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OT H.M.S.Collingwood 1943 bombing. Looking for relatives
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 -- .................................... I'm an Angel, honest ! The horns are there just to keep the halo straight. .................................... |
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