HMS Ganges 1959: Chris Bell is trying to contact any of the boys from Exmouth 46 Mess who joined in March 1959. Our 50th anniversary is coming up and a reunion is planned. Please contact Christopher Bell

HMS Ganges 1963, 56 Recruitment Hawke 47 mess, 222 and 223 classes: Six of us have just had a small but successful reunion, and are looking for others of the two classes to increase numbers for next year. So, if you were one of Stan or Terry’s boys please contact Mick Matthews

HMS Ganges, Hawke Division, 49 Mess, 1958: Calling all mess mates from 146 and 95 mess. A few of us are meeting up at the Ganges reunion in 2007 for the first time next year. In 2008 it will be 50 years since we were all together as boys. If anyone is interested in either reunion contact Pete Childe

Windmill Hill Signal Station, Gibraltar: Seeking Norman Bromley who served at the station around the mid 1950s. He came from Durham and would probably be in his mid 70s now. Contact Mario Berry

Anthony (Tony) Goddard: Angela is searching for her half-brother Anthony who she believes was in the RN during the 60s and 70s. He was born 1945/46 and spent his childhood in Newbury, Berkshire. They were parted when very young, but she would love to be in contact again. Contact Mrs Angela Foster (nee Green)

HMS Grafton: James Duller served in the RN 1999/01. Unfortunately he is unable to track his old shipmates down as he has no phone numbers or addresses. Looking for people who joined March 1, 1999, Cunningham 07 class, also fellow shipmates i served with on board HMS Grafton. Some of these names are; om(c) D Card, om(c) Brown, om(c) Lement, POmea Miller, om(aw) Belfield, om(aw) Barnes wom(aw-uw) Pooley, wren Katie Marks, and a girl named Kerry,(stores)red hair. Most of these were on HMS Grafton 2000-2001. I would be most greatful if you could help me locate some of these good friends. Contact James Duller

HMS Ganges: Looking for Ginge (David) Geere, we joined up at Ganges in October 75, then followed each other to Daedalus, Heron, RAF Honington and Ark Royal. Contact D. Lawton

HMS Glamorgan, Hong Kong 1971: Trying to locate a pair of stokers, Kerry Grant Bruce and Alan Harrison. It has been a long time since we saw them each other. Contact Steve Purchase

HMS Ganges 1951-53: Former shipmates who were at Ganges in 1951 to 1953 (particularly 352 & 353 classes, Benbow Division) may like to visit my website to see a number of photographs of people and events during those years including the Festival of Remembrance at the Royal Albert Hall November 1952. From former PO Tel Douglas (Jock) Carr

HMS Glory: Seeking Clifford Maile who knew Douglas John Nicol. Clifford's father owned a pub in Taunton. Also looking for, Albert Cline Stevenson from Aberdeen. Doug (who was an armourer in HMS Glory) is visiting the UK in the near future and would love to catch up with his old navy mates. If you can help contact Joan Jeffery

HMS Glory: Trying desperately to find a photograph of Albert (Bertie) Waters, either with the ships company or an individual one of him. He joined the Royal Navy in 1949. Albert was a leading cook serving on HMS Glory in 1953 in Malta. Albert drowned off St Pauls Bay in Malta on 17th November 1953. His family do not have one of him in his naval uniform. If you can help. please contact Mrs Faith Batson

HMS Ganges:  Searching for boy trainee JMEM Bevan and class instructor CMEM Arthur Welton, both of Benbow 29 Mess, 1964-5. If anyone has any information can they contact R. Dorey

Clarrie (Jim) Gibson is seeking Alec Churchill, NSTO, HMS Terror 1956. Jim has some photos of you and a childrens party held in CPOs mess, your daughter is possibly amongst them. He is is also pleading with Ron G Thew , Class NE92, HMS Ceres 1951 to attend the reunion in August at Harrogate. Jim is already in touch with Dai Rees, Jinner Waites, Ross Glen, Geordie Parkinson and Peter (Chalky) Shaw. Contact Jim

HMS Ganges:  Trying to trace the naval service of Walter Ridett. He was at HMS Ganges as a boy sailor some time in the 1930s, and later was at the 2nd Battle of Narvik and the Bismarck hunt (possibly in HMS Foxhound). Later in the war he served in one of the Steam Gun Boats in the Channel. Also seeking Arthur Wells of Guiseborough, Cleveland, as he may have been a shipmate of Walter in Foxhound. If anyone has memories of either man could they contact Walter’s nephew, Tim Cottrell

