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An Exciting Time
March 8th 1955 I had just turned 16 and it was indeed an exciting time, I had recently received another official brown envelope with the bold black letters “On Her Majesty’s Service”. The latest letter included my travel schedule to HMS … Continue reading
Posted in hms ganges, veterans
Tagged cold showers at 5 am, drill, i want to go home, marching, more drill, PO wont let me go., sewing, shi on a raft, washing kit, where is mother
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A Pressing Naval Matter.
At age 15 joining the Royal Navy as a Boy Seaman at HMS Ganges was to say the least, a very steep learning curve. Apart from learning all the necessary marching skills, wearing the uniform properly, shooting ancient 303 rifles, … Continue reading
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Tagged darning, housewife kit, ironing, learning, managing without mothers., marching, polishing, sewing, washing
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Response is Overwhelming
Over the last few days I have received more than twelve thousand hits on my blog no wait that’s wrong its over twenty thousand now and its still rising. I have received countless comments and the great majority are in … Continue reading
Halifax International Tattoo
I did not get to take in the Canada Day Celebrations as we were travelling back from Halifax. Nevertheless, I did celebrate on Tuesday evening at the Halifax International Tattoo. what an amazing show that could not fail but to … Continue reading
Posted in Belfast Blitz, HM Submarines, HMS Cockade, hms ganges, military, politics, veterans
Tagged Canada, drill teams, flags, Germany, marching, peace, police, songs, Submarines, tears UBoats, war
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The Last day of Summer
Here it is again!!, another Monday morning, not every ones favourite day of the week. Its a wet day with heavy rain but very mild temperatures. The Mini is tucked up in the garage, but the top is still down. … Continue reading
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