Harry H Corbett

Harry H Corbett served in HMS Devonshire 1944-45 as a Royal Marine. He is fondly recalled for his role in “Steptoe and Son” as Harold Albert Kitchener Steptoe, a Rag & Bone man residing at Oil Drum Lane. His daughter, actress Sussanah Corbett has now put his life to words: “Harry H Corbett – The Front Legs [...]

Written on March 16, 2012 | Posted in HMS Devonshire,Welcome to Royal Navy Memories | No comment

2012 Reunion/Gettogether

Posted 21 October 2011 (Trafalgar Day) If anyone is interested in a reunion or just a meet in 2012 please let me know of your interest. If we get enough names, maybe we could then organise a venue suited to all. Contact us with your thoughts or proposals. I can organise a venue in Portsmouth [...]

Written on October 21, 2011 | Posted in Welcome to Royal Navy Memories | 8 comments

William Peter “Pincher” Martin

Born in Bournemouth Dec 11, 1933. Died April 1983 Peter joined the Royal Navy in October 1951 for 12 years continuous service. He started as an assistant steward and worked his way up to Petty Officer Steward. He served on the HMS Maidstone, HMS Bulwark, HMS Leopard, HMS Adamant and the HMS Forth. His time [...]

Written on March 26, 2011 | Posted in HMS Leopard,Your Stories | No comment

Britains New Navy

To all you ex sailors and those interested in the Royal Navy:   Details have been released regarding Britain’s introduction of the next generation of fighting ships: The Royal Navy is proud of the cutting edge capability of the new fleet of Type 45 destroyers.  Having initially named the first two ships of this class [...]

Written on January 11, 2011 | Posted in Odds & Sods | 4 comments

John Francis Elton Watkins

John Francis Elton Watkins Served in the Royal navy from 1940- 1949. Born 20/09/1918 1939. Educated at University of Aberstwyth, Wales. 1940. Joined Royal navy as a Ordinary seaman. 1941. (January) Commissioned to Sub Lieutenant. Royal Naval reserve. 1943. Promoted to Lieutenant. 1946. Demobilised. 1949. Rejoined and graduated B.Sc (Agric) June 1952. War Duties: Gunnery [...]

Written on December 25, 2010 | Posted in Odds & Sods | No comment