HMS Gloucester: Seeking Nick Place last known as MAA in Gloucester about 1999. His wife was Caroline and children Matthew and Sara. Pat Hindley and his wife Anne used to live opposite you in Ilchester. Please get in touch. Contact Pat

HMS Grove: Robert Palmers uncle, Douglas James Holdaway, was killed in action whilst serving on HMS Grove, sunk by a german U-Boat on June 12th 1942. Douglas’ brother David is still living and in his eighties and would dearly like to contact any living survivor of this tragic incident so as to understand what happened on that day in 1942. Douglas was an ordinary seaman aged 21 years and came from Norbury in Surrey. Contact Robert Palmer

HMS Ganges: Robin (Ziggy) Abrahart joined the RN in 1954 as a boy cadet and was posted to HMS Ganges. Brian (Willy) Wickert and his wife, Shirley celebrate their 45th wedding Anniversary next year and would like him to be there. Contact Brian

HMS Ganges 1942 & HMS Quebec: Seeking information from anyone who trained or served with Frank Goulding. He was possibly at Walcharen in 1944. Also any information on Bernard Challinor who served with him. Both were from Stoke on Trent, Staffs. Contact his granddaughter, Mrs Julie Parker

HMS Ganges 1959/60. Calling Exmouth 46 Mess. As we approach our 50th anniversary I am trying to arrange a reunion. Please contact Chris Bell

HMS Ganges: 1965, 76 recruitment, Duncan 30/31. Phil Bridge would like to contact those who joined with him for possible reunion. What about meeting up at Pontins next year, at the Ganges Reunion? Please contact Phil Bridge

HMS Ganges: Seeking ex RN CGI Derek Broadhurst, last seen in Havant, then retired, in January 1971. He and Alan Starkey went to join the RN in 1947 - Derek got in as a Boy at HMS Ganges, nr Ipswich., Alan only got in January 1948 as Junior Stoker. They met only once during service in the Cape, Simonstown, in 1952, Derek was serving on HMS Neiride, corvette, Alan aboard the cruiser HMS Bermuda. Derek acted as Alan’s bestman in Aug 54. Derek was a good mate from school days through to our visit from Australia in Dec/Jan 70-71. Not heard a whisper from him since and would like to get in contact if at all possible. Contact Alec Starkey

HMS Ganges, Benbow 135/136 classes 1955: Seeking members of 135/136 classes, who joined Ganges on 15th March 1955, and who then went on to reside in Benbow 31 Mess for the duration. Names recalled are: William S Killey, Roy Blackman, Alfred E Bedford, John Juckes, Michael C Green, Andrew E Dickenson, George (Geordie) Cornforth, Brian Whelan, Terence E Sweeney, Hugh O’Reilly, Eric R Mulliner, Jock Whyte, Gordon Fraser, Victor Calleja and Joseph (Charlie) Pulis. (The last two people are Maltese. There was also Revell, Thomas, Morrison and Beaumont. Seven of the classes met at the 2005 Ganges Reunion, which was quite nostalgic, as it was the 50th Anniversary. Hoping to locate more members in time for next year’s Reunion. Contact David Hogg

HMS Ganges: Looking for classmates of 321B class Ganges communications September 1955. Would like to contact the whole of the class with the intention of arranging a reunion which will make it 50 years this September. Names to remember Pete Glover, Cliff Hodge, Alex Malcolm, Doc Bee, Cliff Clifford, Rory Rorrison, Bob Fuller,Paddy Forward, Mick Falloon, Pug Williamson. Contact Don Sharratt

HMS Ghurka: Seeking shipmates who served onboard from 1970 to 73. Also seeking information about an organisation called ‘Pickles’. Contact Dave Kilpatrick

HMS Garth: Tom Holden, recovering from a stroke, would like to hear from any former shipmates. Contactable at Bengough House Henbury Bristol

HMS Ganges,  January 2, 1961, Rodney then Collingwood. Brian ‘Wilky’ Wilkinson is trying to contact 283 Buntings (Binnie Hales), 294 Sparkers (Polly Perkins), plus 284 Sparkers (Basher Briggs). Some already in contact, any more out there? Contact ‘Wilky’

HMS Gloucester:  Seeking RS Dave Gillian who served with LOM S. ‘Billy’ Graham in HMS Gloucester. Billy has lost contact since leaving the service. Contact Billy

HMS Ganges:  Seeking Marshall ‘Jake’ Wade who joined HMS Ganges in 1963-4. He was originally from Wallasey, Merseyside. You are wanted at a school reunion at which an old mate of yours will be attending, having travelled all the way from Australia. If anyone knows of his whereabouts can they contact Lynn Barnes

