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Michael Monaghan
Lady E and myself are attending the funeral of my sister's Father in Law on Wednesday, he served as a Seaman on minesweepers in WW2. His name is Michael Monaghan and he was 94 when he died on Xmas Eve. RIP Michael, you were a good man and I'm sure that Leigh Rugby League club will miss you as much as the rest of us will. He supported them all his long life and attended games right up 'til his death.
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I would like to mention we lost a family member on Christmas day , Wilfred Jackson , or uncle Bill was 88 years old .A veteran of ww2 and the Korean war he was in the 1st Battalion of the Princess patricia,s Canadian light infantry mentioned a few times in the book deadlock in korea after a parachute jump that went wrong he was discharged due to a back injury , then he served in the Calgary Police till retirement He once mentioned that he went onboard the Eagle when he was in Korea the ship would have been in its 1st commish then being a clothears I didn't listen why he was on it or if he got mixed up I know the triumph was there perhaps Ian can shed some light on that ,he was proud of his british heretige
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As far as I can ascertain EAGLE although commissioned in October 1951 did not take part in the Korean war [1950-1953], her first active service was during the Suez crisis of 1956.Quote:
Originally Posted by jacko
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During the first weeks of UN involvement in the Korean War, one of the two aircraft carriers on the scene was the British light fleet carrier Triumph. She remained in action during much of the conflict's first three months, and was relieved by a sister ship, HMS Theseus, in September 1950. Other RN and RAN light fleet carriers taking part in combat operations were HMS Glory, HMS Ocean and HMAS Sydney. The aircraft maintenance carrier Unicorn was also involved
thanks for that Ian,
Sorry to hear of your and Jackos loss over the Christmas. These chaps came from a mighty generation of people and we all owe them a debt of gratitude. RIP.Quote:
Originally Posted by loftysmudge
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Originally Posted by bonzo
I would just like to echo Bonzo's words.
These great men must have been cringing in their later days as to what is happening in our once great country.
Michael certainly did Tom, and I too echo Bonzo's words. We will give him a good Naval send off tomorrow, he liked his rum, so a tot, or two, will be had.Quote:
Originally Posted by thomash123
One of Bolton RNA members, Roy Grimshaw crossed the bar over the weekend, it is his funeral tomorrow. Roy served in WW2 on HMS Formidable in the Far East.
RIP Shipmate and all our thoughts are with his wife Olive and his family. We will give him full Naval honours, Guard of Honour, Standard etc.
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Rest in peace we owe so much to that generation
We certainly do Jacko, Roy survived several attacks by the Japs on the Formidable.Quote:
Originally Posted by jacko
Sad to see that generation disappearing. RIP
Another ex member of Bolton RNA crossed the bar last week, John Simpson, aged 91, served in the RN from 1939 to 1945 on Atlantic convoys then in the Pacific
Goodbye and RIP John, you were a lovely man and we will miss you.
RIP John, fair winds and a calm sea.
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RIP John, Watch done.
Another one of our members funeral today, Joe Burke who served in WW2 on HMS Cardigan Bay, a Bay class Frigate, he was 90. That's 3 now in the last few weeks, all good lads too.
RIP Joe.
RIP Joe.............Safe Anchorage.
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Not Lowie related but was saddened to hear today of the crossing of the bar of JJ Black, one opf the finest officers i served with and it didnt matter if you were the President of the USA or a tramp on the street , he treated everybody equal, often found outside the SRs mess at midnight waiting for a call round.( when id sneak a tot from his bar )
On another note my oppo Graham from the Droylsden RNA who had just got on the mend from throat cancer had a Heart Attack and crossed the bar this morning, a great guy and always good for a drink (even though he was Scottish) attended every RNA function or event and has left a lot of happy memories from his friendship.
RIP shipmates you served the Andrew well, sleep tight, watch done
That's a shame.
JJ Black took over as Captain of the Fife just before I left her. I don't really remember him but I know that his reputation preceded him and those that knew him on board were really pleased he was taking over.
Rip gents.
Lofty, Dont know if you remember Graham, from the times you attended Droylsden RNA functions (smart as a guardsman Scot) His Funeral is 1145 Stockport Crem, Cyprus Chapel, Monday 14 Dec
I do remember him Richie, but unfortunately cant make it on the 14th as I have a hospital appointment that morning. Are you going?
RIP Graham.
yes mate, may take the train though
Dave Tollerton, Chairman No 10 Area RNA and fellow Stoker sadly crossed the bar last night. His contribution to the running of No 10 Area was massive, and his typical Scouse sense of humour will be very much missed.
RIP Dave, watch done, at least you are pain free now.
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Had an email off the Welfare rep of No 10 Area, Dave Tollerton's Funeral was very well attended and 11 Standards were present from Branches in the North of England, so he had a good send off from all the "Shipmates" up here.RIP- Dave.
