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HMS Racoon sunk 9/1/1918 off Donegal
« on: Friday 28 December 07 21:24 GMT (UK) »
Does anyone know where I can obtain a crew list for HMS Racoon? 

I am trying to confirm Thomas V Rayson aged 26 was amongst the 91 crew members who perished off the coast of Donegal.
Fisher, Rayson, Alcock, Davies.

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Re: HMS Racoon sunk 9/1/1918 off Donegal
« Reply #1 on: Friday 28 December 07 21:40 GMT (UK) »
Hi Fatfish

He is on the Chatham War Memorial for men lost at sea.

As he died on the day that the Rocoon sank it is a good probability he was on  her.

RAYSON, THOMAS VICTOR  Leading Stoker K/7346 died 09/01/1918  26 Royal Navy United Kingdom 29.

CHATHAM NAVAL MEMORIAL

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Re: HMS Racoon sunk 9/1/1918 off Donegal
« Reply #2 on: Friday 28 December 07 21:41 GMT (UK) »
The Times, Thursday, Jan 17, 1918; pg. 2; Issue 41689; col C
"Naval Casualties - Losses in HMS Racoon"

This article listed the casualties (drowned).

Among them...

Rayson T.V. Ldg.Sto. K.7346
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Re: HMS Racoon sunk 9/1/1918 off Donegal
« Reply #3 on: Friday 28 December 07 21:43 GMT (UK) »

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RAYSON, THOMAS VICTOR

Nationality -   United Kingdom
Rank -   Leading Stoker
Regiment/Service -   Royal Navy
Unit Text -   H.M.S. "Racoon."
Age -    26
Date of Death -   09/01/1918
Service No -   K/7346
Additional information -   Son of Thomas and Elizabeth Rayson, of London; husband of Phyllis Ella Rayson, of 135, Carlton Vale. West Kilburn. London.
Casualty Type -   Commonwealth War Dead
Grave/Memorial Reference -   29.
Memorial -   CHATHAM NAVAL MEMORIAL

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Re: HMS Racoon sunk 9/1/1918 off Donegal
« Reply #4 on: Friday 28 December 07 21:59 GMT (UK) »
Thanks guys.
Fisher, Rayson, Alcock, Davies.

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Re: HMS Racoon sunk 9/1/1918 off Donegal
« Reply #5 on: Friday 28 December 07 22:03 GMT (UK) »


Heres something else that maybe of interest ....

Rayson, Thomas Victor
Official Number:
K7346
Place of Birth:
Marylebone, London
29 September 1891

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Re: HMS Racoon sunk 9/1/1918 - Completed
« Reply #6 on: Friday 28 December 07 22:23 GMT (UK) »
As the saying goes - "You guys are heroes!"

Thanks again. 

Not sure if you have a completed look up requests on this, but if you do, it can be moved there.
Fisher, Rayson, Alcock, Davies.

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Re: HMS Racoon sunk 9/1/1918 off Donegal
« Reply #7 on: Saturday 29 December 07 19:05 GMT (UK) »
ADM242   T.V. Rayson
Date & Place of birth 29/9/91 Marylebone, London.
NoK Wife Phyllis E. 17 Wellington St Camdon Town, N.W.1

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Re: HMS Racoon sunk 9/1/1918 off Donegal
« Reply #8 on: Saturday 02 June 18 18:30 BST (UK) »

Hi
Trying to find Herbert William Pells
Died 1918 HMS Racoon


Quote from: fatfish on Friday 28 December 07 21:24 GMT (UK)
Does anyone know where I can obtain a crew list for HMS Racoon? 

I am trying to confirm Thomas V Rayson aged 26 was amongst the 91 crew members who perished off the coast of Donegal.
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