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World War Two / Re: HMS Anking WW2
« on: Tuesday 09 December 14 22:51 GMT (UK)  »
Hi Val, In January 1942 my father was transferred from HMS Danae to HMS Anking as the senior rating for the telephone system. HMS Anking left Tanjong Priok with a convoy under escort from HMAS Yarra. He was asleep on the open deck on 04/03/42 when it all commenced. HMS Anking was the first in the convoy to sink from the shelling (3 Japanese heavy cruisers plus destroyers).  He was one of the fortunate few to clear the ship and get to a lifeboat. 56 survivors from the lifeboat were picked up by a Dutch merchant ship later in the day. They arrived in Colombo 10 days later.  Other records show 2 more survivors from HMAS Anking who were interned by the Japanese until after the war. Info on Anking can be found at www.clydesite.co.uk/clydebuilt/viewship.asp?id=19176. Info relating to HMAS Yarra, and therefore the action on 04/03/42, can be found at www.navy.gov.au/hmas-yarra-ii  You'll need to scroll down to find the relevant information.  My father remembers little else apart from the heroic, yet futile, response of HMAS Yarra. bhj

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World War Two / Re: HMS Anking WW2
« on: Wednesday 30 October 13 12:04 GMT (UK)  »
Hi, My father was a survivor of the sinking of HMS Anking.  He will be 90 in January and has no memory of any names of those on the ship. His recollection is that there were many more on board than what has been estimated. He says that anyone who could get on the ship tried to do so before it left harbour. It was full of soldiers, sailors and airmen from many allied nations.  The list you are showing involves those who were killed or missing in action. I think it only lists those who were assigned to the ship rather than those who were actually on board. BHJ

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World War Two / Re: HMS Anking WW2
« on: Wednesday 29 August 12 10:32 BST (UK)  »
Hi Trotersr, I have received the documents that you sent, and have sent you a couple of follow-up emails.  I have not received any response and therefore am wondering if I have the right email address.  Have you received any emails from me?  Regards, BHJ

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World War Two / Re: HMS Anking WW2
« on: Tuesday 17 July 12 08:14 BST (UK)  »
Hi Trotersr,  Thanks for taking my phone call.  I look forward to receiving the info.  Thanks again.

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World War Two / Re: HMS Anking WW2
« on: Tuesday 17 July 12 07:23 BST (UK)  »
Hi Trotersr,  I would appreciate receiving whatever info you have.  However I'm unsure how we go about such things as I am new to this website and don't understand the etiquette of passing on info or addresses etc.

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World War Two / Re: HMS Anking WW2
« on: Monday 16 July 12 20:24 BST (UK)  »
Hi Trotersr,

My father was a survivor of the sinking of HMS Anking in March 1942.  He was RN during WW2, is still alive, and resides in Australia.  The Dutch ship that picked the survivors up was called Tawali.  My father would be very interested to see the survivor list that you have mentioned.

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