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20 November 2008
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Leeds Castle: 25th Falklands HMS Leeds Castle Reunion end May 2007 in Newcastle. Trying to contact George Hodgson in particular. Details obtainable from 'WInnie' Mark Winn

HMS Lion 1961 - 63: "Chicko" Chapman is trying to contact any of the Seamen Mess, in particular L/S Gilloholy (Gilly) last heard of heading for Oz. Caught up with Derek Healy in Portsmouth last month. But surely we are not the only 2 to have not crossed the bar! Also looking for the Commissioning Book. Anybody got a copy or can tell me who was the original publisher or any information with regard to Lion 2nd commission. Contact ‘Chicko’ Chapman

HMS Leverton: Seeking colleagues who served with LEM Sid (Debbie) Reynolds in HMS Leverton (M1161) from 1955 to 1957. Contact Sid

HMS Llandaff: Looking for Andy and Sue (spider) Kelly. Andy served in Llandaff 1973-75, was a Tas Rate and went on to become a PO. He was still serving in the late 80s believed to be living in the Plymouth area. Contact Slinger Wood or Frenchie Gasson

HMS Leander: Charlie Croucher wants to hear from anyone who had the pleasure of knowing him from his days on board HMS Leander. Contact Charlie

HMS Leopard, 1958: Jean is seeking her cousin Neil Cunliffe (Taylor). He was the on of William E Cunliffe and Dorothy who later went on to re-marry and became Dorothy Taylor. Neil had a brother, Kenton. Jean has Neil’s father’s medals from his service as a navigator in WWII. All contact was lost when the grandparents died and her father held on to the medals in the hope that one day they he could pass them on to Neil. If anyone knows of Neil could the contact Jean Millington

HMS Lancashire: Christopher Parker is seeking information on his dad’s ship, HMS Lancashire, a repair ship, his fathers name is PO Richard James Parker and was in Hong Kong when the war ended. Chris is keen to find a decent picture of his ship. If you can help, contact Chris Parker

HMS London: Trying to locate Warrant Officer Andrew J Sullivan (Caterer) to invite him to the wedding of the year. Last know whereabouts was Southampton. Served on HMS London 77-79. Possibly worked for FOST in latter years, possibly left navy two years ago. If anyone knows where he is please contact Mac Mcgowan

HMS London 1977/80: John Gibson would like to contact Pete Girvan with whom he joined up and served together in HMS London. Pete left the RN in the early 90s and is thought to be living in Pompey. Contact John

HMS Leopard: Seeking news on Dave Matthews, MAA Leopard 1973 - 75, then Senior Instructor, Reg. School? Also Fritz Newman (Baron Von Fritzen) CPO Cook, last heard of in Australia? Any news please to Taff Inch (Rupert)

HMS Loch Fada 1955/6 Persian Gulf: The Electrical Mess has all been accounted for except Peter ‘Dutch’ Holland and Victor Bodenham. Where are you? Any news welcome. Contact ‘Bogey’ Harris

LCGM(M)178: Seeking news of Bunting Tosser, Dickie Cox who was with Jim Blackburn in 1944/5. Contact Jim

HMS Lincoln 68/69 Commission Far East: An association has now been formed of old crew members under the command of Cdr Richard Turner, we would like to contact all members of this commission with a view to further re-unions, please contact, ex POME Yorky Sutcliff

HMS Lincoln: Seeking a “Soapy Watson who was an ABGL on HMS Lincoln in 1968-1969. Contact Brian McDonnell

Simon Keith Lovell: Seeking information regarding Simon, a friend, not spoken with for 10 years but know he is still serving in the British navy. He is a Royal Navy diver and possibly stationed in Torquay. Any help would be appreciated. Contact Jac Woodcock

HMS Llandaff: All ex HMS Llandaff crews, we now have an official association. For details contact the membership secretary, Slinger Wood or make contact on our website

HMS Leeds Castle:  Seeking any former Naval ratings who served in Leeds Castle from 1943 to 1956. Would love to hear from you. Tom served on board from 1947 to 1948, when demobbed served as a Officers’ Steward. Contact Thomas Jackson

Lascaris (Malta) Association: Welcomes Navy and WRNS personnel who served ashore in Malta. Contact M Exley or visit the website

HMS Llandaff: Calling all ex shipmates, especially the last commission who would like to attend a reunion, the Association was formed about five years ago. Contact Slinger Wood or visit the website

HMS Loch Achray: Anyone who served in Loch Achray during WWII and who remembers Geoff Elsworth or Herbie Gale is asked to get in touch. They would like to hear from old comrades. Contact Geoff's daughter, who will pass on any messages.

HMS London: On behalf of his dad, Robbie is trying to make contact with one Bob Powell who served in HMS London during the war. His Dad, Bob Irlam, is an ex-South African serviceman and befriended Bob during the war years. If you can help, contact Robbie Irlam

Loch Alvie and Loch Lomond 1963/65: Ken Stockley is building a website for the last commission of the Loch Alvie and Loch Lomond, affectionately known as the Loch Almond. The website is http://members.aol.com/lochalmond. He is looking for stories or memories to be included. Contact Ken

HMS Loch Lomond 1956/7: Seeking information on the Skipper Cdr D Roome, Comms Mess, Dave Watts, Tony Richards, Ron Lane, Ted Nixey and Mick Hodgkiss. Contact Dave Brown

