HMS Malcolm. Did you serve on this destroyer in West Africa? Can you recall picking up survivors from AS trawler HMS Birdlip which had been sunk by a U-boat off the coast of Liberia 13/6/44. Please contact Nick Clark

Pingat Jasa Malaysia (PJM): Derek served as a signaller with the RM detachment on the previous HMS Bulwark's fourth commission (1962-63), as a result of which he qualifies for the Pingat Jasa Malaysia (PJM), as does everyone else of the ship's company. He has calculated, from "HMS Bulwark 1948 - 1984" by Ken Burns and Mike Critchley (Maritime Books, 1986), that the "Rusty B" was in Malaysian/Singaporean waters for an aggregate total of over 200 days from when I joined her on 31 Aug 61 (accommodated in HMS Terror during her refit) ... easily meeting the qualifying criteria for the PJM. He is having his PJM application processed by Mr Adrian Rogers, the Queensland agent of the National Malaya and Borneo Veterans Association U.K. (NM&BVA), and he will forward it to the Malaysian authorities with evidence of my eligibility. I have asked for confirmation of my calculations from MoD, but on each occasion have been directed to the NM&BVA. This is in contrast to the NZDF, who have a website outlining all RNZN ships which were in the region for the required time. Hundreds of ex-members of that commission's ship's company must have already successfully applied for the PJM. Would anyone who has been able to obtain official confirmation of Bulwark's aggregate time in Malaysian/ Singaporean waters during her 1962-63 commission, Please send Derek a copy, by e-mail.

Fairmile B Class MLs: John read with interest that Jim Field is seeking information on Fairmile B Class ML853. His personal interest is ML854, specifically during Arakan but he thought that comparing notes might be mutually beneficial. Unfortunately emails sent to the address in our Ask Jack column bounced. Perhaps he - or anyone else with any knowledge of the flotilla that sailed from Knysna to India and then participated in the Arakan campaign could contact John Harris (son of Lt RN Harris RNVR/SANF(V))

HMS Malagas: Does anyone have any information, stories or recollections about my late dad William Albert Grey of Slough, Bucks, an acting leading aircraft mechanic at HMS Malagas 1944/45 He was also at HMS Deadalus 1943/44 and Godwit 1944. Contact Leigh Grey

Thorneycroft MTB: Can anyone provide information or photos of the following two types of Launches from Coastal Forces during WW2. Christopher is a very keen radio controlled Coastal Forces modeller. He has just finished a 31 1/2 inch model of a British Power Boat co model of a 63ft Whaleback MGB 43. He is now building a model of a 75ft Thornycroft MTB No 49-56. He is willing to cover any cost for copies of photos. Contact Christopher Walters

Malta 1941: Seeking informaton regarding the Chief Officer of a submarine, Billy Anderson, his wife Jessie and 3 children, Patricia, Sylvia and Gloria. They all lived at No. 17, opposite Haiting Gardens, Valletta, Malta. Carmela’s mother, Josephine (nee Rickard) used to work and live with them. Josephine, now 80, would like to hear from them or their children. Contact her daughter Carmela Saliba

HMS Mauritius: Douglas Cliffe, Able Seaman, Gunlayer. He was also a keen boxer. Did you know him? This is an appeal to anyone who knew or served with  Stephen’s grandad. Seeking any stories, memories or pictures. He would love to hear from you. Please contact Stephen Stallebrass

Marthas’: Does anyone remember the barmaids from Marthas’ in Commercial Road, Portsmouth between 1973 and 76? Have any kept in touch. there was Jenny, Hazel, Lyn, Christine, Cathy, Carol, Alison and the owners were Hazel & Harry later changing to John & Mary. If you remember them contact Steve Harris

MTB 523: Daryl has started to build a 1/24th radio controlled model of MTB 523. He is trying to get as much information on the ships including photographs. Do you have photos of 523-530. 532/3 (aka P1023-30, 1032/3) or service information about their careers, in particular the accident in Aarrhus harbour involving P1023. Contact Daryl Hobbs

HMS Mauritius - Comcen:  Seeking information about the history of the Comcen in Mauritius, from it’s inception, construction, and up to the closure in March 1976.  Info required to pass on to the CO of the SMF, who now inhabit the old messes and buildings. The CO is keen to know as much of the history as possible.  The CO & SMF were very hospitable during a recent visit, after a 29 year gap.  If you can help, contact CPO Gordon Trenell