Captain Eric Melrose "Winkle" Brown, CBE, DSC,AFC, Hon FRAeS, RN (21 January 1919 – 21 February 2016) was a British former RN officer and test pilot who flew 487 different types of aircraft, more than anyone else in history. He also held the world record for most aircraft carrier landings performed (2,407)and was the Fleet Air Arm's most decorated living pilot. He achieved several "firsts" in naval aviation, including the first landing on an aircraft carrier of a twin engined aircraft, an aircraft with a tricycle undercarriage and a jet propelled aircraft.
A true legend, WWII naval fighter ace, test pilot, and much else. RIP Sir.
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Quite a man and quite a career, RIP Sir.Quote:
Originally Posted by Ianmac
watched a programme about him a while back, a true legend RIP Sir
[QUOTE=Ianmac;29065]Captain Eric Melrose "Winkle" Brown, CBE, DSC,AFC, Hon FRAeS, RN (21 January 1919 – 21 February 2016)
In any other country this man, this amazing multi-talented and courageous and above all modest man would have been feted as a national hero - he really was the stuff of legend. The Americans dearly wanted just one of his records - (deck landings) and assigned one of their best to achieve it - he cracked up on 1600. They would have made him into a super star - bigger than Audie Murphy - In this country I doubt most people have even heard of him, we seem almost ashamed to acknowledge the existence of such people.
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Ah... but I was so much older then - I'm younger than that now. Bob Dylan
It is with sadness that I am reporting the death of Bolton RNA President Frank Iddon after being in and out of hospital for the last few months Frank served RN as a Seaman from 1942 to 1949 in HMS Victory, HMS Phonecia, HMS St Angelo and HMS Chaplet. He was 88 years and will be much missed. He had a very Lancastrian sense of humour and was an avid fan of Bolton Wanderers.
We will all miss him very much. RIP Frank.
RIP Frank, we both served in Chaplet one of those great WWII built destroyers that in the latter part of their lives as training ships introduced many boy sailors to their first taste of life at sea.
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He would have been pleased to know that Ian.Quote:
Originally Posted by Ianmac
Off to Bolton for the funeral of Frank today, we will give him a good Navy send off, White Ensign, Standard etc, and have a little tot in memory of him.
Ian, lots of mentions, and photos, of the Chaplet today. It was Franks only sea going ship, and he loved it on there apparently.
HMS Chaplet D52 where I did my first Middle watch, watch on deck, lifebuoy ghost, seaboats crew, cable party, helmsman, Ops room watch, light jackstay, lookout, washing paintwork,' bluebelling' brightwork, cook of the mess (making your own 'clacker' and taking the 'cackleberries' etc up to the galley for the chef to hard boil for brekkies) and sleep in a hammock.
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Happy days eh Ian? And you followed a great bloke in Frank on board.Quote:
Originally Posted by Ianmac
Talking to Frank's son at the funeral I found out he played the drums around the dance halls in Bolton and was approached by a Bolton band leader called Alan Ainsworth, who you might have heard of, to go to London to play the drums in his band on things like the Goon Show. Frank turned the offer down apparently because of his young family, but what if he had taken up the offer I wonder? He never mentioned playing the drums at all, wish he had, as I play the drums too, but nowhere near Frank's standard, his son played a grainy recording of Frank doing a solo, and he was very good, then we could have bored the rest of the Branch rigid with drum talk.
Just a little sequel to the above about Frank, we found out that his wife, whose been in a home suffering from Dementia for a few years passed away yesterday, as if she was waiting for Frank to go first. I know she wasn't ex Lowie or RN but RIP to Mrs Frank. And thoughts to the family suffering both deaths within a couple of weeks or so.
Did my Ganges sea training on Chaplet in 1960. Pissed down all the time I was on her, sick as a pig in a force 8 and ended up at the exciting Barry Docks.Quote:
Originally Posted by Ianmac
RIP Frank may you find safe anchorage
POSTD Chris Parkinson, I got in contact with Chris a couple of years ago and last month went for a drink with him at his RNA in Pendelton, Salford. yesterday at 1500 he posted a pic of himself on FB outside Winchester Cathederal as he was attending Admiral JJ BLacks Memorial Service, he then posted a pic of JJs medals and we had a quick chat about who had cleaned them most !!!
What a shock when I logged onto facebook this morning to find Chris had died after the Memorial Service. No further details known as yet, Im just glad I managed to go and see him last month after a 26 year break.
Hope he has a good time fluffing pillows up there, he always said he was POSTD to the stars. His Cabin Mate on the London left a great memory as Chris used to wind him up as he was Chief of the watch and looked after millions of pounds worth of equipment whilst on the same pay as Chris who just had to make sure he didnt scorch the skippers shirts
RIP old buddy