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Title: photo of uncle killed in ww2
Post by: Jed59 on Sunday 01 June 14 15:23 BST (UK)

Hi..
My Uncle Alec (whom we never knew)  was   killed when his ship HMS Abdiel  was blown up off the coast of Taranto,italy.He is commemorated on the  Plymouth war memorial ; but I was wondering if anyone could tell me where I could find a photograph of him.
thanks in anticipation
Jed

Title: Re: photo of uncle killed in ww2
Post by: mmm45 on Sunday 01 June 14 21:10 BST (UK)

Jed maybe there was an obituary in his local paper?

Ady

Title: Re: photo of uncle killed in ww2
Post by: Jed59 on Sunday 01 June 14 21:12 BST (UK)

I thought that ..contacted the local library and they had a look but no joy.
Thanks anyway

Title: Re: photo of uncle killed in ww2
Post by: JonnyEd on Tuesday 17 January 17 20:34 GMT (UK)

Hi Jon,

I'm the grandson of Thomas, Jonathan. I was looking into what happened to Alec and came across your post.

I believe there is a photo knocking around, although I haven't seen it yet, could get you a copy if you like?