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Lt Claude Edward Barnwell RNVR
Posted: Thu May 03, 2018 1:27 pm
by Postiebear
All trying to get info on this gentleman
Was awarded MiD and Greek war Cross but can find no other info or confirmation
Any help greatly appreciated
Regards
James
Re: Lt Claude Edward Barnwell RNVR
Posted: Sun May 06, 2018 12:19 pm
by Peter
Hello James
Interesting enquiry re Lt Barnwell , if we are aware of his boat number, I think we stand a chance for further information . Our C/O Lt Mountstephens also received the Greek War Medal aboard MGB 647 for the rescue of the Greek Destroyer Adrias off the Turkish Coast in October 1943
Peter
Re: Lt Claude Edward Barnwell RNVR
Posted: Sun May 06, 2018 2:24 pm
by Postiebear
Hi peter
Thanks for the reply his records are sealed for 23 years under mod rules
So do not know boat number etc
Regards
James
Re: Lt Claude Edward Barnwell RNVR
Posted: Sun Jun 03, 2018 11:51 pm
by Postiebear
08.4.43 temporary Lieutenant (engineering branch) RNVR
06.43-08.43 no appointment listed
02.08.43-10.44 HMS Forte IV (Coastal Forces Base Falmouth)
01.11.44-10.45 HMS Mosquito (Coastal Forces Base Alexandria)
1.12.44 Temporary Lieutenant (Engineering Branch)
04.46 No Appoitment listed
13.07.46 Released
I think he was a aRating for 1 year previous to being promoted