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Title: HMS Auckland 1940-1941
Post by: Angel69 on Wednesday 22 November 06 11:16 GMT (UK)

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.

Title: Re: HMS Auckland 1940-1941
Post by: blen868 on Wednesday 19 October 11 12:55 BST (UK)

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.

Title: Re: HMS Auckland 1940-1941
Post by: Bilge on Wednesday 19 October 11 12:58 BST (UK)

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

Title: Re: HMS Auckland 1940-1941
Post by: Angel69 on Wednesday 19 October 11 21:30 BST (UK)

Hi Bilge,

Many thanks for details of the website.

Regards

Title: Re: HMS Auckland 1940-1941
Post by: Angel69 on Wednesday 19 October 11 21:31 BST (UK)

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