Coastal Forces Veterans

Have found additional reference to ML488 and Opertation Hostile https://www.mcdoa.org.uk/ww_ii_awards_for_rn_minelaying_B.htm Joseph Cecil Back - D/JX129363 rank/rate - A/PO unit ML 488 date gazetted - 29 Aug 44 award - DSM Minelaying - DSM awarded for bravery and undaunted devotion to duty in impor...

Hi Admin, Thank you for your reply and information. Unfortunately I don't have any records or dates for Dads service other than he served on Q488 as the front gunner. His full name is Ronald James Driscoll, born on the 12th July 1924. I have quite a few photos that I can scan and share with you, but...

As a new member I’m looking for information on the motor launch my father served on during the war. Unfortunately he didn’t tell me much about his service before he was deceased other than a lot of his work was clearing shipping lanes after the war. My sister has given me some photos of his boat and...