1970
Thursday,
1 January
1970
Lynx
BRIEN, Roger
T, Ordinary Seaman, 106719, died
Monday,
5 January
1970
Daedalus
LAND,
Leonard E, Commander, died
Friday,
9 January
1970
Fulmar
MILLER, David,
Petty Officer Air Fitter (A.F.) (O), FX
906079, died
Sunday,
11
January 1970
Warrior
OARE, Leslie
R, Chief Mechanician (E), KX 847183, died
Tuesday,
13
January 1970
Victory
HICKS, Paul M,
Leading Stores Accountant (S.A.), 053786,
died
Wednesday,
21
January 1970
RN
Hospital
Malta
WILLIAMS,
Robin V, Surgeon Commander, died
Sunday,
25
January 1970
Endurance
EBDON,
Geoffrey E, Leading Airman (L.A.), 059621,
died
Heron
WILLS, Ian,
Leading Electrical Mechanic (E.M.),
070542, died
Tuesday,
27
January 1970
Repulse
CROMBIE, James
I, Marine Engineering Artificer (P) 2c,
085026, died
Wednesday,
28
January 1970
Hermione
MCGOVERN,
Brian P, Able Seaman, 106160, died
Saturday,
7 February
1970
Nubian
CHIU, Man Y,
Leading Electrician (L.E.), E 114940, died
Monday,
23
February 1970
Cochrane
TODD, Hugh
McI, Radio Operator (R.O.) 2c, 089431,
died
Tuesday,
24
February 1970
RN
Hospital
Haslar
POWERS, Don B,
Medical Assistant (M.A.), 098162, died
Thursday,
26
February 1970
Chichester
SEX, Timothy J
F, Commander, died
Saturday,
28
February 1970
Goldcrest
WEST, Robert
F, Electrical
Mechanic (E.M.) (A) 2c, 108606, died
Hermes
CURTIS, John
C, Able Seaman, 085731, died
Sunday,
1 March
1970
Hermes
OLDFIELD,
David, Electrical
Artificer (E.A.) (A) 1c, 062893, died
Wasperton
GREEN, Kenneth
J, Able Seaman, 082082, died
Monday,
2 March
1970
Jaguar
BOURNER,
Malcolm C, Mechanic (M) (E) 1c, 080409,
died
Saturday,
7 March
1970
Neptune
REID,
Alexander, Leading Mechanic (M) (E),
062206, died
Tuesday,
10
March 1970
Caledonia
ALLAN, David
L, Writer, 087835, died
Tuesday,
24
March 1970
Albion
HISCOCK, Keith
A, Leading Mechanic (M) (E), 070097, died
Wednesday,
25
March 1970
Collingwood
WARE, Paul K,
Petty Officer Control Electrician (C.E.L).,
070887, died
Dolphin
WHITAKER,
Peter C, Chief Petty Officer, JX 661563,
died
Sunday,
29
March 1970
Ark
Royal
YEMM, Martin
I, Mechanician 1c, KX 894754, died
Tuesday,
7 April
1970
Lochinvar
FISHER, Peter
W, Petty Officer Stores, O6654B, died
Wednesday,
8 April
1970
Victory
DOVE, Michael,
Mechanic (M) (E) 1c, 100337, died
Saturday,
11
April 1970
Fulmar
JONES, Eirian
B, Aircraft Artificer (A.A.) 1c, FX
888807, died
Unicorn
SMITH, David
M, Able Seaman, 101794, died
Monday,
13
April 1970
Neptune
HAVLIN, George
R, Mechanic (M) (E) 1c, 064867, died
Tuesday,
14
April 1970
Arethusa
WILLIAM,
William J, Mechanic (M) (E), 102944, died
Thursday,
16
April 1970
Cochrane
HARBERTSON,
Alan, Able Seaman, 096055, died
Friday,
17
April 1970
Eagle
SAWYER, Martin
R, Mechanic (M) (E) 1c, 091009, died
Salisbury
CORCORAN,
Martin J, Chief Electrical Mechanician
(C.E.L.M.) 2c, 059394, died
Monday,
20
April 1970
Triumph
LAWRENCE,
George C, Chief Ordnance Electrical
Artificer (C.O.E.A.) (O), MX 888816, died
Tuesday,
21
April 1970
Fulmar
EDGINTON, John
F, Chief Radio Electrician (C.R.E.) (A),
FX 860492, died
Wednesday,
22
April 1970
Excellent
BROWN, Maurice
F, Shipwright 1c, MX 635567, died
Thursday,
30
April 1970
Ark
Royal
HEATON,
Alexander, Chief Plumber, MX 759016, died
Sunday,
3
May
1970
Ark
Royal,
air crash in English Channel
COOMBES,
Phillip J, Lieutenant
STEWART,
Alexander, Lieutenant
Wednesday,
6
May
1970
RNAS
Brawdy,
air crash
HOLLAND, John
R, Act/Sub Lieutenant
I'ANSON,
Stuart C, Sub Lieutenant
Thursday,
7 May
1970
Goldcrest
LOWSON, Grant
E, Radio
Electrical Mechanician (R.E.M.) (A) 1c,
110181, died
Sunday,
10
May 1970
Rapid
DYNE, George
R, Chief Mechanician (E), KX 851007, died
Tuesday,
12
May 1970
Bulwark
MCGEECHAN,
Patrick, Mechanic (M) (E) 1c, 103046, died
Monday,
25
May 1970
Hermes
MCLACHLAN,
William S, Naval Airman 1c, FX 902198,
died
Friday,
29
May 1970
Simbang
WONG, Tak Y,
Leading Cook, O/ 3247, died
Monday,
8 June
1970
Inskip
SHACKLEFORD,
Stephen E, Radio Electrical Mechanician
(R.E.M.) 1c, M 961703, died
Tuesday,
9 June
1970
Renown
SPITTLES,
Dennis J, Chief Petty Officer, JX 889372,
died
Thursday,
11
June 1970
Osprey
HARRIS, Leslie
A, Mechanic (M) (E) 2c, 101048, died
Friday,
12
June 1970
Bulldog,
road
accident at Swanscombe Cutting, Kent
GIBSON,
John F, Able Seaman, 087951,
SADLER,
Christopher R, Able Seaman, 068451,
Monday,
15
June 1970
Tamar
HO, Tin, Petty
Officer Cook, O/ 2824, died
Friday,
19 June
1970
Heron
STAPLES, John
B, Petty Officer Air Fitter (A.F.) (O), FX
906567, died
Saturday,
20
June 1970
Fisgard
LOWE, Clifford
W, Marine Engineering Artificer (H) 1c, MX
728110, died
Friday,
26
June 1970
Ganges
COOK, John M,
Regulating Petty Officer (R.P.O.), MX
711197, died
Tuesday,
21
July 1970
Scylla
FARROW, David
C, Mechanic (M) (E) 2c (A), 108987, died
Friday,
31
July 1970
Bulwark
SMITH, Robin
P, Able Seaman, 075361, died
Wednesday,
12
August 1970
Dido
CARR, David M,
Lieutenant Commander, died
Saturday,
15
August 1970
Fisgard
YOUNG, John J,
Lieutenant, died
Jupiter
JONES, Michael
J, Radio Electrical Mechanician (R.E.M.)
1c, 090662, died
Monday,
17
August 1970
Kirkliston
MOORE,
Christopher, Chief Electrical Mechanic
(C.E.M.) 2c, 105649, died
Friday,
21
August 1970
Heron
BADGER, Noel
G, Radio Electrical Mechanician (R.E.M.)
