1966
INDONESIAN
CONFRONTATION, BORNEO CAMPAIGN, started 1962, ended 1966 (links –
Britain’s Small Wars)
Saturday, 1 January
1966
Ark Royal
HILL, Neil E, Able Seaman, J 942292, died
Saturday, 8 January
1966
Caledonia
COULTER, James V, Chief Petty Officer, JX
760030, died
Saturday, 15
January 1966
Adamant
SHEPSTONE, Richard C, Radio Electrical
Mechanician (R.E.M.) 1c, M 979187, died
Sunday, 23
January 1966
Tamar
MONK, Clifford J, Petty Officer Writer, MX
897340, died
Monday, 24
January 1966
Sultan
HIPKISS, Peter S, Leading Writer, M 958115,
died
Thursday, 27
January 1966
Ark Royal
COLLISON, Peter C, Mechanic (M) (E) 1c, 077042,
died
Wednesday, 2 February
1966
Hermes
HORNER, Ian T, Mechanic (M) (E) 2c, 070291,
died
Monday, 7 February
1966
Lochinvar
CRONIN, John, Lieutenant, died
Wednesday, 9 February
1966
FAA, 706 Squadron, Heron
STEVENS, Anthony D, Lieutenant (O), died
Thursday, 24
February 1966
Vernon
HUNT, Christine M, Wren, 121448, died
Monday, 28
February 1966
Ursa
BREWIS, Michael J A, Leading Marine
Engineering Artificer, 077003, died
Friday, 4 March
1966
Naiad
MCCULLOCH, James, Leading Mechanic (M) (E),
054553, died
Osprey
MCKENZIE, Kenneth M, Petty Officer, JX 924610,
died
Sunday, 13 March 1966
Royal Marines, 42 Commando, Borneo
campaign
FOSTER, Cecil W, Sergeant, RM,
RM190313,
died
Monday, 14
March 1966
Daedalus
FRANKLIN, Wilfred, Chief Electrician (A), FX
922827, died
Wednesday,
16
March 1966
Royal Marines, 42 Commando, Borneo campaign, near
village of Sebedang, Borneo, in action with
Indonesian forces
CLARK, Ian C, Lieutenant, RM,
killed
Thursday,
17
March 1966
Heron,
air crash at Portland Bill, Dorset
CATON, David H, Naval
Airman 1c, F 945065, died
HARVEY, John W, Lieutenant
THOMAS, Simon S, Lieutenant Commander
Friday,
18
March 1966
Devonshire
CULLUM, William F, Petty Officer Stores, M
950922, died
Royal Marines, 42 Commando, Borneo
campaign, attacks into Kalimantan, Indonesia in Operation Claret, in action
with Indonesian forces
COLLINS, Thomas J, Lance Corporal, RM,
RM20139, killed
Sunday, 20
March 1966
Ambush
HOPKINS, Christopher J O, Lieutenant, died
Tuesday,
22
March 1966
Ark
Royal, air crash in South China Sea
LIGHTFOOT, Colin, Lieutenant
PATRICK, James F, Lieutenant
Monday, 28
March 1966
Fulmar
COUNCELL, Christopher D C, Sub Lieutenant,
died
Tuesday, 29
March 1966
Devonshire
PARKER, William E, Ordnance Artificer (O.A.)
