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Title: Bob Burns. D.S.M. & Other survivors of H.M.S. Laforey
Post by: HogHedge on Thursday 10 January 08 00:15 GMT (UK)
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
Title: Re: Bob Burns. D.S.M. & Other survivors of H.M.S. Laforey
Post by: liverpool annie on Thursday 10 January 08 01:45 GMT (UK)

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  :)
Title: Re: Bob Burns. D.S.M. & Other survivors of H.M.S. Laforey
Post by: HogHedge on Thursday 10 January 08 12:31 GMT (UK)
Thanks Annie, I will try that.
Title: Re: Bob Burns. D.S.M. & Other survivors of H.M.S. Laforey
Post by: liverpool annie on Sunday 13 January 08 05:22 GMT (UK)


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  :)
Title: Re: Bob Burns. D.S.M. & Other survivors of H.M.S. Laforey
Post by: littlecatparry on Wednesday 07 September 11 22:46 BST (UK)
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
Title: Re: Bob Burns. D.S.M. & Other survivors of H.M.S. Laforey
Post by: Caspa1946 on Saturday 07 November 15 17:34 GMT (UK)
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
Title: Re: Bob Burns. D.S.M. & Other survivors of H.M.S. Laforey
Post by: Per Quist on Saturday 07 November 15 18:57 GMT (UK)
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)
Title: Re: Bob Burns. D.S.M. & Other survivors of H.M.S. Laforey
Post by: Per Quist on Saturday 07 November 15 19:04 GMT (UK)
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)
Title: Re: Bob Burns. D.S.M. & Other survivors of H.M.S. Laforey
Post by: millymcb on Wednesday 11 November 15 14:20 GMT (UK)
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
Title: Re: Bob Burns. D.S.M. & Other survivors of H.M.S. Laforey
Post by: tinternet1 on Thursday 20 June 19 13:19 BST (UK)
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
Title: Re: Bob Burns. D.S.M. & Other survivors of H.M.S. Laforey
Post by: StabiloBlue on Wednesday 02 June 21 17:09 BST (UK)
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