Malta: Seeking information about Michael Don from Newcastle who will be about 65 now. He used to work in Maltain the 1960s for the British Army (Red Cap) and was a friend of the Azzopardi family. Please contact John Azzopardi

HMS Malcolm and Broke:  Harold Toms served in HMS Malcolm and was involved with the incident with HMS Broke off the Libyan coast when a number of American troops were killed and injured. John Pedler would like to do a painting of the incident or failing that, one of the Broke and Malcolm breaking through the barrage, prior to the invasion. He would like to speak to anyone who can remember the incidents. Contact John

Herbert James ‘Jim’ Munday:  Seeking information regarding Herbert who served during WW2. He was in Furious and King George V in the 1930s, was signed to Hood & Prince of Wales but was taken off before they sailed, and finished his service at Flora in Invergordon in 1940s. If anyone can give more information could they contact Lesley Mason

HMCS Magnificent: In July 1952, HMCS Magnificent was operating in the Med. with ships of the Royal Navy, Lord Mountbattten was C in C with his flag in Glasgow. During a few days of a fleet regatta, a landing barge was run ashore loaded with beer and tents for a Banyan Party. Part of the number on her hull was (6). Does anyone know the vessel that delivered these goodies. Contact Gerald E Sullivan

Lost Malta Medal: Would the person who found this medal in the Royal Sailor’s Club on June 2, please return it to Alf Neil. He will pay any costs involved. Contact Alf

HMS Mercury: EW Daniels is trying to trace a Wren who trained at HMS Mercury around 1951 by the name of Dorothy Woolley. He knows she came from Leadingham in Lincolnshire, and they were last in contact in 1954. Mr Daniels was serving in HMS Ceylon between 1952 to 1954, out in the far East. Any news would be appreciated. Contact his daughter, Ms Jay Daniels

HMS Monkswood, William Ridsdale: Bruce Edwards would like some help in locating the whereabouts of his relative who served on the HMS Monkshood and was discharged in Durban South Africa during 1946. He is looking for information about William Ridsdale, DOB: 4/10/1924, now 83 years of age, From Middlesbrough UK. It is unknown wether he stayed on in South Africa after 1946, returned to the UK or located to a different Country. He would appreciate any assistance you can supply including possible current place of residence or known resting place. Contact Bruce Edwards

HMS Macolite: are there any WW2 veterans who served on, or possibly know, anything of the trawler HMS Macolite. If so would you please contact, Mr Albert Ashby He would like to know more of it's wartime exploits as his father served on her.

MMS 170: Seeking information about the loss of MMS 170, which went down on October 12, 1944 off Leghorn, Italy. The official line was she hit a mine, but there some other versions of events. George Walker Noble, and engineman was one of the seven ratings who were lost. His son George Walker would like to hear from you. Contact George

Model Yacht Racing: The Second Annual HM Forces Radio Sailing Championships will take place at Gosport Model Yacht and Boating Club over the weekend of September 18/19. The competition is open to Serving or Ex-Members of the Armed Services and their associated Reserve Forces. Class of R/C Yacht required is the International One Metre Class Yacht. Race The closing date for entries will be Friday 10th September 2004. There is a limited amount of boats that can be made available for newcomers. We run a first come, first serve basis. The cost of Entry is £10-00 cheques should be made payable to RNRSA. Briefing will commence at 0945hrs at the lakeside, all those interested in entering should contact: LOM (SSM) John Taylor

HMS Montclare: Terry Allen is seeking photoÕs of his father who served on the HMS Montclare. He was PO Raymond Clifford Allen and he was on the ship when it was in Rothesay, Isle of Bute, where they used to live. He only has a couple of pictures of his father in uniform. As they used to take photos of the entire ships company on deck, he hopes someone can help, possibly old shipmates who remember him. Contact Terence Allen

Mac McLaughlin: Searching for a Mac McLaughlin of the Royal Navy, who served in Northern Ireland 1945-46, he originally came from Coventry. It is important that he or anyone who knew him should contact Mr & Mrs A T Cunningham

