HMS Auckland 1940-1941

[Angel69]

My great uncle, Arthur Davies, died on the HMS Auckland during the Second World War.  I only have one photo of him and was wondering if anyone has any old photos of the crew aboard HMS Auckland during 1940/41.

[blen868]

Hi.
My father survived the sinking of HMS Auckland in 1941. I do have a number of photographs of him + crew mates during WWII although they are not marked to identify which of his ships they are from. Although he died in 1982 I do remember he thought fondly of "the Auckland" and seemed to have happy memories of her and his shipmates.
Have a look at my website where I've posted the images and see if anyone there reminds you of your Arthur. I would be very pleased to know if they do:
http://www.freewebs.com/phillpottdebian/index.htm
Best regards.

[Bilge]

Have you checked out the Naval History net?

http://www.naval-history.net/xGM-Chrono-18SL-Auckland.htm


DAVIES, Arthur, Able Seaman, P/JX 176189, Auckland, 24 June 1941, ship loss, MPK

[Angel69]

Hi Bilge,

Many thanks for details of the website.

Regards

[Angel69]

Hi Blen868,

Many thanks for allowing me to look at your website.  The photo of the seaman in uniform with the football team looks very much like my great uncle.

Regards