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World War One / Re: SHIP - WHITBY ABBEY AT GALLIPOLI
« on: Monday 29 April 13 07:47 BST (UK)  »
This is from family history.  We have his diary of the landing of Gallipoli and as far as I know this is a translation from that record.  I'm not too sure about the 'sinking' part of the story.  That is why I am trying to get more information.  He always told us that he had a couple of ships sunk from under him.  Thanks for your interest

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World War One / Re: SHIP - WHITBY ABBEY AT GALLIPOLI
« on: Sunday 28 April 13 23:43 BST (UK)  »
thanks for input.  Looking forward to hearing what you find out.  I know my grandfather was in more than one sinking during the war - would be good to find out his whole naval history.  I believe he was also on the HMS Victory, Rodean, Hyderabad, Medway.   Thanks again

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World War One / Re: SHIP - WHITBY ABBEY AT GALLIPOLI
« on: Sunday 28 April 13 14:26 BST (UK)  »
I have recorded that he (George Fluke) was on HMS Whitby Abbey (a Mine sweeper) from 26th Feb. 1915 to 26th May, 1915. - Act. Cooks Mate.  then from 26th May, 1915 to 27th May, 1918 - Cooks Mate (sunk by Turkish shell fire from the shore) 
I would still love a photo of this ship (preferably at Gallipoli)  Does anyone know where I can get one?
Also is there any written account of the ship being fired on from shore etc.?
Once again any help would be appreciated.
p.s. This grandfather served in the Territorials, London, then the British Navy WW1 and when he came to Australia he joined the Australian Air Force.  Interesting eh?  His wife worked in the Woolwich Arsenal.   

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Australia / Re: Roy BALDWIN
« on: Sunday 28 April 13 12:16 BST (UK)  »
Thanks so much.   This clears up lots of questions.  Much appreciated.

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Armed Forces / Re: 24th Battalion Territorials
« on: Friday 26 April 13 08:22 BST (UK)  »
Thanks for your help.  I will try and follow this up.  As I am in Australia I'm not sure that our libraries will have the lists.  Thanks again

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Australia / Re: Roy BALDWIN
« on: Friday 26 April 13 08:12 BST (UK)  »
Thanks for reply.  The name 'Ivy May'  was given to me by a distant family member.  I have no verification that this is right. 

Maybe Ivy was already married to Ernest Fishlock and she would then be listed as Ivy Fishlock marrying Roy Baldwin.

I'm afraid I can't seem to get my head around this one!  Thanks for your help though

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World War One / Re: SHIP - WHITBY ABBEY AT GALLIPOLI
« on: Friday 26 April 13 08:08 BST (UK)  »
Thanks for the suggestion and link to photos.  Much appreciated.

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Armed Forces / 24th Battalion Territorials
« on: Friday 26 April 13 07:15 BST (UK)  »
I am looking for information on the 24th Battalion County of London "the Queens" Territorials.

My grandfather belonged to this group .  He was in Battalion "H" Company as a Private and later as a Lance Corporal in 1909.  (In 1914 he joined the Royal Navy)

His name was George Herbert Fluke.

I would like to have information on the Territorials - do they still exist? etc.  What did they do?
How many were in each group?  Did they wear a uniform etc. etc.etc.  Thank you in anticipation of help.

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World War One / SHIP - WHITBY ABBEY at Gallipoli
« on: Friday 26 April 13 07:11 BST (UK)  »
Does anyone have any photographs of the Whitby Abbey at Gallipoli 1915.  My grandfather was on board this ship and I would love to have a photo of him/the ship/ etc.   I believe it was sunk by Turkish shell fire (from the shore) in May, 1915.  He served as a Cook/
Cooks Mate.
I would also appreciate any information/photos of the other ships he served on: viz
HMS Victory, HMS Rodean, HMS Hyderabad, HMS Medway.  Thank you in anticipation.

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