HMS Loch Fada Association 1944/67: Did you serve in her? If you did, get in touch with the Secretary, over 300 have so far. Your old shipmates are looking for you. 9th Reunion planned at Chatham for April 2005. Contact Bob Harris

HMS Loch Fada: According to the navy records of Bill, he served aboard Loch Fada from 19 Jan 1960 Ð 12 May '61 as a killick QA2. It seems such a long time ago and a few bypasses later it is still a mystery how they managed to include a fishery protection experience then a stint in the Gulf followed by a visit to Bombay and a trip down the African coast in such a short time - it hardly beggars belief. Bill is now a member of the Britannia Naval Research Association. They meet in Woodstock, Nr Oxford, once a month to discuss our naval heritage, from Drake to Dreadnought and beyond. He'd love to get some details, maybe photos, of the time when they captured an Arab dhow and some of the crew sailed it to Muscat. Or the time they were obliged to refit in Karachi due to ramming a whale in the Indian Ocean. He'd also like to know if anyone of that commission kept their 'Crossing the Line' certificate which he designed and had printed in Bahrain. Bill Watters

HMS Ledbury 81/83: Gary (Tommo) Thomas was the steward on board and he would like to get in touch with anyone else who was on board at the time. Contact Gary

William Charles Laban: If anyone knew or has any mementoes belonging to William Laban who died on 22nd September 1943 and buried in King Tom Cemetary, Freetown, Sierra Leone could they contact Terence Barker

Peter (Tansy) Lees is seeking anyone who served with him between 1947 and 1964 in Impregnable, Vanguard, Devonshire, Orwell, Daring, Cardigan Bay, Verulam, Ashanti, St Kitts, Vernon, Osprey, Drake, Nepal, Tamar and Illustrious. Contact Peter

TS Leopard SCC, Birmingham: Were you a member of this unit? What did you go on to do? What are you doing now? The Unit are trying to find out about past members. If you can help with information or pictures, contact Donna Mills, TS Leopard Trustee, TS Leopard SCC

HMS Loch Fyne early 1950s: George (Ginge) Chapman would like to hear from anyone who knows him. He was on Loch Fyne whilst the were searching for the submarine Affray. The only name can recall was Mumford. If you can help George contact him.

Loch Class Frigates Association are looking for shipmates from any of the Loch class frigates or their derivatives, Bays, Havens, Survey vessels or C-in-C Yachts. The Association is thriving and lively. Join us and get in contact with your 'Old Ships'. For details contact Membership Secretary

HMS Londonderry: Seeking RM Alistair McDonald who served with Bill Watters onboard Londonderry 1962/64. Contact Bill

Wtr Jon Lace 1990/8 has lost contact with most of his former shipmates and would like to regain contact. In particular SAs Paul Couch, Sean Mackenzie and (Artie) Fraser-Shaw or anyone else who was in Lusty or Cumberland. Contact Jon

HMS Loch Fada Association 1944/67: Did you serve in her? If you did, get in touch with the Secreatry, over 300 have so far. Your old shipmates are looking for you. Contact Bob Harris

HMS Lord Austin, Anti-submarine Trawler 1941/5: Seeking shipmates of Robert 'Bob' Reah Whyte who served in the Lord Austin until transferring to HMS Goodall in 1945 before getting killed in April 1945. Anyone with information on him or the Lord Austin please contact Robert Austin

HMS Leander: Seeking two ex-matelots who were known as Stella Stevens and Jack Frost. If anyone knows of their whereabouts could they contact Steve Rowbottom

Cyril Langridge: Seeking Cyril who was with 800 RNAS Lossiemouth and on board HMS Ark Royal 1960/61. Contact Mike (Bomber) Brown

George Laverack is seeking former shipmates from his time in submarines. Some names are: Ernie (Tojo) Jackson - my best man 32 years ago, George Porter - my sons godfather, Nobby Hall, Winfy Breeze and Alex McBride as well as many others. Contact George

RNAS Lossiemouth 1971/2: Seeking Paul Kelly, he and Matt Chapman served there together and at Raleigh in 1983. Paul was last known to be at HMS Dryad in the mid-eighties. Contact Matt

HMS Londonderry 1960/62, 1st Commission: Did you serve during this commission? Check out our website

HMS Loch Achray (1945): Seeking Les Martin who was best man at the wedding of Syd Wagstaff in Newcastle upon Tyne. His parents had the Fish and Chip shop in Eastney Road, Portsmouth. Syd used to stay there when on leave from HMS Indomitable. Contact Syd

HMS Leander: Seeking Barrie (Paddy) Richie who left the mob in the 1980s. He was at the wedding of Steve and Christine Rowbottom in 1980. Steve has contacted some of the boys and they hope to get together at the Leander reunion in April. Contact Steve

HMS Liverpool 1950/51: Mick Preston is seeking other members of the Quarterdeck Football Team who were League Cup Champions, Malta. Other team members were Curtis, Forcey, Barnes, Jacobs, Allan, Rushmere, Shaw, Thompson, Barnett and Rose. Contact Mick

Loch Class Frigates Association are seeking shipmates from any of the Loch Class Frigates. The Association is thriving and lively. Come, join us and meet your 'Old Ships'. Reunion in May. Write for details of membership and reunion to Judith Bardsley

Loch Class Frigates Association, looking for more members particularly from Achray, Eck, Dunvegan, Gorm, More, Shin and Tarbert. Others are welcome including thos from Loch variations such as Owen, Cook, Alert and Surprise etc. Contact Edward Freathy

 
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