1c, MX 924817, died
Sunday, 3 April
1966
Saker
BELOE, Sir Isaac W T, Vice Admiral, died
Tuesday, 5 April
1966
RM
Barracks Eastney
RUSK, Helen M, Petty Officer Wren, 114818,
died
Tuesday,
19 April
1966
Heron
NEWBERRY, Ernest E A, Petty Officer
Electrician (E.L.) (A), FX 835206, died
Royal Marine Commando,
Borneo campaign
HANNAH, Rowan, Corporal, RM, RM10454, died
Thursday, 21
April 1966
Albion
TASKER, William A, Leading Electrical Mechanic
(E.M.), MX 879678, died
Friday, 29
April 1966
Bulwark
CROCKER, Francis E, Sailmaker, JX 581666, died
Sunday, 1 May
1966
Orion
SYMONS, Reginald G, Lieutenant Commander, died
Thursday, 5 May
1966
Reclaim
NICHOLL, William D, Mechanic (M) (E) 1c,
062581, died
Monday, 9 May
1966
Tiger
WOOLDRIDGE, Timothy I, Cook, 079924, died
Tuesday, 10
May 1966
Ark Royal
STUTCHBURY, John M, Lieutenant, died
Wednesday, 18
May 1966
Collingwood
WALTON, David S, Leading Electrical Mechanic
(E.M.), M 983168, died
Londonderry
SHERWOOD, Keith G, Petty Officer Cook, MX
823325, died
Friday, 20 May 1966
Royal Navy, Borneo
campaign
HARRIS, N W, Lieutenant Commander, died
Friday, 27
May 1966
St
Angelo
BARTOLO, Paul A C J S C, Petty Officer Marine
Engineer (M.E.), KX 612987, died
Sunday, 29
May 1966
Seahawk
DODSON, Celia E, Wren, 119966, died
Friday, 3 June
1966
President
TANDY, William R, Surgeon Lieutenant, died
Sultan
KENDALL, William, Petty Officer Marine
Engineer (M.E.), K 983715, died
Monday, 6 June
1966
Heron
SMITH, Joseph W, Electrical
Mechanic (E.M.) (A) 1c, 078393, died
Friday,
17
June 1966
Seahawk,
air crash at Prendannack, Cornwall
GWINNELL, Peter G, Lieutenant
KENRICK, Richard W, Midshipman
Monday,
20
June 1966
Royal Marine
Barracks Eastney, road accident at Farlington, Hampshire
DALLAS, James F, 2nd Lieutenant, RM
WATSON, Archibald, Marine, RM 17405
Monday, 4 July
1966
Tamar
HO, Kin K, Cook, O/ 3272, died
Tuesday, 5 July
1966
Heron
ANDREWS, Peter R, Steward, 072240, died
Friday,
8 July
1966
Eagle,
air crash at Singapore
PARRETT, Nicholas De'L,
Sub Lieutenant
WOODFORD, Timothy M, Lieutenant
Saturday, 9 July
1966
Osprey
WATTS, David F, Petty Officer Marine Engineer
(M.E.), J 952299, died
Sunday, 10
July 1966
Eagle
MATLEY, Gerald, Musician, RMB 3748, died
Thursday, 14
July 1966
Terror
JANE, Edward G, Leading Air Mechanic (A.M.),
FX 852548, died
Friday, 15
July 1966
Victory
REVELY, Kenneth, Petty Officer Steward, LX
849032, died
Monday, 18
July 1966
Thunderer
OGDEN, David, Lieutenant Commander, died
Wednesday, 20
July 1966
Dolphin
MCKENZIE, Gordon S, Electrical Mechanic (E.M.)
2c, 070575, died
Monday, 25
July 1966
Drake
MURDOCH, William MacK, Lieutenant Commander,
died
Excellent
CROSS, David W, Able Seaman, 072719, died
Heron
FROWDE, Ernest V, Lieutenant, died
Wednesday, 27
July 1966
Excellent
OVERTON, Kenneth A, Able Seaman, 062252, died
Tuesday, 2 August
1966
Zulu
ANDREWS, Edward G R, Leading Seaman, JX
897256, died
Thursday, 4 August
1966
Condor
GARDEN, Peter J, Aircraft Artificer (A.A.) 1c,
FX 913908, died
Monday, 8 August
1966
Intrepid
HORTON, Jeffrey A, Electrical Mechanic (E.M.)
