Sharon Whemes: Jo Leslie, formerly married to pomea Leslie, looking for Sharon Whemes, ex wife of PTI WILDE with 2 kids Chantelle and Joshua now married to Steven Whemes. Knew when living in Finch Rd Eastney, (1992) lost contact when they moved to Fareham. If anyone can help please get in contact with Jo

West Country Association of Royal Naval Writers: is open to all past and present members of the Branch. Meetings are held three times per year in the form of an Annual Dinner (Plymouth), Summer BBQ/gathering (Plymouth) and AGM Weekend (Torquay). For further information, contact the Chairman

Lt Cdr Nelson Wheelwright: married Flora McDonald in 1912 and died in Nailsworth in 1922. They had 3 children including John , it’s believed, married a Mary Crick in Portsmouth in 1950. John’s sisters were Patricia and Jeune. A memorial service is being planned for the members of the family who served and died for their country during the 20th century and would like to trace the Wheelwrights. Contact Gordon McDonald

HMS Wolfhound. I am looking for anybody who served on HMS Wolfhound and HMS Euryalus with my wifes Grandfather George Edward Gorst. Or if you could supply a photograph of any serving shipmates or the ship between 1939/1945. Contact Andy Denholm

WRNS: Ex Ldg.Wren (W) Joy Jones would love to hear from Pat Fielding (S), Heather Shelton (W), Lesley Lewns (W), Anna Murphy (W),or anyone who was around 1948/1953. Contact Joy Oxlade

John (Jan) Wheaton (M(E))1: is seeking his best man, Trevor (Freddie) Mills (LS) in 1955 at Banstead, Surrey, for his Golden Wedding anniversary. Contact through his brother-in-law, David Parker

HMS Wren. 1942-1946. We have a thriving ships association. Have just celebrated our 10th reunion. Still many shipmates out there from all commissions. Please contact Secretary Lionel Kennett (1949/1951) or Membership Secretary Alf Steadman (1942/1946)

WRNS: Alice Hogg (nee Maxwell) was in the WRNS from February 1970 until June 1972. She joined HMS Dauntless in the February 1970 and was part of AJAX 234 Division. Her PO(Reg) was POW Reynolds and her officer was 2nd. Officer Spencer. She left HMS Dauntless to join HMS Dryad with some other WRNS Jane Bird, Sue Jackson, Linda Reynolds. She then left HMS Dryad to join HMS Pembroke. She became a Wren Wtr (Pay) and found herself at Victory Barracks in the Pay Office.

HMS Warrior Association are seeking shipmates who served on the 'Warrior' at any time or commission during 1946 to 1958. Trooping during the Korean conflict, the Far East and involvement in relocating refugees in Vietnam followed by the award of Presidential Citation and Operation Grapple. Contact John

Metoc (HMS Warrior): Seeking CPO Fernandez, born Singapore, childhood RAF Seletar. Eddie Harmer, ex-MOD(N) Civilian Equipment Support (REE2)(JRC Red3) is hoping to visit Serangoon Garden Estate. Contact Eddie Harmer

Wrens: Seeking Amy Colleen Lee (nee Guildford) of Bromley, Kent, an ex Womens Land Army and Wrens.Emmigrated to Australia in late 1950 or early l960. If anyone has any infomation on her please contact Doug Shepherd

Aircraft Carrier, HMS Warrior: Seekeing anyone who sailed on the carrier, on or about Sept/Oct 1951, when it’s believed she was bound for Korea. Thirty RAF personnel came aboard at Bishops Brigg on the Clyde and were accommodated in ‘D’ Mess. We sailed to Port Said where we disembarked. It was a ten-day journey with a one-day break in Malta. Can you confirm this journey. Contact Joe Reid

HMS Wessex 1939-40:  Seeking anyone who knew Peter ‘Pat’ Reid, originally from Buckie, and had Pat tattooed on his arm. His wife Annie Mary Reid (née Stewart from Port Gordon) talks about the months when the Wessex was dry docked in Milford Haven, Wales. She met several of the men from the ship and their wives during that time and would like to hear from them. Contact Annie Reid

Eric Toogood: In November 2000, Eric, a WWII veteran of HMS Warspite was a passenger in a taxi. The taxi driver and Eric discovered they were both Navy veterans. Dick Barner had been trying to trace Eric for 60 years and thanks to the taxi driver who reads Navy News, we were reunited. We would like the taxi driver to contact us, so we can thank him. Contact Dick Barner

HMS Whirlwind: Seeking information about Fred Weysom from Guernsey, CI. He served in Whirlwind 1943/46. Contact his son, Nigel Weysom

HMS Walker: Brian is researching his family history, in particular Alfred, George, Henham Knott – known as George. He married in 1930, aged 20, and he has a photograph of that wedding with him in his navy uniform. The certificate says he was at that time serving aboard HMS Walker. Brian is trying to find details about HMS Walker around 1930, and also about George Knott. He would appreciate any information anyone has. Contact Brian Conroy

