This 50-minute home documentary shares personal photographs taken by Leading Stoker, Gilbert Davis, as he narrates stories of his navy experiences; from joining the Royal Canadian Navy in 1941 and defending Canada's west coast aboard the H.M.C.S Bellechasse to his service on the H.M.C.S. Merrittonia escorting Merchant Marine convoys across the Atlantic Ocean to provision needed supplies to England and the European allies, through to the mass surrendering of the German U-boat fleet on the Foyle River near Londonderry in Northern Ireland at the end of the war.
Recorded while nearing his 90th birthday, Gilbert's recollections are of daily war-time service life rather than distinguished battles, told in a manner that only a dedicated serviceman could deliver; his emotion resonant as he describes the saving of a single survivor from a torpedoed supply ship.
Both educational and entertaining, this video offers a snapshot into an era often faded from memories or lost through new generations of time. One of only a few servicemen who travelled with a personal camera during the war, Gilbert Davis shares his experiences through his own photos and words.
Hello Ladies and Gentlemen
A long time ago in 1975 on the Sir Galahad which was Chinese crew, we used to have a salad dressing,more often than not lunchtimes. I have not been able to buy,make or replicate such a dressing since.It was gorgeous and probably quite simple.I would be grateful if anybody could supply the recipe.Even the Chinese community in Bristol cannot help.Also Sergeant Graham Howard RM you can get in touch as well!!
Regards and happy Easter
Howard Hancock
RFA Sir Galahad JEO Summer of 1975
hi! does anyone know of the bosun's call UP SPIRITS or the bugle version? i've been scouring the internet and can't find ANY musical reference to it!!! thanks!
Unofficial Royal Fleet Auxiliary (RFA) site - Toys Out Of The Pram is dedicated to the RFA. Unofficial RFA Forum, Gallery and Blog. Reunion information, RFA news, Chat room and much more.
This site details the organization of the United States Navy and Royal Navy at Various points in their history. Additional information is provided as source material allows.
This website is dedicated to the MATCHLESS CLASS FLEET DESTROYER, HMS MARTIN, and all the men who served on her. HMS MARTIN was torpedoed by U-431 on the morning of the 10th November 1942. The only survivors were 4 Officers and 59 Ratings.
THIS WEBSITE IS A TRIBUTE & MEMORIAL TO Admiral of the Fleet The Right Hon. Lord Louis Mountbatten, KG, GCB, OM, GCSI, GCIE, GCVO, DSO, ADC(P), FRS,1st EARL MOUNTBATTEN OF BURMA 1900-1979
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