3c, 057123, died
Saturday, 13
August 1966
Tartar
MCCREADY, Walter, Petty Officer Electrician
(E.), M 941183, died
Thursday, 18
August 1966
Verulam
ANDREWS, John F, Mechanic (M) (E) 1c, 072202,
died
Saturday, 20
August 1966
Collingwood
ROBINSON, Robert I, Artisan Apprentice, 084905,
died
Triumph
MORGAN, Howard, Radio Electrical Mechanician
(R.E.M.) 1c, 070535, died
Tuesday, 23
August 1966
Drake
STOCKEN, Christopher M, Lieutenant Commander,
died
Friday, 26
August 1966
Raleigh
SMITH, Roger F, Cook, 097667, died
Tuesday,
30
August 1966
Rorqual,
submarine,
on passage for 7th Submarine Squadron in Singapore, off Mozambique,
lubricating oil separator in engine room disintegrated. Two men killed,
bodies landed at Durban on 2 September (thanks to Ken Dickson,
serving with the 7th Squadron at that time)
SHEPPARD, Edward W, Chief Mechanician, KX
724974
WALKER, Peter, Leading Mechanic (M) (E),
050375
Saturday, 3 September
1966
Fulmar
KNOX, Trevor, Naval Airman 1c, 069989, died
Monday, 5 September
1966
Amphion
PADGETT, Terence, Leading Steward, L 934144,
died
Wednesday, 7 September
1966
Iveston
ROBINSON, Rex R W, Able Seaman, 076539, died
Friday, 9 September
1966
Dolphin
CUDWORTH, Ralph, Lieutenant Commander, died
Seahawk
SMITH, Douglas A J, Lieutenant, died
Wednesday,
14
September 1966
FAA,
Heron, RNAS Yeovilton,
flying Jet provost, crashed on Yorkshire Moors (additional information thanks to Lt (SL)(g) Nigel Carter RN Rtd)
BREEN, Derek C, Sub Lieutenant, killed
Thunderer,
road accident at Yelverton, Devon
COOMBER, Robert W, Act/Sub Lieutenant
DICKER, David C L, Act/Sub Lieutenant
Wednesday, 21
September 1966
Dolphin
ALSOP, Michael, Mechanic (M) (E) 1c, 074335,
died
Vernon
BROWN, Edgar F H, Lieutenant Commander, died
Monday, 26
September 1966
Excellent
SPINNER, Charles W, Leading Seaman, JX 848404,
died
Tuesday, 27
September 1966
Ajax
COUCH, Michael, Able Seaman, JX 898512, died
Thursday, 29
September 1966
FAA,
759 Squadron, Goldcrest,
RNAS Brawdy, flying Hawker Hunter, engine fire and ejected (additional information thanks to Lt (SL)(g) Nigel Carter RN Rtd)
STARLING, David 'Pete' J, Lieutenant, killed
Friday, 30
September 1966
Albion
MARSHALL, Brian W G, Leading Mechanic (M) (E),
060912, died
Sunday, 2 October
1966
Drake
HOMER, Frederick D, Chief Petty Officer, JX
712416, died
Plover
MORRISON, Donald K, Leading Electrical
Mechanic (E.M.), M 054239, died
Wednesday, 5 October
1966
Victory
BLAND, Cyril W, Chief Mechanician (E), MX
97233, died
Friday,
7 October
1966
FAA,
814 Squadron, Victorious, air crash in South China Sea
DYER, Peter J, Sub Lieutenant
GEE, John H, Leading Seaman UC 2c (A), 064273
JOHNSON, Alan McK, Lieutenant Commander
WHITWAM, Neil K L, Lieutenant Commander
Saturday, 15
October 1966
Daring
EVANS, Peter, Radio Operator (R.O.) 2c,
072632, died
Monday, 17
October 1966
Heron
BUCKINGHAM, John, Aircraft Mechanician (A.M.)
1c, FX 803206, died
Thursday,
20
October 1966
Dolphin,
road accident at Bishops Waltham, Hampshire
PATERSON, William K, Radio Electrical Mechanician (R.E.M.) 1c, 061998,
SIMPSON, Terence, Radio Electrical Mechanician
(R.E.M.) 1c, 085577,
Friday, 21
October 1966
Jufair
FRANKLIN, John W, Able Seaman, J 978882, died
Saturday, 22
October 1966
Osprey
PHILLIPS, Charles R, Sub Lieutenant, died
Thursday, 27
October 1966
Ark Royal
BARBER, Laurence P, Naval Airman 1c, 079874,
died
Saturday, 5 November
1966
Lochinvar
BLAKEY, Leslie, Radio Electrical Mechanician
(R.E.M.)1c, 053935,
Sunday, 13
November 1966
Seahawk
ETHERIDGE, John C H, Petty Officer Steward, LX
873528, died
Thursday, 17
November 1966
Triumph
ROBBIE, George, Petty Officer, JX 790402, died
Ursa
CUBISS, George, Chief Electrician, MX 844361,
died
Wednesday,
23
November 1966
Truncheon
CAMPBELL, Nigel J, Sub Lieutenant, died
Tuesday, 29
November 1966
Dryad
WOODS, Richard, Petty Officer Cook, MX 898865,
died
Friday, 16
December 1966
Eagle
LANE, Michael A F, Leading Cook, 065563, died
Friday, 23
December 1966
President
WESTLAKE, Eugenivsz E, Captain,
died
Saturday, 24
December 1966
Cochrane
BALDERSON, William G, Writer, 064726, died
Sunday, 25
December 1966
Lynx
NEEDHAM, Malcolm J, Leading
Mechanic (M) (E), 076529, died
Thursday, 29
December 1966
Ganges
LAWES, John W D, Junior Naval Air Mechanic
(N.A.M.), 096565, died
1967
ADEN
CAMPAIGN, started 1955, ended 1967 (links –
Britain’s Small Wars)
RADFAN
CAMPAIGN, started 1955, ended 1967 (Britain's Small Wars,
Palace Barracks
Memorial Garden)
Sunday, 1 January
1967
Excellent
NICHOLSON, James S, Sub Lieutenant, died
Friday,
6 January
1967
Osprey, RN Base, Portland, Dorset
WOODS, David J, Electrical Mechanic 1c,
P083712, died
Saturday, 7 January
1967
Dryad
BARSBY, Peter J, Electrical Mechanic (E.M.)
1c, 059673, died
Excellent
MUGRIDGE, Eric C, Lieutenant, died
Wednesday, 11
January 1967
President
WILLIAMS, James T, Lieutenant Commander, died
Thursday, 12
January 1967
Simbang
LIN, Ku Y, Steward, SN
1607, died
Saturday,
21
January 1967
RM
Depot Deal, road accident at Petersfield, Hampshire
RUSSELL, Reginald C, Lance Corporal
Musician, RMB/X 2485
WADE,
Roy, Musician, RMB/X 3160
Sunday, 22
January 1967
Sultan
CARTER, Eric, Leading Marine Engineer
(L.M.E.), 061683, died
Wednesday, 25
January 1967
Goldcrest,
RNAS Brawdy
NIXON, James, Leading Steward, LX 859938, died
Saturday, 28
January 1967
Vernon
BOULDEN, Peter J, Ordinary Seaman, 091769,
died
Sunday,
29
January 1967
Ajax, road accident at
Singapore
YALLOP, Roger J,
Junior Seaman, 094162,
Heron
CRAWFORD, John A S, Lieutenant Commander, died
Monday, 30
January 1967
Leopard
FRANCIS, Malcolm S, Petty Officer, J 934241,
died
Victorious
BROWN, Richard A, Lieutenant, died
Tuesday,
31
January 1967
Hermes,
air crash at Gibraltar
BETTERTON, John E, Lieutenant
SMITH, James R, Lieutenant
Thursday, 2 February
1967
Fearless
MARTIN, John E, Cook, 060283, died
Friday,
3 February
1967
Hermes
BRODIE, Peter B, Sub Lieutenant, died
Saturday,
4 February
1967
Ajax,
road accident at Singapore
LYMER, Stephen R, Mechanic (M) (E) 2c, 088707, DOI
Wednesday, 8 February
1967
Mercury
WHITWHAM, Carl H, Lieutenant Commander, died
Saturday, 18
February 1967
Fisgard
ALFORD, Walter T G, Petty Officer, J 932412,
died
Sunday, 19 February
1967
Fulmar
RACKLEY, Peter R, Electrical
Mechanic (E.M.) (A) 1c, 084039, died
Seahawk
CULLIS, Francis J, Leading Writer, 076380,
died
Wednesday, 22
February 1967
FAA,
759 Squadron, Goldcrest,
RNAS Brawdy (additional information thanks to Lt (SL) (g) Nigel
Carter RN Rtd)
BREMNER, Robin 'Robbie' A, Sub Lieutenant, lost
formation in cloud and disappeared shortly after take-off, missing presumed
killed
Friday, 3 March
1967
Bellerophon
CORDON, Charles R, Able Seaman, J 959169, died
Sunday,
5 March
1967
rail accident at Peterborough, Cambridgeshire
BISHOP, Herbert J, Electrical Mechanic (E.M.)
1c, MX 864366,
Plover
WESTON, David, Able Seaman, 092677,
Blackwood
Saturday, 11
March 1967
Bellerophon
O'MEARA, Keith, Able Seaman, 075257, died
Monday, 13
March 1967
President
GICK, Peter F, Captain, died
Thursday, 16
March 1967
Drake
WILLIAMS, John, Electrical Artificer (E.A.)
(O) 1c, MX 55621, died
Victorious
SKORUPSKI, Jan, Able Seaman, 087903, died
Wednesday, 22
March 1967
Warspite
HORNOR, Richard F, Lieutenant Commander, died
Thursday, 23 March
1967
Royal Marines, Aden &
Radfan campaign
ESSEEN, David, Marine, died
Friday, 24
March 1967
Layburn
RENOUF, David S, Leading Radio Electrical
Mechanician (R.E.M.), M 974194, died
Mull
of Kintyre
YOUNG, Douglas S M, Ordnance Electrical
Mechanic (O.E.M.) 1c, 072511, died
Friday, 31
March 1967
Delight
BLUNDELL, Terence D, Electrical Mechanic
(E.M.) 1c, 062123, died
Thursday,
6 April
1967
Royal Marine
Fleet Volunteer Reserve (RMFVR), Scotland, road accident at Eaglesham, East
Renfrewshire, Scotland
TASSIE,
Alister D, Marine, RMV 205631,
Sunday,
9 April
1967
diving accident at Cawsand Bay,
Cornwall
ANTON, Frank, Instructor Lieutenant, Ganges
PHILLIPS, Jan T, Artificer Apprentice, 092092,
Fisgard
Tuesday, 11
April 1967
Victory
CURRAN, Raymond M, Mechanician 1c, KX 769697,
died
Wednesday,
12
April 1967
Royal Marine
Fleet Volunteer Reserve (RMFVR), Scotland, road accident at Eaglesham,
East Renfrewshire, Scotland on 6 April
WILSON,
John, Quarter Master Sergeant (Q.M.S.), RMV 201267, DOI
Victory
BEAR, John P, Lieutenant,
died
Monday, 17
April 1967
Heron
LAKE, Norman, Lieutenant,
died
Tuesday, 18
April 1967
Crofton
MORGAN, Alan, Leading Seaman, J 981306, died
Friday, 21
April 1967
Collingwood
CRAWSHAW, Stanley, Lieutenant, died
Friday, 28
April 1967
Centaur
HOWARD, Gilbert R, Leading Seaman, J 952254,
died
Monday, 1 May
1967
Albion
NOTMAN, David R, Engine Room Artificer 1c, MX
855776, died
Tuesday, 2 May
1967
Royal
Australian Navy
PEARCE, K. (initial only), Electrical Mechanic
(E.M.), R 94691, died
Friday, 5 May 1967
Royal Marines, Aden &
Radfan campaign
DUNN, Anthony J, Marine, died
Wednesday, 10
May 1967
Pay
and Records Office Royal Marines (PRORM)
BARTHOLOMEW, Peter W, Leading Air Mechanic
(A.M.), 063856, died
Sunday, 14
May 1967
Caledonia
CURRIE, James M E, Artisan Apprentice, 082395,
died
Wednesday,
17
May 1967
Royal Marines, Aden &
Radfan campaign
CALWAY, David J, Marine, died
Sheba
HENDERSON, David T, Writer, 093802, died
Saturday, 20
May 1967
Tamar
CUSSINS, George, Lieutenant Commander, died
Tuesday, 23
May 1967
Jufair
D'COSTA, Sabastiano, Petty Officer Cook, LX
857925, died
Friday, 26
May 1967
Hermes
NICHOLSON, Richard H, Leading Steward, LX
897538, died
Saturday, 27
May 1967
Lochinvar
GREER, Edward G, Writer, 093917, died
Monday, 29
May 1967
RN
Hospital Haslar
MORGAN, Haydn J, Sick Berth Chief Petty
Officer, MX 793785, died
Tuesday, 30
May 1967
Royal
Australian Navy
HOPKINS, Christopher M, Sub Lieutenant, died
Sunday, 4 June
1967
Bronington
JONES, Derek B, Leading Seaman, J 958495, died
Wednesday, 7 June
1967
Victorious
MOSLEY, John, Naval Airman 2c, 086703, died
Thursday, 8 June
1967
Zulu
HOPKINS, Richard K, Petty Officer Marine
Engineer (M.E.), KX 851548, died
Saturday, 10
June 1967
Daedalus
SHORT, Ronald S, