It is with great sadness that I must inform you of the passing of my Grandad. He passed away in November 2024 aged 99yrs. We had the pleasure of attending the D Day 80th anniversary service at the National Arboretum on 6th June. I have emailed a few of the contact emails but had no response. I think...
Good evening, Thank you for the reply. Ill have a chat with him and see if he can recall this or any other. I do know 5th /6th june 1944 the boat escorted minesweepers and patrolled with the invasion fleet against e boats. D day onwards they were attached to HMS Hilary command ship as a fast dispatc...
Good evening, I'm the grandson of Tom. First off my grandad is alive and well. I'm looking for old pictures if possible please of him and mgb 56. I have lots of info and pics of 56 when she became a house boat and then subsequently set fire to by vandals, interestingly its still visable on the River...