HMS Glasgow and Agincourt:  John W. Tyson is trying to contact old shipmate, Ivor Parry, his offsider was a chap called Price. Contact John

HMS Ganges: Seeking Alfred Barnes last contacted in 1978. He and Ian Daniels both joined Ganges in September 71 and joined their first ship HMS Achilles together. Barney, as he was known was best man for Ian in April 76 and kept in touch for a couple of years but then no more. He was an Able Seaman (TAS) and the last ship he was on was HMS Definace which was alongside at Devonport being used as a stores and planned for scrapping. He used to live with his parents in Carlisle but moved some 12 years ago and the present people don’t know where they went. Contact Ian Daniels

HMS Gloucester, D96, 1st Commission: Calling former messmates who may be interested in helping to organise a reuinion of 3R “Mooseheads” mess, 20 years on. Contact Mick Doyle

HMS Ganges (6 Jan 1958): Were you in 10 recruitment Grenville 21 mess, 271 or 382 class. If so please contact Mike Noonan for a reunion in 2008 or before if possible.

Wtr Gavan Greene: Paul Shrimpton who left the RN in 2003 would like to hear from Wtr Gavan Greene. Contact Paul

HMS Galatea: Malcolm was on the first commision 1964 to 1966, home and med. The skipper was Captain Plugge, so we were known as the black Pig. Seeking any old lads that remember him especially, RAS, Bubs, Topsy, Barney, Jock Shaw and Pete Leese from Stoke. Contact Malcolm Yole

HMS Ganges (Oct 11, 1960): Seeking former classmates from Frobisher Division, 35 Recruitment, 36, Mess for a planned reunion mid October 2005. Contact Mike Wilson

HMS Glasgow: Arthur Beards served aboard Glasgow from 45/47 as an Asdic rating also as one of 4 ships Buglers. He would like to hear from anyone who remembers him. He was also a member of the ships concert party. His home is now in Australia having migrated in 1966. Contact Arthur Beards

HMS Ganges 1953/4: Seeking classmates from Anson 72/73 classes, Instructors PO Pugh and CPO Croft. How about our own reunion next year at Pakefield, Ganges 100 years. Contact Jack Williams or Dennis Guthrie

HMS Gamecock (RNAS Bramcote): Seeking a Wren Writer called Chris and her husband called Mac, served at Gamecock between 1956 and 57. Any info great appreciated. Contact Geoff Briggs

HMS Ganges: Andy Kerridge and his wife were married on September 25th 1974 when he was stationed at HMS Ganges. The wedding was in Harwich, Essex. Several of the lads went to the wedding. Andy is trying to contact anybody who went, as it is their thirtieth anniversary. They would love to hear from anyone who knows .them, Danny Daines (usher), Topsy Turner, Paddy, Alan, Pete Bayes etc. Contact Andy Kerridge

HMS Ganges Blake 10 Mess 1954: Paul Cobbing who servved from 1954 to 1969 is looking for anyone who knew him, especially Edgar Milne or any other Ganges Boy of that mess. He also served in HM Ships Defender, Pembroke, Harrier, Shackleton, Loch Fyne, Dryad, Scorpion, Terror, Victory, Malcolm and Cochrane. Contact Paul

HMS Ganges: John (Whiskey) Walker, ex LRO(T) joined Ganges in 1971, Mercury 72, Berwick 72/3, Lowestoft 73/5, Northwood 75/6, Wootton 76 and Mercury 76 for Killicks course then Hermes 77/9. He is due to retire next year and would like to hear from anyone that remembers him.

HMS Glasgow: Mike Gendall (former bunting tosser) also known as Gregory would like to talk to anyone who served on HMS Glasgow on its maiden voyages in 1982. Contact Mike

HMS Ganges, 252 Class, 1963: Did anybody from 252 class survive? If so contact Rod Cartledge

HMS Gloucester: mem(m) Killner (killer) looking for lpti Andy Tutchings, pomem Pete Morewood ex gloucester 90\91, also ro Mills now possibly maa Mills from the Manchester 90\91. He now lives in Kuwait with his family and is setting up a Military Acadamy for Kuwaiti kids aged 12 to 18. He needs quality instructors to install some discipline and self respect into the boys at a basic training level and above. He would also like to hear from anyone who remembers him. Contact Robin

HMS Ganges, Collingwood Division '391 Class' 1961/2: Signalmen (Bunting Tossers) looking for 'Sid' HE Foster (Portsmouth), 'Tomo' CJ Thompson (London) and 'Sandy' DA Sandiland. May have finished up in seaman Branch!! Found 15, contact Dave Brighton

