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General => Armed Forces => World War Two => Topic started by: HogHedge on Thursday 10 January 08 00:15 GMT (UK)
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Hi,
Does anyone know of any survivors of H.M.S. Laforey which sank in 1944? I think I have a photo of a rellie that served on it and am trying to see if anyone recognises them.
Thanks
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Theres a message board on Battleships and Cruisers ... you might want to leave a message there !!
http://www.battleships-cruisers.co.uk/l+m_class.htm
Annie :)
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Thanks Annie, I will try that.
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I found this web site and this is the Ship's Log
http://www.dana-nield.com/d32/laforey/ShipInfo/tabid/196/Default.aspx?PageContentID=4
You might like to get in touch with the web master !
And I found this also .....
http://www.bbc.co.uk/ww2peopleswar/stories/87/a4006487.shtml
Annie :)
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My great uncle David George Allen served on HMS Laforey but sadly was not a survivor. I also have some pics of him and others serving on the ship. I may be able to identify him from your pics
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My uncle George died on that ship. I have a few pics of him and i think a few of his ship mates if you want them. X
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Petty Officer Ronald Sired was a survivor of the sinking and he published a book in 1957 in which he describes life on board and the sinking.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Engaged-Mediterranean-1942-44-including-portrait/dp/B0017YLW4G (http://www.amazon.co.uk/Engaged-Mediterranean-1942-44-including-portrait/dp/B0017YLW4G)
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There's a copy of the book currently being offered for sale on ebay.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Ronald-Sired-ENEMY-ENGAGED-Kimber-p-b-1960-The-Mediterranean-Fleet-1942-1944-/201455580676 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Ronald-Sired-ENEMY-ENGAGED-Kimber-p-b-1960-The-Mediterranean-Fleet-1942-1944-/201455580676)
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Hello Littlecatperry and Caspa. Welcome to Rootschat.
The original poster has not been on Rootschat for a while so may not respond. But good news is that the two of you are now in contact.
Milly
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Hi please contact me if:-
A YOU STILL NEED INFO
B YOU HAVE CONTACT WITH PERSON
C YOU KNOW OF ANY LIVING SAILORS FROM THIS SHIP?
I have a relative who was engaged to a sailor lost during the sinking.
Regards
Rob
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My grandfather was a lucky survivor of HMS Laforey, but unfortunately passed away in 2004 after leading a wonderful life and raising a loving family