(A) 2c, 110426, died
Saturday,
5 September
1970
Albion
WARD, Patrick,
Mechanic (M) (E) 1c, 068662, died
Tyne
MEREDITH,
David, Chief Petty Officer Stores
Accountant (S.A.), MX 862439, died
Tuesday,
22
September 1970
RNAS
Lossiemouth
KENDALL, John
A, Lieutenant, died
Wednesday,
23
September 1970
Nubian
GOUGH, Anthony
T, Radio Operator (R.O.) 2c, 091170, died
Tuesday,
29
September 1970
RNAS
Culdrose
MARTIN, David
C, Lieutenant, died
Monday,
5 October
1970
Salisbury
ACKERLEY,
Peter S, Leading Ordnance Electrical
Mechanic (O.E.M.), 074021, died
Wednesday,
14
October 1970
Terror
KAVANAGH,
Michael, Able Seaman, 081588, died
Saturday,
24
October 1970
Terror
SCHIN, Yu F,
Leading Electrician (L.E.)/Chinese, 1695,
died
Monday,
26
October 1970
Osiris
MOLE, Francis
W, Mechanic (M) (E) 1c, 074978, died
Friday,
30
October 1970
Victory
WELLS, Roger
de H, Surgeon Lieutenant, died
Friday,
6 November
1970
Dolphin
HARTRICK,
Mervyn A, Cook, 103540, died
Goldcrest
BETTS, Ronald
J, Electrical
Artificer (E.A.) (A) 2c, F 969631, died
Minerva
ORME, Stanley,
Chief Marine Engineering Artificer (P), MX
888633, died
Wednesday,
11
November 1970
President
WELLING,
Margaret A, Leading Wren, 123626, died
Thursday,
12
November 1970
St
Angelo
SCIBERRAS,
Alfredo C E D V, Leading Mechanic (M) (E),
063029, died
Friday,
13
November 1970
FAA,
899 Squadron, Eagle, flying Sea Vixen (see
-
Sea
Vixen Dedication Site)
HARRISON,
Bruce N, Lieutenant, lost
Monday,
16
November 1970
Forth
SMITH, Angus
F, Ordnance Electrical Mechanic (O.E.M.)
1c, 098224, died
Tuesday,
17
November 1970
Bulwark
RACKHAM, David
J, Lieutenant, died
Friday,
20
November 1970
RNAS
Yeovilton
COWAN, Alan D
H, Petty Officer A.C., D212669F, died
RN
Hospital
Haslar
CHAPLIN, John
D F, Master-at-Arms (M.A.A.), 089134, died
Tuesday,
24
November 1970
Walrus
SHEPPARD,
Jack, Leading Mechanic (M) (E), 056480,
died
Wednesday,
2 December
1970
President
HARLING,
Gerald F W, Chief Petty Officer, JX
147774, died
Thursday,
3 December
1970
Tiger
GOUDGE, Ernest
H H, Chief Petty Officer Stores Accountant
(S.A.), MX 853154, died
Monday,
7 December
1970
Kirkliston
PASCOE, Nigel
B, Able Seaman, 086795, died
Tuesday,
8 December
1970
Vidal
DAY,
Allan J, Able Seaman, 0753028, died
Thursday,
10
December 1970
Raleigh
KIMBER, Leslie
A, Chief Petty Officer Writer, MX 847778,
died
Monday,
14
December 1970
Forth
NASH, Raymond
J, Mechanic (M) (E) 1c, 061515, died
Wednesday,
16
December 1970
Flying
Fox
CATT,
Anthony D, Chief Radio Electrician
(R.E.L.), MX 903798, died
Monday,
21
December 1970
Beachampton
MCGREGOR, John
R, Mechanic (M) (E) 1c, 082193, died
1971
Sunday,
3 January
1971
President
KEEFE, Henry
T, Chief Petty Officer, JX 146942, died
Wednesday,
6 January
1971
Victory
DON,
John C, Leading Seaman, JX 371789, died
Wednesday,
13
January 1971
Ark
Royal
WATT, Andrew
G, Mechanic (M) (E) 2c, 109068, died
Friday,
15
January 1971
FAA,
848
Squadron, Seahawk, accident
VILKHU,
Manmohan S, Act/Leading Radio Electrical
Mechanician (R.E.M.) (A), 100180,
Tuesday,
19 January
1971
RNAS
Lossiemouth
COUNDLEY,
Douglas R, Radio
Electrical Mechanician (R.E.M.) (A) 1c,
089786, died
Thursday,
21
January 1971
Juno
HARDING,
Robert J, Petty Officer Marine Engineer
(M.E.), 072705, died
Wednesday,
3 February
1971
Opossum
MEYRICK, Robin
C, Lieutenant Commander, died
Monday,
8 February
1971
Dryad
CLARKE, Allen
D, Able Seaman, 090129, died
Pembroke
MCJIMPSEY,
David E J, Petty Officer Steward, L
962628, died
Terror
FOO, Meng H,
Mess Boy, SN 1287, died
Tuesday,
9 February
1971
RNAS
Culdrose
THURSTAN,
Michael B J, Lieutenant, died
Thursday,
11
February 1971
Collingwood
COSSIO, Peter
J, Cook, 113330, died
Sunday,
14
February 1971
Daedalus
HAYSOM, George
P, Lieutenant Commander, died
Sunday,
21
February 1971
President
WOODWARD,
Norman, Leading Radio Operator (R.O.),
085694, died
Tuesday,
2 March
1971
Heron
DUNBAR-DEMPSEY,
David J, Commander, died
Victory
II
BOLGER,
Lawrence J, Able Seaman, 097244, died
Thursday,
4 March
1971
Director
General
Naval Aviation (DGA (N))
RICHARDS,
Peter, Lieutenant Commander, died
Sunday,
7 March
1971
Seahawk
RAGGETT,
Frederick, Chief Petty Officer Catering
Accountant (C.A.), MX 810797, died
Wednesday,
17
March 1971
RN
Hospital
Haslar
PERRIN, Pamela
M, Matron, died
Sunday,
21
March 1971
Tamar
MA, Ting F,
Mess Boy, O/ 2450, died
Thursday,
25
March 1971
Eagle
JONES,
William, Leading Steward, L 932647, died
Sunday,
28
March 1971
Arethusa
EDWARDS, John,
Leading Seaman, 092448, died
Tuesday,
30
March 1971
Mercury
GIBBONS,
Raymond, Leading Radio Operator (R.O.),
063487, died
Friday,
2 April
1971
Ark
Royal
WILSON,
Roderick E, Chief Electrical Mechanic
(C.E.M.) 2c, 112271, died
Saturday,
3 April
1971
Terror
HERRING, Peter
M, Lieutenant, died
Monday,
5 April
1971
Raleigh
JAMES, Michael
A, Junior Seaman 2c, 121354, died
Tuesday,
6 April
1971
Triumph
BETTS, Malcolm
J, Cook, 090722, died
Tuesday,
13
April 1971
Sheraton
JEFFERY, Paul
C, Marine Engineering Mechanic 1c, 066889,
died
Walrus
LLOYD, Martyn
S, Chief Electrical Artificer (C.E.A.) 2c,
085108, died
Wednesday,
14
April 1971
Hermione
WILKINS,
Christopher J, Radio Electrical
Mechanician (R.E.M.) 1c, 100468, died
Sunday,
18
April 1971
Daedalus
WATSON,
Terence R, Leading Air Mechanic (A.M.),
098227, died
Wednesday,
21
April 1971
Victory
MAHAFFEY,
Thomas J, Lieutenant Commander, died
Monday,
26
April 1971
London
THOMAS, Martin
G, Steward, 109850, died
Sunday,
2 May
1971
Zulu
BURTON, John
M, Able Seaman, 086594, died
Tuesday,
4 May
1971
Collingwood
WRIGHT, John G
L, Leading Stores Accountant (S.A.),
062296, died
Wednesday,
5 May
1971
Fulmar
ANDERSON, John
K, Lieutenant, died
Tuesday,
18
May 1971
Oracle
SCOTT, John L
V, Leading Mechanic (M) (E), 099479, died
Saturday,
22
May 1971
Osprey
NUNN, Robert
C, Leading Cook, 082574, died
Saturday,
29
May 1971
Pembroke
WEAVER,
Raymond G, Chief Electrical Artificer
(C.E.A.) 1c, M 930391, died
Monday,
31
May 1971
Osprey
DANIELS, Peter
E W, Lieutenant Commander, died
Tuesday,
1 June
1971
Collingwood
PARTINGTON,
Ian, Chief Electrical Artificer (C.E.A.)