HMS Morecambe Bay: Seekeing L/TelÕs Ted Kemsley and Bert Simmons of the 1951/54 Commission, Far East. Contact Doug Turk

HMS Magpie: Trying to make contact with any old shipmates of Dennis PullenÕs Uncle (Len Girdler) who served on HMS Magpie from build until his demob 1946. He was an ASDIC rating and because of that stayed with the one ship. Have manage to find a Magpie Association on the net but it seems that the guy who ran it (Tom Iddon) has Ôcrossed the barÕ and there are no contact addresses. Contact Mr D Pullen

HMS Mercury, HMS Warrior: Seeking information on the whereabouts of Michael D.Henderson. He might be living in the Edinburgh area. I have two addresses for him, even though they are dated back to 1988. RO Henderson, D1965325, Fleet-Oxp, HMS Mercury, Petersfield, Hants or RO(G) Henderson, D1965325, Saints Block, HMS Warrior, Northwood, Middlesex. Contact Eva-Maria Edlin

Mystery Photograph: A few days before Christmas 2003 Ms Carberry bought a second-hand copy of David Attenborough's book 'The Living Planet'. Trapped in the back cover was this photograph. Ms Carberry wonders who the lad is or was? Who placed the photo in the book? Perhaps someone to whom he is very dear has lost the photo. See the photograph. If you recognise the image please contact Navy News quoting Carberry 0401

7th Minesweeping Flotilla: Seeking information on the 7th Minesweeping Flotilla which took part in 'Operation Neptune'', in particular Cdr. George Nelson, the Senior Officer. Contact John Hailey

HMS Manchester: George Louis Robertson served as Radar Operator in Manchester during Operation Pedestal, he also served in Tartar and Campagnia. George died in 1978 but his son George is researching that time of his life. If anyone served with George or served in the ships at the same time could the contact his son George Roberton

HMS Malaya 1941: Keith Mansbridge is researching his wife's family (Jones), on of whom is her uncle, John ANthony Jones, who served in the RN 1940/6 as a telegraphist and finally as a PO Radio Mech(WR). He served in HMS Malaya in 1941 but I have been unable to trace all her movements that year. If you can help can you contact Keith

John Edward (Eddy) McGarry: David McGarry is trying to piece together his fathers naval service. He enlisted around 1943 and eventually served in Submarines escorting the Arctic Convoys. Sadly John 'crossed the bar' in 1996 at his home in South Africa. If you can help, contact his son

HM MTB758: Pongo, seeking information on the late Albert Thomas Miller who was based at Lowestoft serving in this MTB. Albert was killed in action, believed to be in Ostend Harbour 1945. Any information can be sent to John Green

Malta GC: Steve Tarr recently returned to Malta, his first draft and looked up his old haunts. He cannot remember the layout of HMS St Angelo in 1977 and wonders if anyone has photographs of St Angelo or the entrance to commcen Lascaris at that time. Contact Steve

HM MBG661: Having located the ships' bell to Portishead Girl Guides, Charlie is now trying to find out how it arrived there. He would also like to know what type of MGB the 661 was and also her war record. If you can help, contact Charlie Chivers

HMS Mercury: Pete Goulding whilst training at Mercury was serving in the Chiefs Mess at Christmas and noticed some photos on the Mess wall in which his late father appeared. He wonders what happened to the photos. If anyone can help could they contact him

JohnWard Meadows OBE BEM retired in 1960 as Commander of HMS President. Born in 1911 in Oakham, Rutland (now Leicestershire) and died in Canberra, Australia in 1996. His daughter, Mrs Pitt is anxious to trace photographs of him during his naval career and information regarding him from naval colleagues. She is interested in talking to anyone who knew him. Contact Mrs Pitt

During WWII, our town (Litherland Lancs) raised money towards the cost of building MTB 98, which was loaned to the French Navy. Could any reader give me any info on her, as I've been unsuccessful in finding out anything about her. Contact Ronnie Cusworth

Battle of Cape Matapan: Dr Giani lost a close relative on one of the Italian ships during this battle. He has read many books on the subject but would like to contact someone who took part on the British side. In the first instance contact John Deverill

HMS Monkshood (K207): Seeking anyone who served in this Flower class Corvette during the war commission. Contact Major RG Woodfield (Retd)