HMS Diana Association: Contrary to recent reports and stories going around, the HMS Diana Association is still very much in existence. We hold two reunions per year at venues voted for by the membership. Membership is open to all commisions. If anyone wishes to join our Association please see the website

CPO Peter Duhig ex-Aircraft Mechanician is looking to hear from anyone who remembers him. He left the service in 1970 having served on most Air Stations and various Front and second line Squadrons. Contact Peter

HMS Diamond: John Dent is seeking anyone who remembers him from the first commission February 1952 to April 1953. Contact John Dent

NAM(A/E) Jim Davie: Seeking Jim who served 1952-64 and was last heard of when en-route to Sydney, Australia 1965. If anyone knows of his whereabouts could they contact Dave Barnes

Devonport Field Gun Association: Is still open to all past Field Gunners who wish to become members Further information from Paula Garnham

HMS Duke of York: Charlie Cosgro of the USA is looking for an old friend, Ray Keyte of HMS Duke of York in 1948/49. They both kept in contact those first few years, but Charlie would like to know if he's still around. If anyone can provide him with any information you can contact Charlie by email through his daughter Fay

HMS Daedalus: John Bishop would like to hear from anyone who knows him and served with 771 naval air squadron between May 1949 and January 1950. Contact John Bishop

HMS Daring: Seeking any former messmates of Bob Whitbread including Pete Leonard (his best man), George Webber, Ray Harrington and many others. It’s 40 years since we got together. Contact Bob

HMS Duchess: D Beare is trying to find information regarding a former shipmate. He served with (ME)1 ‘Abby’ Abershaw on HMS Duchess during 1957/58. Contact D Beare

Devonport ex-Fieldgunners: If you want the association to survive, join now. Contact J Stearman

HMS Dalrymple: Ron Jenkins served in HMS Dalrymple during 1951 as a stoker, leaving the ship at Zanzibar to be invalided home. If you knew Ron, please contact him

Can you help my father,he was in the D.E.M.S in WW2 and would like to hear from or about two of his old shipmates. They are Eric (Mo) Maidment from Farnham Surrey, and Frank Keeley from London Both seamen gunners on the HMS Fort La Traite. D.E.M.Sheppard (son )

BRNC Dartmouth, entry January 1957: Seeking those that entered Dartmouth in 1957, especially John Batten, Paul Brindley, Raey Mackay, Peter Rushbridge, Roy Surplice and Andrew (Jock) Veitch for a possible reunion. Contact Philip Belgeonne

829 Sqdn, Danae Flight: Seeking LEM Randall and NA Pritchard. Contact David Parry

HMS Danae 70-72 Commission:  Seeking all members for a reunion. Contact David Parry

HMS Diamond Association:  Ray ‘Skipper’ Marvell is trying to find cooks, George Burns and Richard Anderson of the last commission 1967-9. If anyone knows where they are, please contact Ray

HMS Dido 1972-74:  Seeking all ‘greenies’ from this era: Norrie Bramer, Nick Harvey, Paul Nichols to name but a few. Four in contact at present. Want to contact more and hold a reunion. Remember the ‘Super Greenies’ song? Contact Colin Bates

HMS Diligence 1955:  Seeking POSM Littlefield from Hull. He and Tony Ward served together in 1955 and Tony would like to meet up again. If you know where he is, contact Tony Ward

HMS Dainty Association: Membership is open to anyone who served in Dainty at anytime between 1953 and 1969. Current membership exceeds 300 of all commissions and ranks. Regular reuinions throughout the UK, with other gatherings at irregular intervals. Quarterly Journal. Enquiries to Peter J Hillman

HMS Danae, 1970/72 Commission: Seeking all ships crew for a reunion. Contact David Parry

HMS Dunkirk: Seeking shipmates of Dunkirk, especially the 1960/3 Commission when the ship accompanied HMS Tiger to South America on the first leg of her World Tour. A reunion is planned with positive responses from Dave Amey, Jan Flack, Taff Nois, Albert Stenning, Jock Carroll and George Selvester. Many others being contacted. Interested? Contact George Selvester

HMS Dingley: JH Wilson, Would like to hear from anyone who served onboard HMS Dingley Home Station Clearance Diving Team under the command of Lt Cdr P. Roberts VC RN in particular B Bailey, P Burton, M Barker Address JH Wilson

HMS Dalryple, survey ship 1951/3: Davie (Buck) Taylor would like to contact ols salts from the Dalrymple. Davie married Doreen in Gibraltar in 1952, also at the wedding were David Anderson, Jim Gilchrist and Aubrey Demmead. Contact David

Lt Cdr Mike Dineen RN: Does anyone have a contact for Lt Cdr Mike Dineen with whom Doug Howell served in NATO two years ago. Contact LCDR Douglas P. Howell

HMS Dipper (P30) taken from the Germans as a reparation end of WW2. Ran out of Port Edgar as a diving tender until late 50's. 12 crew including the Skipper. Lt.Cdr Malbon RNVR, and Lt.Cdr.C.W.Powell. Have just made contact with the Killick Stoker, Spud Stannard, in Australia. Any more to make a full crew. Contact Lionel Kennett. Chairman elect of the HMS Dipper (P30) Association.