2c, 084493, died
Saturday,
5 June
1971
Kellington
SPALL, Thomas
H, Marine Engineering Mechanic 1c, 094489,
died
Thursday,
10
June 1971
Argonaut
HEWITT,
Roderick I G, Able Seaman, 062745, died
Saturday,
12
June 1971
Jufair
RAE, Stuart J,
Lieutenant, RM, died
Lochinvar
CAMERON, Euan,
Able Seaman, 050822, died
Wednesday,
16
June 1971
Argonaut
KIBBEY, Joseph
E W, Marine Engineering Artificer (P) 1c,
069557, died
Friday,
18
June 1971
Raleigh,
taking part in Plymouth to Fowley Services
Boat Race, drowned
WESTCOTT,
Peter W G, Junior Mechanic.(E)
2c, 121911
WILLIAMS,
Stephen G, Junior Mechanic.(E)
2c, 121913
Tamar
KAY, Ching,
Marine Engineering Artificer (H) 1c, O/
2264, died
Thursday,
24
June 1971
Tartar
STOBBART,
David M, Artificer Apprentice, 110777,
died
Saturday,
26
June 1971
Eagle
FUNNING, John
E, Lieutenant, died
Monday,
28
June 1971
Pembroke
BAKER, David
C, Marine Engineering Mechanic 1c,
D104775, died
Friday,
2 July
1971
Collingwood
NEWMAN, Roger
W, Junior Cook, 119578, died
Sunday,
4 July
1971
Collingwood
VIVIAN, David
V, Commander, died
Tyne
BOOTY, Walter
J, Lieutenant, died
Tyne
ROBINSON,
Peter E, Leading Electrical Mechanic
(E.M.), 095524, died
Tuesday,
6 July
1971
Llandaff
MCCLAIR,
William, Able Seaman, 107573, died
Friday,
9 July
1971
Aurora
HARTWELL,
Martin, Mechanic (M) (E) 1c, 088932, died
Saturday,
10
July 1971
Lynx
WARD, William
B, Able Seaman, 106450, died
Tuesday,
13
July 1971
Revenge,
road
accident at Dumbartonshire, Scotland
CROSS,
Michael I, Radio Electrical Mechanician
(R.E.M.) 4c, 098028,
NOBLE,
Christopher J, Radio Electrical Artificer
(R.E.A.) 1c (A), 055303,
Thursday,
22
July 1971
Aurora
CHISHOLM, Glen
L, Able Seaman, 098376, died
Monday,
9 August
1971
Eagle
LAITY,
Reginald J, Marine Engineering Artificer
(P) 1c, M 928788, died
Friday,
27
August 1971
Cleopatra
MCEVOY,
William, Cook, MX 896662, died
Excellent
O'MALLEY,
Stephen, Able Seaman, 070224, died
Sunday,
29
August 1971
Rooke
STANWORTH,
John, Corporal, RM 24064, died
Friday,
3
September
1971
Mercury,
road
accident on A3 at Guildford, Surrey
GOWER,
Nigel W J, Radio Operator (R.O.) 2c, D
087265V,
MELVIN, Graham
D, Radio Operator (R.O.) 2c, D 085742K,
Tartar
HASTINGS,
David, Able Seaman, 077987, died
Monday,
6 September
1971
Falmouth
HOUSTON,
William P, Marine Engineering Mechanic 1c,
D118492C, died
Sunday,
12
September 1971
Cleopatra
WORBEY, Leslie
G, Ordinary Seaman, 110011, died
Wednesday,
22
September 1971
Neptune
WELLBURN,
David E, Chief Marine Engineering
Artificer (P), MX 855649, died
Sunday,
26
September 1971
Royal
Arthur
NEILL, George
K, Chief Aircraft Fitter (C.A.F.) (A), FX
886901, died
Tuesday,
28
September 1971
Mercury
GRAHAM,
Trevor, Radio Operator (R.O.) 1c, 083071,
died
Wednesday,
29
September 1971
Alliance,
battery
room explosion
KIMBER,
Raymond, Chief Electrical Artificer
(C.E.A.), M 933541, killed
Saturday,
2 October
1971
Dolphin
PRESTON,
William, Leading Seaman, M 960703, died
Monday,
11
October 1971
Victory
WILD, David M,
Cook, D121051B, died
Saturday,
16
October 1971
Dolphin
FOOTE, Gordon
H, Lieutenant, died
Tuesday,
19 October
1971
Royal
Navy
O'CONNOR,
Bernard S, Chaplain, died
Thursday,
21
October 1971
Dolphin
BROOKS, Nigel
S, Supply Assistant, 102329, died
Friday,
22
October 1971
Thunderer
ROBOTHAM,
Brian A, Charge Chief Electrical Artificer
(C.C.E.A.), MX 857578, died
Vulcan
BRILL-EDWARDS,
Ian G, Lieutenant, died
Monday,
25
October 1971
Kedelston
LAMONT, James
T, Able Seaman, 097376, died
Saturday,
30
October 1971
Ark
Royal
TAYLOR, David
H, Ordinary Seaman, 120167, died
Blake
SMITH, Alan C,
Mechanician 3c, D071579Q, died
Monday,
1 November
1971
Cavalier
MUSKETT, Derek
E, Petty Officer Cook, M 925328, died
Sunday,
14
November 1971
Keppel
FERGUSON,
Norman, Stores Accountant (S.A.), 087431,
died
Tuesday,
16
November 1971
Director
General
Naval Personnel Services (DGNPS)
BLACKLOCK,
John H, Commander, died
Phoebe
INWOOD, David
J, Chief Electrical Artificer (C.E.A.) 1c,
MX 902299, died
Thursday,
25
November 1971
Ulster
POTTS, Roger
T, Leading Radio Operator (R.O.), 072720,
died
Friday,
26
November 1971
Mercury
REDHEAD, David
L, Junior Radio Operator (R.O.) 1c,
D120043W, died
Osprey,
RN Base, Portland, Dorset
BIRT, Phillip
A, Radio Operator (R.O.) 3c, 082935, died
Saturday,
27
November 1971
Osprey
HENDERON,
Charles S, Radio
Electrical Mechanician (R.E.M.) (A) 2c,
113204, died
President
RODGERS,
Phillip J, Surgeon Sub Lieutenant, died
Wednesday,
1 December
1971
Heron
GLASS, Francis
C, Lieutenant Commander, died
Monday,
13
December 1971
Glasserton,
road
accident at Copythorne, Hampshire
COCKELL,
Michael A, Marine Engineering Mechanic 1c,
095871,
HUBERT, Peter
R, Leading Seaman, 063830,
Friday,
31
December 1971
Albion
MAK, Fung C,
Leading Seaman, O/ 3427, died
1972
Tuesday,
4 January
1972
Triumph
WILSON, David,
Marine Engineering Mechanic 1c, 076218,
died
Saturday,
8 January
1972
Seahawk
NAZER, Terence
C, Leading Stores Accountant (S.A.),
099098, died
Monday,
10
January 1972
Heron
IDIENS, Simon,
Commander, died
(Thank
you to Lt Peter Baker RN Rtd) Piloting
Phantom fighter XT876 with Lt R C
O'Connor, reportedly "ejected at 15,000
ft after loss of control at altitude and
entered spin at 30,000 ft 27 miles NW of
St. Mawgan", aircraft crashed into the
sea off Trevose Head, Cornwall. Cdr
Idien's parachute malfunctioned and
possibly failed to open, Lt O'Connor
survived.
Aircraft and pilot not found.
Tuesday,
11
January 1972
drowned
at Helston, Cornwall
CARR,
Valerie, Wren, 127271, RNAS Culdrose
GIBBONS, Irene, Wren Sick Berth
Attendant (S/A), 127347, Seahawk
Thursday,
13
January 1972
Hermione
HARRIS,
Raymond D, Junior Radio Electrical
Mechanician (R.E.M.) 1c, D121290R, died
Tuesday,
18
January 1972
Heron
BALL,
Geoffrey, Leading Air Mechanic (A.M.) (B),
0836329, died
Tuesday,
25
January 1972
St
Angelo
RAY,
Stanley J, Medical Technician 2c, M
983171, died
Thursday,
27
January 1972
St
Angelo
DEW, Frank W,
Chief Electrical Artificer (C.E.A.) 1c, MX
608168, died
Friday,
28
January 1972
Lochinvar
WEAVIND, Earl
P, Lieutenant Commander, died
Friday,
4
February
1972
Royal
Marines, 3 Commando Brigade HQ, air crash
at Beacon Hill, Woodeyes,
Loughborough
HODSON,
Robert J, Sergeant, RM, RM 22599,
SEYMOUR, Peter
B, Lieutenant, RM
Saturday,
5 February
1972
Centurion
ALLEN, Richard
S, Naval Air Mechanic (N.A.M.) 1c, 115231,
died
Sunday,
6 February
1972
Triumph
CUTHBERT,
David A, Cook, 109718, died
Wednesday,
9 February
1972
Dido
PRITCHETT,
Walter J, Ordnance Electrical Mechanic
(O.E.M.) 1c, 100367, died
Sunday,
13
February 1972
Royal
Australian
Navy
LORENZ,
Michael H, Able Seaman, R 67125, died
Friday,
25
February 1972
Graham
HARVEY, G.
