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723 messages posted to the guestbook Page: [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7] [8] [9] [10] [11] [12] [13] [14] [15] [16] [17] [18] [19] [20] [21] [22] [23] [24] [25] [26] [27] [28] [29] [30] [31] [32] [33] [34] [35] ( 36 ) [37] [38] [39] [40] [41] [42] [43] [44] [45] [46] [47] [48] [49] [50] [51] [52] [53] [54] [55] [56] [57] [58] [59] [60] [61] [62] [63] [64] [65] [66] [67] [68] [69] [70] [71] [72] [73] Add a message Search the guestbook for crew names   Philip Corcoran from UK said... 27/01/2009  Fred Parkin It is with great sadness that I have to report the death of Fred Parkin aged 89 years of age. Fred served on HMS Barham as a stoker prior to its sinking. He told many tales of his time in the Royal Navy. He only recently received his Service Medals, they were looked at but never removed from the cellopahne wrappers. He will be sorely missed. There are some unofficial photographs of HMS Barham if you would like copies. Philip Corcoran (Nephew) Harry Watts from HMS Valiant said... 17/01/2009  Mne Watts My father told me about the sinking of HMS Barham at the age of 8. I am now 58, and it was only last year that I searched for the footage of the Barham. Untill then, I never knew that such a film existed.I am one of 5 children, and many grandchildren, who would not have seen life, if the Valiant had been hit. My father told us children, that the Valiant normally took the lead, but on that fatfull day, the Barham was in the lead. I look at the film footage on a regular basis, and have shown my four children, and they have shown their children, of the sacrifice that was made in both wars. God rest their young souls, my father has long gone, but his stories still linger, along with my uncles treatment that he recieved at the hands of the Japs, when he was on the Prince of Wales, and he eventually died on the Burma railway! Mrs. Tracy Carter from Tadley, Hampshire said... 15/01/2009  A. Garrett I have just updated file on the above named crew member. I came across his name on the Commonwealth War Graves Commission website. He is not sadly the person I am looking for but have posted his details to help anyone in the future who is looking for information. I hope this was allowed and that I have not broken confidentiality rules. I have also found details of my great-uncle John(Jackie) Adams of Gateshead who also died on the Barham. This website was my starting point so thank you all so much. Carline Simms from Kins Heath, Birmingham said... 10/01/2009  Able Seaman William Hemmings My uncle Willliam died on board, though my mother(Williams Sister) has passed away, I would like any information from anyone. G. Carstairs from Seaman said... 10/01/2009  George Carstairs My father George served HMS Barham 1935-1939 Jason Port from Runcorn said... 07/01/2009  Thomas John Port My Grandfather Thomas John Port served on Barham before the war. He is still alive living in Wiltshire. His Younger Brother Peter Port was serving on HMS Dutches when the Barham colided with her he went down with the Dutches aged 19. in 1945 my grandfater had a son and named him Peter after his brother. Peter is my Dad. great site very interesting. Mrs Tracy Carter from Tadley, Hampshire said... 05/01/2009  A. Garrett I am trying to trace my grandfather - an australian - not sure if this name is correct spelling - could it be Barrett as I have been told. Also my father\'s uncle Jackie Adams from Gateshead was onboard and is in the list of those lost. I would be grateful for any information. graham munns from northampton said... 31/12/2008  alfred munns my uncle alfred munns was a crew member his nickname was tubby, heaven knows why he was as fit as a flea, never met uncle alf but of course wish I had. one brave guy. David Hardaker from Suffolk said... 30/12/2008  No relations Just to say that it\'s wonderful that the ship and all who gave their lives will never be forgotten. May they all rest in peace. ann ballard from southsea said... 30/12/2008  bill harrison my mother bonnie mutton was married to bill harrison in 1938. I called him uncle bill and his photo was on my grandmothers piano in aldershot. my parents were married in 1944, but my mother still lays flowers on the 25th november at the souhsea memorial where bill`s name is displayed. Add a new message to the guestbook name: email: homepage: crew names: location: your message: validate your post by typing the letters into the box

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