Derrick (Dudley) Davenport: Served 1947/1956. 'Impregnable' Boy Seaman, Tubby Hogan instructor. 'St.Kitts'.Boy Seaman. 'Superb'.Boy and OS.Chatham Barracks for schooling. Failed CW candidate. 'Glory'.AB, L/S.Cox'n 1st.Motor boat, full 2 1/2 yr commission. 'Dryad'.L/S. a/PO.RP2s course. Top of my class. Pincher.a/PO. PO. Last three months in 'Wildfire' at Sheerwop. Contact Derrick Davenport

HMS Dryad/HMS Pembroke: John (Fergie) Ferguson was in the RN between 1950 and 62. His ÔmateÕ was Ted Elmes who came from the East End of London and was at that time an ardent fan of West Ham FC. Sadly his address has been lost over the years and Johnwould like to get in touch. Ted was at Dryad and Pembroke as well as in other ships. Contact John 3/04

HMS Defender: Slinger Woods, could you please get in contact with Pete Hayward. Also, if anybody else remembers PH, by all means get in touch. Contact Pete

Devonport: Seeking 3 guys who all lived with Shaun Taylor in Devonport in the 1980s. They are Russ Coombes, Ian Bromfield and Shaun Gayton who all went on to become chief cooks. Shaun Taylor is now a POCK in the RAN and would like to hear from you.

HMS Diamond 1956/7: John Cook would like to hear from John Jarrold and Ken Vincent, who joined the ship as boy seaman from HMS St Vincent, April 1956. John was best man at John Jarrolds wedding. If you know of their whereabouts can you contact John 2/04

HMS Drake: Andy Stone worked with RPOWrenReg Janet Margaret Ridley (Jae) in HMS Drake from 1986 to 88 and hasnÕt seen her for 10 years. Contact Andy

Steve (Jasper) Pearson is seeking Ian (Soapy) Watson from Dundee. They did their RP training together at HMS Dryad and then joined HMS Zulu, all around 1965/7. If anyone knows of his whereabouts could they contact Steve

HMS Duchess: Seeking members of the racing whalers crew of HMS Duchess, from Malta 1956-57 ( Suez). Stroke - Ox Elliot, Tony 'Lofty' Otton rowed at second stroke. They were Hamilton Cup winners and small ships "Cock of The Fleet". Their local pub was "The Golden Flea" (Barbary Coast). Any Information, especially a crew photo would be greatly appreciated. Contact Tony Otton

HMS Danae 1967/9: Dave Shoemaker is looking for George K McConnel (went to Dave's wedding in 68) and JK 'Spider' Thorpe. There is a reunion in April and you are needed. Contact Dave

HMS Dido 1967/69: Fred Abraham is seeking Chris (Jonah) Jones (Shewburyness, Kent), Barry (Bas) Mundy (Basingstoke) and George Tulloch (Scotland). Contact Fred

8th Destroyer Association: Shipmates who served in HM Ships Cassandra, Caprice, Cambrian, Carysfort, Caesar, Cavalier, Carron and Cavendish are invited to join the 8th Destroyer Association. Details and Membership forms are available from Sid Hindle

WWII Dental Staff: If any Dental Surgeons, Attendants or Mechanics who served twixt 1939/45 at HMS Drake, Raleigh, Cormorant (Gib) or Turtle would like to renew old friendships, please contact Alan Norton 1/03

HMS Dolphin WWII: Margaret McKenzie (Born 1923, originally from the Isle of Lewis) would like to hear from anyone who served with her at Dolphin during WWII especially Dennis Price (from Hereford) and Johnny Fuller. She has fond memories of them both. Contact through her daughter, Erica Deben-Campbell

HMS Danae, 1st Commission 1967/69: Seeking anyone who served onboard during this commission. Contact Chris 'Flo' Ford

HMS Danae: Seeking the following who served on HMS Danae between 1967 and 1970. Robert Rutherford, Alan Fowler and Steven Poxon. Contact Terry Moseley

HMS Diamond: Fred Nowell was a MEM 1 on HMS Diamond from July 1955 to April 1957. He would dearly love to hear from anybody who served with him at that time. Contact Fred