(initial only), Radio Electrical
Mechanician (R.E.M.) 1c, J015521, died
Sunday,
27
February 1972
Graham
THOMSON, Peter
M, Marine Engineering Artificer (P) 1c, J
994074, died
Monday,
6 March
1972
Glamorgan
TAYLOR, Roger
J, Ordnance Electrical Artificer (O.E.A.)
3c, D104464J, died
Wednesday,
8 March
1972
Mauritius
NORRIS, Derek
J, Petty Officer Radio Electrician
(R.E.L.), D052648T, died
Friday,
10
March 1972
Mercury
SEAFORD,
William R, Radio Operator (R.O.) 2c,
D107199V, died
Saturday,
11
March 1972
Maxton
CASTLE-SMITH,
Montague P, Radio Operator (R.O.) 1c (G),
082595, died
President
PRICE,
Elisabeth D, 3rd Officer, WRNS, died
Sunday,
12
March 1972
Naval
Careers
Office, Glasgow
CLEPHANE,
Robert, Chief Ordnance Electrician
(C.O.E.L.), MX 858591, died
(Courtesy
ex-Radio
Electrical Mechanic David
Crowson, 28 April 2010 - Robert
was the Chief Elec on HMS Zulu during
her 1966/67 Commission which included
Beira Patrol. He was Head of the
Electrical department, which I was part
of. I had heard that he died, but never
knew for sure. I often think that the
lads who have died maintaining the peace
are deserving of our respect and an
occasional visit to your site will allow
me to reflect on this.)
Wednesday,
15
March 1972
Seahawk
BONNER,
Michael R, Petty Officer (A), FX 910407,
died
Saturday,
18
March 1972
Fulmar
WALKER,
William H, Naval Airman 2c, 119683, died
Friday,
24
March 1972
Cambridge
WARDLEY, Ian,
Leading Seaman, D090542V, died
Saturday,
8 April
1972
Achilles
MCCONNELL,
James, Marine Engineering Artificer (H)
1c, MX 901151, died
Wednesday,
12
April 1972
Britannia
Royal
Naval College
BARHAM, James
N, Midshipman, C021088X, died
Monday,
24
April 1972
Dolphin
MILLER, Ronald
I, Chief Marine Engineering Artificer (P),
D087264Y, died
Friday,
28
April 1972
Opossum
PRIOR, Barry V
J, Radio Electrical Artificer (R.E.A.) 1c,
M 969903, died
Monday,
1 May
1972
Cochrane
BAIRSTOW,
Peter, Petty Officer Electrician (E.L.),
D073471F, died
Tuesday,
2 May
1972
Victory
PAIN, Joan E,
Chief Petty Officer Wren Writer, 112377,
died
Sunday,
7 May
1972
Andromeda
SPITERI,
Reginald, Cook, 063049, died
Heron
LOCK,
David B C, Naval Airman 1c, 105353, died
Tuesday,
16
May 1972
Vernon
KIDMAN,
Graham, Able Seaman, D104664V, died
Wednesday,
17
May 1972
St
Angelo
CAMERON,
Donalda M, Superintending (Sup) Sister,
died
Sunday,
21
May 1972
Eagle
MCNICHOLLS,
Michael J, Leading Marine Engineering
Mechanic, 068266, died
Monday,
29
May 1972
Royal
Arthur
HUNTINGTON,
Peter V, Marine Engineering Artificer (P)
2c, 098623, died
Tuesday,
30
May 1972
RM
Barracks
Eastney
PHILPOTT,
Diane, Wren Writer, 127416, died
Sunday,
11
June 1972
Iveston
DODD, Raymond
A, Marine Engineering Mechanic 1c,
D098547J, died
Wednesday,
14
June 1972
RN
Hospital
Plymouth
SLATER,
Russell B, Surgeon Captain, died
Thursday,
15
June 1972
Collingwood
ALLSOP, Rex,
Ordnance Electrical Mechanic (O.E.M.) 1c,
D084602C, died
Saturday,
17
June 1972
Heron
JOHNSON, Peter
C, Naval Airman 1c, 107584, died
London
CRIPPS, Frank
A, Leading Seaman, 097201, died
Sunday,
18
June 1972
Warrior,
air
crash at Heathrow Airport, London
ALABASTER,
Alan J, Commander, C000052M,
SAMPSON, Hugh
J J, Lieutenant Commander, C0008581W,
Monday,
3 July
1972
RN
Hospital
Haslar
CLIFF, John
McF, Surgeon Captain, C001873F, died
Saturday,
8 July
1972
Undaunted
MARSHALL,
Peter K, Petty Officer Marine Engineering
Mechanic, D062754K, died
Sunday,
9 July
1972
RN
Hospital
Imtarfa
MCCORMICK,
Brian, Chief Petty Officer Medical
Assistant (M.A.) (O), MX 91217, died
Monday,
10
July 1972
road
accident at Southwick, West Sussex
CARTWRIGHT,
George E T, Lieutenant Commander, Leander
ROBERTSON,
John, Lieutenant, C013929V, Dryad
Wednesday,
12
July 1972
Brighton
TILLMAN, Peter
C, Leading Seaman, D104206A, died
Sunday,
16
July 1972
Dryad
WEBBER, Alan,
Cook, 089632, died
Wednesday,
19 July
1972
Pembroke
MACHIN,
Richard E, Ordnance Electrical Artificer
(O.E.A.) (O) 1c, M 943722, died
Thursday,
20
July 1972
Tiger
COOK, Laurence
B, Leading Marine Engineering Mechanic,
K955309Y, died
Tuesday,
25
July 1972
Fulmar
KELLY, John P,
Chief Aircraft Fitter (C.A.F.) (A) (E), FX
894805, died
Wednesday,
26 July 1972
Royal
Marines, 40 Commando, Unity Place, West
Belfast, Northern Ireland, on foot patrol,
shoot by IRA
ALLEN, Lennerd
(sic) D, Marine, killed
Tuesday,
1 August
1972
Warrior
LEWIS, Rodney
P H, Leading Seaman, D069880C, died
Thursday,
10
August 1972
Ark
Royal
EDWARDS,
Terence, Petty Officer Marine Engineering
Mechanic, K892479R, died
Wednesday,
16
August 1972
Seahawk
CRYLE, George,
Leading Airman, 100844, died
Thursday,
17
August 1972
Ark
Royal
RICKARD, Paul
A, Leading Radio Operator (R.O.), 070109,
died
Wednesday,
23
August 1972
Vernon
(Exmouth),
RN Base, Portsmouth, road accident (third
man DOI on 2 September)
GODDARD,
Keith, Junior Seaman 1c, D123103E,
LOWRY, Andrew
N, Ordinary Seaman (O.D.), D127447X,
Friday,
25
August 1972
Dryad
PARKER, Neil
W, Lieutenant Commander, C007484H, died
Thursday,
31
August 1972
Cochrane,
accident on Ben Nevis, Scotland
ELLIOTT,
Donald S, Lieutenant, C084181Q, died
INCE, Graham,
Ordnance Electrical Mechanic (O.E.M.) 1c,
D116366H, died
MACFARLANE,
Iain, Petty Officer Ordnance Electrician
(O.E.L.), M 946947, died
Saturday,
2 September
1972
Vernon
(Exmouth),
road accident on 23 August
BLACKSHAW,
John F, Leading Seaman, D099922L, DOI
Sunday,
3 September
1972
Bristol
PARKINSON,
Anthony J, Charge Chief Marine Engineering
Artificer (C.C.M.E.A.) (H), M956348S, died
Sunday,
10
September 1972
Norfolk
COSTER,
Michael, Junior Seaman 1c, D129396P, died
Friday,
15
September 1972
Dido
HYSTED, Robert
D, O.E.A.L. 1c, M977853G, died
Monday,
18
September 1972
Dido
SHEARSBY,
Richard J, Marine Engineering Artificer
(P) 3c, 110692, died
Thursday,
21
September 1972
Blake
UTTLEY, Barry
M, Marine Engineering Mechanic 1c, 097907,
died
Friday,
29
September 1972
Otter
DOBBY, James
P, Marine Engineering Mechanic 1c,
D082526U, died
RNAS
Lossiemouth
TRUDGETT,
Anthony E, Lieutenant, died
Sunday,
1 October
1972
RAF
Colerne
MILLS,
Christopher J F, Lieutenant, C016025W,
died
Monday,
2 October
1972
Fulmar
EADIE, Thomas,
Petty Officer Cook, MX 897497, died
Tuesday,
3 October
1972
Fulmar
RICHARDSON,
David, Electrical
Mechanic (E.M.) (A) 1c, 078391, died
Sunday,
8 October
1972
Hermes
LEACH, Kenneth
J, Marine Engineering Mechanic 1c,
D100895X, died
Monday,
9 October
1972
RN
Engineering
College Manadon
SHEPHERD,
Denzie A, Sub Lieutenant, died
Sunday,
15
October 1972
Blake
TEASDALE,
John, Marine Engineering Artificer (H) 3c,
D110699W, died
Heron
PHILLIPSON,
Gordon T, Electrical
Mechanic (E.M.) (A) 1c, D091366D, died
Tuesday
17 October
1972
Royal
Marines, 40 Commando, West Belfast,
Northern Ireland, on patrol four weeks
earlier, shot by IRA
DAVID, Anthony
P, Marine, DOW
Friday,
3 November
1972
Dolphin
RICHARDSON,
Robert H, Steward, LX 913148, died
Sunday,
12
November 1972
Drake
BOOTH,
Frederick W, Leading Electrical Mechanic
(E.M.), K894493S, died
Tuesday,
14
November 1972
Beachampton
LONG, Stephen,
Lieutenant, C019758L, died
Wednesday,
15
November 1972
Ganges
PALMER,
Martin, Cook 1c, D102639L, died
Sunday,
19 November
1972
Albion
MORLEY, Robert
J, Radio Electrical Mechanician (R.E.M.)
