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World War Two / 7th December 1941, Pearl Harbor remembered
« on: Wednesday 07 December 16 18:22 GMT (UK) »
Let us remember the men and women who were casualties of that attack
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World War Two / Convoy WS 12X
« on: Monday 05 December 16 19:53 GMT (UK) »
I quote: This is the most extraordinary convoy of the WS series of convoys, and possibly the most interesting convoys of WW2.
The British 18th Division arrived at Halifax, Nova Scotia in early November 1941 and embarked on United States Navy troop ships.
Their initial destination was believed to be Basra.
Note that the United States was still neutral at that date.
See www.naval-history.net and then search for WS convoys
Lord Haw Haw seemed to know about their voyage across the Atlantic towards Capetown. It was transmitted from the Tannoy of one of the ships that their Troop ship had been sunk.
The British 18th Division arrived at Halifax, Nova Scotia in early November 1941 and embarked on United States Navy troop ships.
Their initial destination was believed to be Basra.
Note that the United States was still neutral at that date.
See www.naval-history.net and then search for WS convoys
Lord Haw Haw seemed to know about their voyage across the Atlantic towards Capetown. It was transmitted from the Tannoy of one of the ships that their Troop ship had been sunk.
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The Lighter Side / Facts about your old NHS number in England
« on: Monday 21 November 16 13:27 GMT (UK) »
There was a discussion earlier today about NHS numbers.
There is now a new system of NHS numbers, but for a period between 1955 and 1995 the NHS number was allocated on th birth registration. See Wikipedia for details
There is now a new system of NHS numbers, but for a period between 1955 and 1995 the NHS number was allocated on th birth registration. See Wikipedia for details
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The Common Room / Discussion about the definition of "Maiden Name"
« on: Wednesday 09 November 16 23:21 GMT (UK) »
Reading another current thread, it has prompted me to ask the question: Do GRO registrars have a very complicated definition of the expression "Maiden Name"
Are there other ways that a woman can change her surname other than by marriage?
and in the era of civil partnerships does the wording on death certificates need to be revised?
Are there other ways that a woman can change her surname other than by marriage?
and in the era of civil partnerships does the wording on death certificates need to be revised?
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World War Two / Ask your grand parents for their World War Two memories
« on: Tuesday 01 November 16 13:24 GMT (UK) »
I know that many of those who remember WW2 will now be in their 80s, but ask them what they remember before it is too late.
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World War One / On Now. Time Team Channel 19 "Yesterday" MGC Belton Park
« on: Monday 31 October 16 12:10 GMT (UK) »
Anyone interested. On Now 12.00 Monday 31/10/2016 Time Team
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World War Two / Battle of El Alamein 23 October 1942
« on: Sunday 23 October 16 21:59 BST (UK) »
Just a reminder that about this time on 23rd October 1942 the battle of El Alamein was just starting.
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World War Two / Facts about the Royal Navy
« on: Saturday 03 September 16 12:41 BST (UK) »
I have been told by a retired RN man that the Meditteranean Fleet used different shade of battleship grey paint than the Home Fleet. Because of the different weather conditions and different colour of the sea.
Are there any other interesting facts abou the Navy?
Are there any other interesting facts abou the Navy?
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World War Two / Ask your relatives: What do you remember about WW2?
« on: Monday 22 August 16 15:27 BST (UK) »
Not many left now, but those who are still here may be pleased to talk about it now.
Ask them if they still have any photos
Ask them if they still have any photos