Trying to find grandfather

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Ejc37
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Trying to find grandfather

Postby Ejc37 » Sun Aug 16, 2020 4:29 pm

Hi. I’m trying to do some research in to my grandfather’s war history. All my father can recall is that his father was on motor torpedo boats. Possibly out of Felixstowe or harwich. His name was Percy Amos Watts. Lived in Felixstowe. Now deceased.
Any help would be great fully received.
Thanks Emma

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Re: Trying to find grandfather

Postby Pioneer » Sun Aug 16, 2020 4:44 pm

Hello 'Emma'
Welcome aboard.
If you follow this link> viewtopic.php?f=1&t=386 <you may be able to trace your Granddad's war records.
Best Regards

James kerby
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Re: Trying to find grandfather

Postby James kerby » Mon Sep 02, 2024 1:11 pm

Hi .
My Dad served on a few MTBs....
Di you have any Names of them or numbers.
For instance my Dad served on...
Fox 684
Be nice if you have...brilliant if ive same
My Dads full name was...
George Alfred Kerby from Bargoed in S Wales
No doubt going by a Welshmans Nickname
"Taff" as did I...but Served in The Army.
Best Wishes
James
Taff

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Re: Trying to find grandfather

Postby Pioneer » Tue Sep 03, 2024 8:10 am

Hello James, welcome aboard.
From this sites data base:
"...Leading Seaman George Alfred KERBY Service No: D/SSX 17953 MGB 606 Mention in Despatches For skill and daring in a successful action in enemy coastal waters while serving in light Coastal Craft: London Gazette: 21st December 1943..."

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Re: Trying to find grandfather

Postby Pioneer » Tue Sep 03, 2024 5:38 pm

Following on -
You can see that your father was mentioned in Admiralty Fleet Orders.
See https://seapower.navy.gov.au/sites/defa ... 5-5244.pdf
Scroll down to page 11, right hand side - Mentioned in Despatches.


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