2c, 076245, died
Monday,
20
November 1972
Kedleston
NEWELL, Brian
D, Marine Engineering Mechanic 1c,
D090797U, died
Saturday,
25
November 1972
Thunderer
BLACKER,
Wilfred E R, Lieutenant Commander,
C000834H, died
Sunday,
26
November 1972
Seahawk
WOOLLACOTT,
George E, Leading Cook, D072874J, died
Monday,
27
November 1972
Minerva
MARTIN, David
J, Petty Officer Ordnance Electrician
(O.E.L.), D059718W, died
Friday,
1 December
1972
Neptune
HUNTER, Colin,
Stores Accountant (S.A.) 1c, D102187X,
died
Monday,
4
December
1972
Antrim,
road
accident at Bricklade, southern England
PRICE,
Edward J, Supply Assistant 1c, D108613V,
TYRRELL,
George F, Leading Supply Assistant,
D110422Y,
Tuesday,
5 December
1972
Courageous
HUTCHINS,
Raymond E, Able Seaman, D096800R, died
(Courtesy
M W Pitkealthy, Jan 2015 - He was washed
overboard whilst on the bridge as lookout.
We were SE off Barra Head basically
between Skye and the Hebrides in very
heavy weather, just about sunset when he
was washed away. His body was never
found.)
RNAS
Yeovilton
BRINE, Timothy
P, Junior Cook 1c, D124280H, died
Monday,
18
December 1972
Albion
HURN, Paul P,
Leading Marine Engineering Mechanic,
D112708G, died
Osprey
CURTIS, Bruce
E, Petty Officer Writer, M953087G, died
Thursday,
21
December 1972
Dreadnought
HUTCHISON,
James, Able Seaman, D107572V, died
1973
Saturday,
6 January
1973
Dryad
LEA,
Edward M, Lieutenant Commander, C005732E,
died
Saturday,
13
January 1973
Fife
DAVISON,
Joseph, Marine Engineering Mechanic 1c,
D099533V, died
Monday,
15
January 1973
Ark
Royal,
road accident at Plympton, Devon
CRANE,
Roger W, Petty Officer Marine Engineering
Artificer (A),
D087179E
PAGE,
Andrew J, Chief Electrical Mechanic
(C.E.M.) 1c, D112654K
(As well as Ross Colman who was killed
in 1967, I also trained with Rog Crane.
He had really wanted to be a
shipwright, and was very put out when he
was made an ERA instead. His passion in
life was canoeing, and the accident
occurred when he was on his way to an
event, sideswiped by a lorry. From
recollection, he made a trip white-water
rafting down the Grand Canyon,
and he was that good, he was in the
lineup for selection to the GB
canoe team for the 1976 Olympic Games. I
remember his coffin with cap being
bought into the church in Devonport for
the funeral service. Rog's parents
donated a cup - The Roger Crane Memorial
Trophy - which is competed for in the
annual Devizes-Westminster Canoe race
for the fastest Royal Navy Crew - with
thanks to David Clark, ex-Engine
Room Artificer Apprentice.)
Monday,
22
January 1973
Daedalus
NEILSON,
William R H, Lieutenant Commander,
C011761H, died
Tuesday,
30
January 1973
Superintendent
Contract
Built Ships (CSCBS), Newcastle-upon-Tyne
PEREGRINE,
Anthony B, Lieutenant Commander, C007660U,
died
Wednesday,
31
January 1973
Ganges
BOWEN, Edgar
A, Chief Petty Officer R.P. 1c, J646314V,
died
Tuesday,
20
February 1973
Dido,
frigate
DOBING, Ronald
G, Act/Leading Electrical Mechanic,
D89072L, died
Friday,
23
February 1973
US
Navy
THRASHER,
Charles, Chief Hull Maintenance Technician
(H.T.C.), (not listed), died
Saturday,
24
February 1973
Dolphin
BELSOM, Robert
I, Able Seaman, D081120D, died
Monday,
26
February 1973
Kent
RICHARDS,
Brian A, Ordnance Electrical Artificer
(O.E.A.) 1c, M943535J, died
Friday,
2
March
1973
RN
Hospital
Haslar, road accident at Middleton Stoney,
Oxfordshire
BAYES,
Charles S, Probationary Medical Assistant
(P.M.A.), D136973D,
DOUGHTY, John,
Junior Probationary Medical Technician
(P.M.T.), D136989T,
Saturday,
17
March 1973
Centurion
GREEN,
Kenneth, Chief Marine Engineering
Artificer (P), M977833W, died
Heron
OSTLER,
Stephen K, Naval Airman 2c, D127885K, died
Sunday,
18
March 1973
Rhyl
MCCREADY,
Thomas, Chief Electrical Mechanic (C.E.M.)
2c, D129488X, died
Seahawk
FARQUHARSON,
Harry, Naval Airman (N.A.) 1c (A.H. 3c),
D113343Q, died
Wednesday,
21
March 1973
Sultan
HAWTHORN,
Peter J, Petty Officer Cook, M978242G,
died
Warrior
WOODHEAD,
Jack, Radio Operator (R.O.) 2 (G),
D100205F, died
Monday,
26
March 1973
Victory
HAMPSTEAD,
Brian R, Chief Electrical Mechanic
(C.E.M.) 2c, D114137V, died
Monday,
2 April
1973
Warrior
WILKINSON,
Peter, Petty Officer Radio Supervisor
(R.S.), D050666G, died
Saturday,
7 April
1973
Cochrane
JOHNSON,
Clive, Ordinary Seaman, D117016K, died
Keppel
WALLACE,
Michael, Sub Lieutenant, C019571U, died
Tuesday,
10
April 1973
Endurance
FERRIS, David
H, Marine, P025370C, died
Monday,
16
April 1973
Collingwood
FREEMANTLE,
Neville H, Chief Ordnance Electrical
Artificer (C.O.E.A.) (O), M833457Q, died
Monday,
23
April 1973
Bulwark
JOHNSON,
Christopher E, Junior Marine Engineering
Mechanic 1c, D125290U, died
Sunday
29 April
1973
Royal
Marines, 42 Commando, New Lodge Road,
North Belfast, Northern Ireland, on mobile
patrol, shot by IRA sniper
COX, Graham D,
Marine, killed
Saturday,
5 May
1973
Reclaim
CROSS, David
K, Leading Radio Operator (R.O.) (G),
D050637V, died
Monday,
7 May
1973
Fearless
MCCONNELL,
Richard J M, Lieutenant, RM, N018852N,
died
Saturday,
12
May 1973
Warrior
ALLSFORD,
Richard L, Petty Officer Radio Supervisor
(R.S.), D067203M, died
Friday,
18 May
1973
Royal
Marines, Knock Na Moe Castle Hotel, Omagh,
Northern Ireland, IRA car bomb destroyed
hotel
REED, Derek B,
Sergeant, RM (attached), killed as he was
leaving hotel
Friday,
25
May 1973
Onyx
BRENNAN,
Christopher T J, Chief Electrical
Artificer (C.E.A.) 2c, D087064M, died
Saturday,
26
May 1973
Gurkha
WILKIE,
Robert, Leading Seaman, D074667S, died
Mohawk
ALLBUTT, Brian
R, Radio Electrical Mechanician (R.E.M.)