HMS Wolfe: Terry Woods is researching his late Father's (known as Slinger or Timber) war record and is anxious to talk/meet with anyone who knew or knew of him during 1942-45; his service certificate states he was an AB and mainly served on HMS Wolfe [submarine depot ship], although he was hospitalised in Scotland after being wounded in Norway[no dates] and took part in the landings on Ramree Island from being based in Trincomalee. Contact Terry

HMS Wastwater: On 1st Dec 1941, Maurice Hampson replaced a British Tel. who had been taken ashore with appendicitis, at Halifax, Nova Scotia. He sailed straightaway to provide submarine escort for Lord Kelvin, a cable repair ship. His Naval Record originally showed this but somewhere along the way has been crossed out. To get this reversed he wants to contact any surviving crew members who can testify that he was indeed on board at that time. Contact Maurice

HMS Wallflower: Seeking service photos of Stoker, James (Jim) Fitzgerald. He may have been called Paddy or MIck as he came from Co. Kilkenny, Ireland. He served in Wallflower 1942/45. If anyone has photographs or knew him could they contact his son, Richard Fitzgerald

HMS Warspite: Seeking former shipmates of AB Len Newcombe who served in Warspite, but was killed in action off Crete in WWII. Contact his sister, Mrs Holding

HMS Wensleydale (Hunt Class Escort Destroyer. I am a native of the dale and have been researching the ship on and off for a few years now. I have a list of the members of the Wensleydale Association (now disbanded) and have met a number of them. I would be interested to speak to anyone who served on Wensleydale, or anyone who has memories of her. In particular, can anyone recall the collision between Wensleydale and the RN operated LST 367, in November 1944? Contact David Allen

HMS/M Walrus: ex CPOUC1 Bert Phillips is looking for ex CRS Alan Clarke, Walrus 1960s. Contact Bert

HMS Warrior 1979/81: Seeking Chef, Daisy (Mick) Adams. Daisy worked with Vincent (Nick) Nicholas also a chef. VinnyÕs wife would like to find Daisy to invite him to VinnyÕs retirement from the Metropolitan Police, to be held on HMS Belfast. Daisy was last known to be in the Cambridge area. If you can help contact Georgie

Wembley Sea Cadet Band 1944/45: Seeking any former members of the band or cadets who were stationed at the Wembley Arenas. John would like to hear from you. Contact John D Morley

Wrens 1951/55: Served as Wren Air Radio Mechanic in 750 Sqd at RNAS St Mervyn and later Culdrose (HMS Seahawk). Also served in 849 Sqd. If anyone remembers Dorothy Allen contact her.

HMS Wakeful 1956/9: John Reilly, ships diver, would like to hear from his old shipmates and learn more of the ships in which he served. Other ships were HMS Whirlwind and Wizard what happened to them? Contact John

MAA (formerly RPO) Tom Wilkinson, ran the football team at Whale Island in 1962/63. Andy (Jock) Knox would like to get in touch or with any other member of the team. Andy would also like to get a report about the zone final that was published in the Portsmouth Evening News. Contact Andy

HMS Widemouth Bay 1944/48: Ron Matheson, originally from Nairn, Scotland would like to hear from old shipmates. Contact Ron via his son, Andrew Matheson

Sam Weller, where are you? You were best man at Rob Guyatt's wedding in 1965. You were serving at Frazer Gunnery Range, Eastney. Also seeking any other old 'oppos from St Vincent, Leopard, Caunton, Bermuda, Hartland Point, Ickford, Maryton, Tiger, Devonshire and Glasgow. Contact Rob Guyatt

WWTR Lesley Kingsbury would love to hear from any of her old friends. She is now living back in Ipswich and really misses the old days. She was in the WRNS from 1990 to 1995. Mostly in HMS Nelson and HMS Dolphin.

George Watkinson, served on HMS Whimbrel in the North Atlantic, Russian Convoys, South Pacific. He is now 95 years of age and in very good health. He is always recounting the events and experiences he had during his time with his ship and his daughter, Beryl Bird (Watkinson), wondered if any of his shipmates are also still with us, who may like to contact him by her email:

HMS Warrior 1946-58: Seeking old shipmates who served in Warrior during the period, especially those at Christmas Island in 1957. Have traced 134 so far. Contact John

John King is seeking any old oppo's who served on HMS Whitby between 1966 & 1971. He was an AB Weapons and lived in the after Seaman's mess deck. 'Ali" Barber, "Taff" Davies, Denny Finch, Caber and Eli Ghani and any others who remember him should contact John

HMS Widemouth Bay 1944-57: We have 67 shipmates in touch, annual reunion, quarterly newsletters. Contact Reg Moss