Aberdeen Ganges 1952: Trying to locate George Keith last seen by Jim Franklin in April 1955. Told he was last seen in Gibraltar. He was best man at Jims wedding in 1955 whilst in HMS Girdleness, then drafted. Jims Golden wedding in 2005 and would like him to be there. Contact Jim

HMS Goldcrest (RNAS Brawdy): L/Std Bob Treloar met Wren Std Sylvia Clements at HMS Goldcrest. They got married there in 1967. If you remember them, get in touch. Contact Bob and Sylvia

HMS Ganges 1962: Geoff (Lester) Large joined Ganges in October 1962, Dreadnought mess, then Keppel 3 mess. Served in Galatea 64/66, Keppel 67/69 and Dreadnought 70/72. In contact with George Marsh (Keppel) and Eddie (Scouse) Walmsley (Dreadnought). He would like to hear from others who knew him. Contact Geoff

HMS Ganges, Blake 8, 71 Recruitment: John Mullen and Ken Gratton would like to hear from former shipmates. Names include Warner, Douglas, Sinkinson, Newbold, Harfield, Selby, Sharland, Stone, Westaway, Hyslop, Crabb, Fenton, Cleasby, Burton, Long, Durrant, McIntosh, Latham and Gambol. Instructors were PO Clutton and PO Smith. The DO was Lt Caldicott. Contact John Mullen

Ex-HMS Ganges Instructor would like to trace any member of 19 mess Anson Division around July 1962. Contact Instructor POAF A/E A M Beale

HMS Ganges, May/June 1975: Were you in the Short Covered Way, then Fearless or the other Divisions at Ganges? Do you remember Joe Artis, Steve Wagg, Kevin Drewery, Bob Elder, 'Scruff' Scrafton, Mark Machon and many others? If you do then contact Joe Artis

HMS Girdleness: Seeking National Servicemen in the seaman branch who joined the Navy 11/2/57 and any of the seaman branch in Girdleness 1957/59. Contact Terence Porter

HMS Ganges 1951/53: Seeking George Angel, last seen at HMS Forth 1953. Last known address was Dorcliffe Road, Fulham also in 1953. If anyone knows of him could they contact Gerald Burrett

HMS Ganges Association (West Wales Division) is up and running We cover from Llanelli in Carmarthenshire to Aberystwyth. A reunion is being organised for 2005 at Shotley, Ipswich. If you would like to join or get more information contact the Secretary, Dennis Morgan

HMS Ganges 1963: Bob Lawrence is seeking class mates from 55 (7th January 1963) recruitment, Keppel 4 mess. Bob Limb, Jock Slater, Ginge Sikes or any others, contact Bob

HMS Ganges 1953: John or Jack (Ging) Godley would like to hear from anyone who knew him either at Ganges or HMS Sheffield 54/55 or Centaur 1960. Also seeking details and photos of those times. Contact his daughter Barbara Fletcher

Seeking old shipmates from Navy service days. Served between 1957 - 1968 onboard HMS Ganges, Belfast, Jaguar and Sheraton. Contact Alan Goodridge

HMS Ganges Association (West Wales Division) is up and running We cover from Llanelli in Carmarthenshire to Aberystwyth. If you would like to join or get more information contact the Secretary, Dennis Morgan

HMS Ganges 1962-63, Duncan 13 Mess, (77 & 78 Classes), still seeking Dave Keating (instructor) GRS Davies, AR (Tiger) Edwards, AP Fitzgerald, JC Hall, Chris Howell, TM Hunter, R Ryan, WR Steele, Gerry Williams and R Williams. Contact Dave Tait

Michael A Kerr, "greenie" who joined in May 1969 at Ganges would like to hear from old shipmates who served with him on HMS Forth, Lynx, Ajax and Hermes as well as at Collingwood or Excellent 1969/78. Contact Michael

HMS Ganges 13th May 1975. Did you join up on this date. HMS Sultan, 23rd June 1975, Waggy, Scouse Lewis, Scruff, Bob Elder, Kev Drewery, Tug Wilson and all the others. HMS Mohawk Stokers Mess (2N) 1976/79. Where are you? contact Joe Artis

Malcolm Gamble, where are you? Come to the 25 year reunion of class at Glasgow Nautical College. Used to live in Bangor, Co. Down and was known as 'wee paddy'. Contact Keith Dunlop

HMS Grenville: Seeking Pete Hamill, a signalman, served with Paul Carbis on Grenville when she was commissioned from HMS Agincourt. Paul used to stay at Pete's parents house when on leave. Contact Paul