1c, D119403G, died
Thursday,
31
May 1973
Osprey
GRANT, Neil R,
Aircraft Artificer (A.A.) (A.E.) 2c,
D089685P, died
Tuesday,
12
June 1973
Sovereign
HUBERY,
Michael J, Chief Electrical Artificer
(C.E.A.) 1c, M969707K, died
Wednesday,
13
June 1973
Ark
Royal
WARWICK,
Barry J, (not listed), C012833B, died
Saturday,
16
June 1973
Defiance
FAULKS,
Michael J, Lieutenant Commander, C003193A,
died
Sunday,
17
June 1973
Penelope
MORSE, Colin
W, Ordnance Electrical Mechanic (O.E.M.)
2c, D124693X, died
Monday,
25
June 1973
Caledonia
WELBY, Thomas,
Chief Marine Engineering Mechanic,
K914168X, died
Thursday,
28
June 1973
Seahawk
SHANKS,
Ronald, Leading Air Mechanic (A.M.),
D067048B, died
Monday,
2 July
1973
Britannia
Royal
Naval College Dartmouth
GOLDING, John
R, Lieutenant, C017145U, died
Friday,
6 July
1973
Royal
Navy
VAN NOOLEN,
Alphons, Warrant Officer, Belgian Navy, N
00582, died
Wednesday,
11
July 1973
Leopard
COPELAND,
William J, Ordnance Electrical Mechanic
(O.E.M.) 2c, D123287C, died
Sunday,
15
July 1973
Cleopatra
BUBB, Roy G,
Ordnance Electrical Mechanic (O.E.M.) 1c,
D098283H, died
Tuesday,
17
July 1973
Osprey
GAMMON, David
N, Naval Air Mechanic (N.A.M.) 1c (E),
D127828D, died
Thursday,
26
July 1973
Royal
Marines, 40 Commando,
Belfast, Northern Ireland
SHAW, John,
Marine, died in Royal Victoria Hospital
Friday,
27
July 1973
Diomede
STEWART, Alan,
Sub Lieutenant, C019799W, died
Sunday,
29
July 1973
RN
Hospital
Plymouth
RICHARDS,
David T, Medical Assistant (M.A.),
M888322P, died
Monday,
30
July 1973
Excellent
COOK, Brian G,
Ordnance Electrical Mechanic (O.E.M.) 1c,
M857102L, died
Wednesday,
22
August 1973
Ark
Royal
MORRISSEY,
Martin J, Leading Radio Operator (R.O.)
(G), D076959B, died
RN
Hospital
Haslar
CADDOO,
Christine I, Naval Nurse (N.N.), Queen
Alexandria's Royal Naval Nursing Service,
Y001332E, died
Friday,
24
August 1973
Dido
HALL,
Michael T, Petty Officer Stores Accountant
(S.A.), M958500T, died
Saturday,
25
August 1973
Lochinvar
GRAY, Brian
, Leading Marine Engineering
Mechanic, D058911A, died
Sunday,
26
August 1973
Bulldog
DICKS, Derek
R, Marine Engineering Mechanic 2c,
D124516P, died
St
Angelo
ADAIR, John M,
Radio Operator (R.O.) (T) 2c, D068461Q,
died
Thursday,
6 September
1973
Ark
Royal
GLENDINNING,
Robert B, Ordinary Seaman, D127045R, died
Monday,
17
September 1973
Gannet
SMITH, Douglas
F, Chief Radio Electrician (C.R.E.L.) (A),
F908321U, died
Thursday,
27
September 1973
Sultan
JOHNSON,
Gordon R, Master-at-Arms (M.A.A.),
M839304D, died
Monday,
1 October
1973
Andromeda
STEWART, Gavin
B, Leading Seaman, D080216H, died
Saturday,
6 October
1973
Bacchante
BRADFIELD,
Graham T, Sub Lieutenant, C021282M, died
Saturday,
13
October 1973
Drake
HEAPS, Martin
J, Petty Officer Writer, D098428W, died
Thursday,
18
October 1973
Bulwark
LIGHTFOOT,
John K, Leading Air Mechanic (L.A.M.)
(A.E.), D094454F, died
Saturday,
20
October 1973
Dryad
BOARDMAN, Rex,
Lieutenant, CO14982E, died
Thursday,
25
October 1973
Lincoln
BARTON,
Christopher F, Able Seaman, D098808L, died
Sunday,
28
October 1973
Flag
Officer
Plymouth
GRIER-REES,
Nigel, Commander, C008129Y, died
Tuesday,
6 November
1973
Dryad
TODD, Herbert
E, Petty Officer, J981297Q, died
Saturday,
10
November 1973
RAF
Honington
HYMAN, Wayne,
Naval Airman (N.A.) 2c, D136060V, died
Thursday,
15
November 1973
Inskip
BAKER, Merlin,
Radio Electrical Artificer (R.E.A.) 1c,
D076845B, died
Tuesday,
20
November 1973
RNAS
Lossiemouth
POOLE,
Patrick D, Electrical
Mechanic (E.M.) (A) 2c, F923958Q, died
Friday,
7 December
1973
Cochrane
WILLDER,
William B, Surgeon Commander, C010613Q,
died
Excellent
BAILEY, Jack,
Charge Chief Electrical Artificer
(C.C.E.A.) (O), M855844D, died
Sunday,
9 December
1973
Upton
MCALLAN,
George, Marine Engineering Mechanic 1c,
D087899T, died
Wednesday,
12
December 1973
Helicopter
crash at Norton, no other details
BARLOW,
Jonathan, Midshipman, C022576K, Britannia
Royal Naval College
BOND, Michael,
Midshipman, C022577B, Britannia Royal
Naval College
GUDGEON,
Oliver C M, Midshipman, C022592E,
Britannia Royal Naval College
TAYLOR, Keith J W, Lieutenant,
C017405F, RNAS Portland
Sunday,
16
December 1973
Heron
WEARN, William
G, Chief Petty Officer Medical Assistant
(M.A.), M853347V, died
Sultan
DALGLISH,
William J, Leading Marine Engineering
Mechanic, P055510B, died
Monday,
17
December 1973
RN
Engineering
College Manadon
HERLIHY,
Martin V, Lieutenant, C018996Q, died
Friday,
21
December 1973
Dolphin
HOLMES, John
T, Radio Operator (R.O.) 2c (G), D112377N,
died
1974
Tuesday,
1 January
1974
Cambridge
FITZPATRICK,
Sean G, Radio Electrical Mechanician
(R.E.M.) 1c, D117226P, died
RN
Hospital
Haslar
PARKER, Brian
C, Leading Medical Assistant (M.A.),
D068316R, died
Wednesday,
9 January
1974
Lincoln
PEACHEY,
Michael J, Leading Seaman, D098440V, died
Saturday,
12
January 1974
Raleigh
HONEY, David
J, Petty Officer, D062063G, died
Wednesday,
23
January 1974
Jupiter
RACE,
Neil K, Radio Operator (R.O.) 2c (G),
D117088P, died
Tuesday,
5
February
1974
Ashanti,
frigate
ROGERS, Nigel
K, Ordinary Seaman, D136002Y, drowned
TAWS, John B,
Petty Officer, J652966T, drowned
Thursday,
7 February
1974
Britannia,
HM
Yacht
ROBINSON,
Robert C, Marine Engineering Mechanic 1c,
D088922V, died
Friday,
15
February 1974
Fife
CLARK, Stuart,
Ordinary Seaman (O.D.), D135474H, died
Staff
of
Iberian Atlantic Command (COMIBERLANT)
MATTHEWS,
Christina M D, Petty Officer Wren Writer,
W121501Q, died
Sunday,
17
February 1974
FAA,
845
Squadron, Hermes, air crash
EVANS, David
A, Act/Leading Electrical Mechanic (E.M.)
