Wreaths
and Poppies will then be laid at a tree planted to commemorate the 50th
anniversary. The chapel will only hold about 100 people, but if I exceed
this number I will move the ceremony to the H.M.S.Collingwood Theatre

If you know about this and know a relative or someone who served there,
please let me know. The 70th Anniversary on June 18th this year is rapidly
approaching. Brothers and sisters will be in their 80's and 90's, (I have
two already). Sons and Daughters, Nephews and Nieces all wanted.

Further explanation is being printed in many local newspapers and I have
carried out broadcasts on BBC Local Radio Stations. BBC Radio Cornwall
sometime next week.

Thank you.

Mike Crowe
Chairman
H.M.S.Collingwood Association

Many urglers are already in contact with me, for others, I can be contacted
via www.friendsofshanklintheatre.com or www.rneba.org.uk

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