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by Mark_E
Thu Oct 27, 2016 5:19 pm
Forum: Motor Launches
Topic: A Long shot - ML 916 and ...?
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Re: A Long shot - ML 916 and ...?

OK I have it and scanned it as a pdf but it seems I can't upload a pdf so I'll need to re-scan to output as an image!
by Mark_E
Wed Oct 26, 2016 3:25 pm
Forum: Motor Launches
Topic: A Long shot - ML 916 and ...?
Replies: 96
Views: 385110

Re: A Long shot - ML 916 and ...?

Hi Steve
Yes of course. I'll have to bring them in to work and scan them here so it'll be a day or so. I'm not holding out much hope but of course there's a whole heap of expertise on these boards :-)
by Mark_E
Mon Oct 24, 2016 5:25 pm
Forum: Motor Launches
Topic: A Long shot - ML 916 and ...?
Replies: 96
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Re: A Long shot - ML 916 and ...?

Hello An update, I have heard back from the RN/MOD and they have provided me with some very limited information. His service record is, essentially, blank so they included info from the pay and pensions folk. This is basically a list of periods spent 'attached' to shore-based facilities such as Vict...
by Mark_E
Tue Oct 18, 2016 1:47 pm
Forum: Motor Launches
Topic: A Long shot - ML 916 and ...?
Replies: 96
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Re: A Long shot - ML 916 and ...?

Hi Steve Thanks so much for checking out for me. Not much to go on there is there! I'm waiting on the RN/MOD to get back to me regarding dad's service record so hopefully that will suggest a new line of inquiry for me. I shall report back whatever the outcome. Thanks again - I really do appreciate i...
by Mark_E
Fri Sep 30, 2016 11:21 am
Forum: Motor Launches
Topic: A Long shot - ML 916 and ...?
Replies: 96
Views: 385110

Re: A Long shot - ML 916 and ...?

Thanks Steve, that really is very kind
by Mark_E
Fri Sep 30, 2016 10:25 am
Forum: Motor Launches
Topic: A Long shot - ML 916 and ...?
Replies: 96
Views: 385110

Re: A Long shot - ML 916 and ...?

That would be fantastic, thanks very much. If it's no trouble, I should say.

I suppose the worst that could happen is that we rule out that he was on this particular ML. Which is still a step forward!
by Mark_E
Fri Sep 30, 2016 8:22 am
Forum: Motor Launches
Topic: A Long shot - ML 916 and ...?
Replies: 96
Views: 385110

Re: A Long shot - ML 916 and ...?

Of course the National Archives!
by Mark_E
Thu Sep 29, 2016 4:32 pm
Forum: Motor Launches
Topic: A Long shot - ML 916 and ...?
Replies: 96
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Re: A Long shot - ML 916 and ...?

Hi Stephen Thanks for coming back to this subject! That is a good thought. It's possible isn't it? I suppose it's also possible they could have asked for fire to come down on German batteries that were targeted on the Marines. Coincidentally yesterday I sent off my application for dad's service reco...
by Mark_E
Wed Aug 31, 2016 11:34 am
Forum: Motor Launches
Topic: A Long shot - ML 916 and ...?
Replies: 96
Views: 385110

Re: A Long shot - ML 916 and ...?

Thanks Admin It's interesting to know that some boats were converted by removing the tubes. I can't say with confidence anymore (and less than before!) what sort of Coastal Forces vessel he served on. The things I recall, apart from the story regarding the overnight clandestine beach landing, are th...
by Mark_E
Wed Aug 31, 2016 10:07 am
Forum: Motor Launches
Topic: A Long shot - ML 916 and ...?
Replies: 96
Views: 385110

Re: A Long shot - ML 916 and ...?

Hello Apologies it's taken me a few days to respond, I was on some downtime over the bank holiday weekend. I wanted to say thanks so much for taking the time to respond with your research and knowledge. It does look like some of the assumptions I had previously made are incorrect and/or my recollect...
by Mark_E
Fri Aug 26, 2016 3:09 pm
Forum: Motor Launches
Topic: A Long shot - ML 916 and ...?
Replies: 96
Views: 385110

A Long shot - ML 916 and ...?

Hello there I am trying to find some information about my late father, Charles Elkins. He joined the Royal Navy in (we think) 1943 aged 17, served on HMS Venus on an Arctic convoy, before moving to Coastal Forces. I recall him telling a tale of zipping over to France overnight, pre D-Day with scient...

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