(A), D064823Y,
Friday,
1 March
1974
Dolphin
LANE,
Geoffrey, Able Seaman, D117635P, died
Tuesday,
12
March 1974
Hermione
WIGSTON,
Michael V, Charge Chief Electrical
Artificer (C.C.E.A.), M888891M, died
St
Angelo
WILLIAMS,
Brian, Leading Radio Operator (R.O.),
D075360S, died
Sunday,
17
March 1974
Drake
ROGERS,
Frederick H, Chief Petty Officer Cook,
M896382A, died
Warspite
JONES, William
G, Able Seaman, D097619N, died
Thursday,
21
March 1974
FAA,
824
Squadron, Seahawk, helicopter crash at
Coverack,
Cornwall
JOHNSON,
Robert S, Sub Lieutenant
MCDONALD,
Kenneth J, Captain, RCN
SHARPE, Brian
J, Leading Seaman UC 2c, D053378K,
WILD, Edward
N, Sub Lieutenant
Tuesday,
26
March 1974
Hardy
HARRIS,
Timothy P, Ordinary Seaman, D138167S, died
Thursday
28 March
1974
Royal
Marines, 42 Commando, Antrim Road, West
Belfast, Northern Ireland, on mobile
patrol, shot by IRA seven days earlier
MACKLIN,
James, Marine, DOW
Sunday,
7 April
1974
Laymoor
ANDERSON, John
M, Petty Officer Marine Engineering
Mechanic, D053147E, died
Thursday,
11
April 1974
Lincoln
DODD, Arthur
E, Petty Officer Cook, M 932923, died
Wednesday,
8 May
1974
Jupiter
GENGAN,
Christopher, Junior Seaman 1c, D140742B,
died
Friday,
10
May 1974
Heron
RUDGE, Michael
P, Electrical
Mechanic (E.M.) (A) 1c, D130098L, died
Friday,
17
May 1974
Ark
Royal
CRITCH, Colin
McL T, Marine Engineering Mechanic 1c,
D114420U, died
Friday,
24
May 1974
Ark
Royal
LAMPEN, Robin
D T, Lieutenant Commander, C005633C, died
Monday,
3
June
1974
Gannet,
RAF
Lossiemouth,
Moray, Scotland, air crash
LIGHT, Anthony J, Commander,
C005881T,
MOODY, John P,
Lieutenant Commander, C011856Q,
Saturday,
8 June
1974
Kellington
DUGGAN,
Raymond, Petty Officer 2c (G), D117160S,
died
Thursday,
13
June 1974
Russell
BAYBUT, Kevin
D, Junior Marine Engineering Mechanic,
D137962P, died
Monday,
17
June 1974
Daedalus,
road
accident at Salisbury, Wiltshire
MILLIGAN,
Paul, Leading Radio Electrical Mechanician
(R.E.M.) 2c, D102256X
PEARCE,
Nicholas J, Leading Electrical Mechanic
(E.M.) (A), D114812J
RN
Hospital
Plymouth
CAMPBELL,
Vincent, Medical Assistant (M.A.),
D117781E, died
Friday,
28
June 1974
Cochrane
COCKER, Robin
W, Chief Petty Officer Supply Assistant,
M925226A, died
Wednesday,
3 July
1974
Amazon
ASKEW, Paul J,
Leading Regulator (R.E.G.), D090578W, died
Friday,
12
July 1974
FPD
London
PERVOE, J
(initial only) A, (not listed), Y025168,
died
Sunday,
14
July 1974
Osprey
DEAL, Robert W
E, Ordnance Electrical Artificer (O.E.A.)
(O) 1c, M902653C, died
Thursday,
18
July 1974
Achilles
JOHNSON,
Kevin, Cook 2c, D131519A, died
Sunday,
21
July 1974
Directorate
of
Fleet Maintenance (DFM), Bath
SPILLER, Keith
F, Commander, C009185H, died
Friday,
26
July 1974
Osprey
BROUGH,
Timothy J, Electrical
Mechanic (E.M.) (A) 2c, D138704A, died
Sunday,
4 August
1974
Eskimo
REID, Kevin,
Cook, D131236F, died
Thursday,
8 August
1974
London
GAYTON, Alan
M, Leading Stores Accountant (S.A.),
D111726P, died
Monday,
12
August 1974
Osprey
HILL, Kenneth
J, Petty Officer Radio Electrician
(R.E.L.), D084514J, died
Tuesday,
13
August 1974
Royal
Marines, 45 Commando, Crossmaglen,
County Armagh, Northern Ireland, in
observation post, booby trap or
remote-controlled bomb attack by IRA
LEACH,
Dennis, Corporal, P028362E,
SOUTHERN, Michael J, Marine,
P029081M,
Saturday,
17
August 1974
Heron
CARTER,
Richard, Electrical
Mechanic (E.M.) (A) 1c, D105174Q, died
Wednesday,
21
August 1974
Daedalus
GREGORY,
Richard B, Lieutenant Commander, C003942U,
died
Saturday,
24
August 1974
RN
Hospital
Haslar
BANKS,
Hillson, Medical Technician (M.T.) 1c,
M925110R, died
Saturday,
31
August 1974
Flag
Officer
Gibraltar
BARON, Thomas
E, Petty Officer Cook, D066502G, died
Tuesday,
3 September
1974
Tamar
LEE,
Chek, Radio Electrical Artificer (R.E.A.)
2c, 3086, died
Wednesday,
18
September 1974
Gurkha
GORDON, Roy R,
Leading Marine Engineering Mechanic,
D101858W, died
Wednesday,
2 October
1974
Ark
Royal
PEPPERDINE,
Barry W, Medical Assistant (M.A.),
D131270C, died
Wednesday,
9 October
1974
Heron
HORNE, Sheila
M, Wren Radar Plotter (R.P.), W128587P,
died
Sunday,
13
October 1974
Leopard
JONES, Michael
J, Fleet Charge Chief Electrical
Mechanician (F.C.C.E.M.N.), M836842Y, died
Tuesday,
15
October 1974
Raleigh
TOLAND,
Michael B, Petty Officer Radio Supervisor
(R.S.), J973769G, died
Saturday,
19 October
1974
Heron
CATTLIN, David
J, Radio
Electrical Mechanician (R.E.M.) (A) 1c,
D134047L, died
Tuesday,
22
October 1974
RN
Hospital
Haslar
MAUN, Kenneth
E, Commander, C006599F, died
Friday,
1 November
1974
Argonaut
TURNER, George
S, Petty Officer Ordnance Electrician
(O.E.L.), D066638A, died
Saturday,
2 November
1974
UK
National Military Representative, Supreme
HQ Allied Powers Europe (NMR/SHAPE),
Haslar
JOLLY,
Patricia K, 2nd Officer, V017771B, died
Sunday,
3 November
1974
Hermes
OVERSBY,
Stephen, Ordnance Electrical Mechanic
(O.E.M.) 2c, D133489S, died
Wednesday,
6 November
1974
Bulwark
PIPER-SMITH,
Barry, Sub Lieutenant, C021505C, died
Monday,
11
November 1974
Honington
KERSHAW,
Stephen J, Lieutenant, C014462C, died
Tuesday,
12
November 1974
Argonaut
WITHERS, Roy,
Radio Electrical Mechanician (R.E.M.) 1c,
D051391R, died
Friday,
15
November 1974
Lincoln
RUNGE, Donald
E, Chief Ordnance Electrical Artificer
(C.O.E.A.) (O), M913559W, died
Tuesday,
19 November
1974
Argonaut
HALEY, William
J, Aircraft Mechanician (A.M.) 1c,
F945003L, died
Friday,
29
November 1974
Commando
Training
Centre Royal Marines (CTCRM)
QUINN, Michael
W, Chief Petty Officer Medical Assistant
(M.A.), D050882N, died
Saturday,
7 December
1974
Ark
Royal
GREGG, Keith,
Electrical
Mechanic (E.M.) (A) 1c, D127096U, died
Wednesday,
11
December 1974
Hardy
EMERY,
Frederick C, Petty Officer Marine
Engineering Mechanic, K964908U, died
Wednesday,
18
December 1974
Careers
Office,
Glasgow
JOHNSTON, John
W, Naval Airman (Aircraft Handler) (A.H.)
1c, F884783V, died
Saturday,
21
December 1974
Sultan
TROTTER,
Michael, Petty Officer Marine Engineering
Artificer (H), D107781J, died
Monday,
23
December 1974
Cachalot
WILSHAW,
Reginald F, Leading Seaman, D066292H, died
Thursday,
26
December 1974
Dolphin
BROWN, James,
Radio Operator (R.O.) 2c, D117085Q, died
Monday,
30
December 1974
Sultan
FINCH, Terence
W, Fleet Charge Chief Electrical Artificer
(F.C.C.E.A.), M902267L, died
1975
VIETNAM
WAR started 1962, ended in 1975, some
Commonwealth involvement (links - Britain’s
Small
Wars)
Monday,
6 January
1975
Collingwood
HARRIS, Peter
G, Lieutenant, C020551E, died
Wednesday,
8 January
1975
Antrim
GRAY, Stuart
L, Chief Electrical Mechanic (C.E.M.),
D107753P, died
Friday,
17
January 1975
Directorate
of
Naval Recruiting (DNR)
TATE, Alfred
E, Fleet Chief Petty Officer (F.C.P.O.),
J712991D, died
Saturday,
18
January 1975
Lochinvar
GRAVELING,
Daniel E, Marine Engineering Artificer (H)
1c, M933834C, died
Sunday,
26
January 1975
Sultan
PARSONS, John
E, Leading Marine Engineering Mechanic,
D104414W, died
Monday,
3
February
1975
Sultan,
RN Training Establishment, Portsmouth
TATTERSALL,
John S, Act/Regulating Petty Officer,
M818070T, died
Saturday,
8 February
1975
Ministry
of
Defence
SEYMOUR,
Timothy M B, Commander, C008730F, died
Sunday,
9 February
1975
Argonaut
HOWES, Richard
P, Chief Electrical Mechanic (C.E.M.) 1c,
D127099T, died
Thursday,
20
February 1975
Centurion
HEBBLETHWAITE,
Horace H, Chief Petty Officer (C.A.S.),
M832599R, died
Friday,
28
February 1975
Ark
Royal
SANDERS,
David, Cook 1c, D106477P, died
March
1975
(date
not known)
Royal
Marines, Oman Dhofar
campaign, on active service
MARSHALL,
Nigel, Captain, RM (seconded to the Sultan
of Oman’s Armed Forces), killed in action
Tuesday,
4 March
1975
Leander
DAVENPORT,
Philip, Fleet Chief Radio Electrical
Artificer (F.C.R.E.A.), M902441Q, died
Friday,
7
March
1975
Osprey,
RN Base, Portland, Dorset
WILDGOOSE,
David J, Petty Officer Electrician,
D094610H, died
Saturday,
8 March
1975
Collingwood
ELLIFF, Keith
M, Lieutenant, C002983L, died
Dryad
HARRIS, Roger
D E, Radio Electrical Mechanician (R.E.M.)
1c, D054317J, died
Sunday,
9 March
1975
Osiris
SMITH, Michael
L, Leading Seaman, D074919T, died
Monday,
10
March 1975
Defence
Weapons
Control Authority/Director General of
Weapons (Navy) (DWCA/DGW(N))
EASLICK, John
W, Commander, C002880T, died
Monday,
17
March 1975
RN
Hospital
Haslar
BRADLEY, John
E, Chief Ordnance Electrician (C.O.E.L.),
M941050F, died
Friday,
21
March 1975
Cochrane
HAXTON,
Stewart W, Leading Seaman, D116157U, died
Sunday,
6 April
1975
Ministry
of
Defence (Navy)
GREY,
Rex O, Chief Petty Officer (C.A.S.),
J898385U, died
Monday,
14
April 1975
Warspite
CHRISTIE,
Sydney R, Ordnance Electrical Mechanic
(O.E.M.) 1c, M938404Y, died
Thursday,
8 May
1975
Collingwood
RENSON, John
E, Lieutenant Commander, C008160W, died
Friday,
9 May
1975
Orpheus
NEAL, Colin W,
Mechanician 1c, K974565W, died
Thursday,
15
May 1975
Tiger
MACDONALD,
John S, Chief Marine Engineering Mechanic,
K921091E, died
Sunday,
18
May 1975
Collingwood
RUST, Geoffrey
R, Lieutenant, C018730B, died
Monday,
19 May
1975
Bristol
HARRIS, Philip
D, Able Seaman, D084435R, died
Thursday,
22
May 1975
Seahawk,
air
crash at Liskeard, Cornwall
LIGHTFOOT,
Alan, Lieutenant, C020002R,
THRESH, Leslie
H, Lieutenant, RM, N018082S,
Sunday,
25
May 1975
Londonderry
SMITH, Anthony
J, Leading Ordnance Electrical Mechanic
(O.E.M.), D096931D, died
Monday,
2 June
1975
Hermione
CAMPBELL,
Christopher, Marine Engineering Mechanic
2c, D141928V, died
Sunday,
15
June 1975
Sultan
NIELD, John M,
Marine Engineering Mechanic 1c, D119615T,
died
Friday,
20
June 1975
RNAS
Culdrose
ARUNDELL-SMITH,
Richard D, Radio Electrical Artificer
(R.E.A.) (A) APP, D141048P, died
Sunday,
22
June 1975
Mermaid
HILL, Paul D,
Leading Seaman, D089529F, died
Tiger
WILLIAMS, Paul
M, Electrical
Mechanic (E.M.) (A) 1c, D132184L, died
Sunday,
29
June 1975
Tiger
MACADAM, John
A, Leading Cook, D109475Q, died
Tuesday,
1 July
1975
Seahawk
TAYLOR, Shaun
A, Petty Officer Air Fitter (A.F.) (A.E.),
F957491T, died
Sunday,
3 August
1975
Centurion
BURVILL,
Ronald F, Captain, C001432V, died
Monday,
25
August 1975
Thames
BURCHELL,
Keith M, Ordinary Seaman, Q002318, died
Tuesday,
26
August 1975
Osprey
RADCLIFFE,
John J, Able Seaman, D131148M, died
Thursday,
28
August 1975
Fearless
TOLLEY, John
T, Cook 1c, D121867P, died
Friday,
29
August 1975
Raleigh
BYRNE, Annie
M, Leading Wren, W123785A, died
Wednesday,
17
September 1975
Matapan
MANLEY,
Maurice, Marine Engineering Mechanic 1c,
D087936J, died
Saturday,
20
September 1975
Neptune
BLACKBURN,
Ian R, Petty Officer Marine Engineering
Artificer (P), D092110B, died
Wednesday,
24
September 1975
Neptune
CRAINIE,
Kenneth A, Leading Cook, D121447F, died
Monday,
29
September 1975
Medical
Director
General (Navy) (MDG (N))
LAWRANCE-OWEN,
John R, Surgeon Captain, C007385F, died
Zulu
TUNSTALL,
Stephen W, Junior Marine Engineering
Mechanic 1c, D148362T, died
Sunday,
5 October
1975
Fife
TODD, Nigel R,
Radio Operator (R.O.) (G) 1c, D135873Q,
died
Saturday,
1 November
1975
Heron
CHILDS, Tina
J, Leading Wren, W128077E, died
Tuesday,
11
November 1975
Excellent
ROSE, Geoffrey
W, Lieutenant, C008437P, died
Sunday,
16
November 1975
Dryad
BROWN, Keith
R, Leading Ordnance Electrical Mechanic
(O.E.M.), D067732Q, died
Friday,
21
November 1975
Hermes
HAWKINS,
Michael T, Cook 1c, D116282J, died
Sunday,
23
November 1975
Dolphin
LITHGOW, John
S, Chief Mechanician, K848992T, died
Saturday,
29
November 1975
Dolphin
CHEESBROUGH,
Richard J, Able Seaman (S.Stoker
Mechanic), D139482V, died
Sunday,
30
November 1975
Vernon
KINGDON, Karen
F, Wren Steward 1c, W130396S, died
Thursday,
4 December
1975
Vernon
KING, John N,
Lieutenant, C014785R, died
Sunday,
7 December
1975
Lewiston
BRADSHAW,
James W, Able Seaman (M.W.), D126248H,
died
Friday,
19 December
1975
Sultan
TRENCHARD,
Christopher J, Marine Engineering Mechanic
2c, D148688G, died
Monday,
22
December 1975
President
WILLIAMS,
Graham, Radio Operator (R.O.) (T) 1c,
D101999B, died
Tuesday,
23
December 1975
President
RELF, A.
(initial only) L, Leading Seaman, Q002156,
died
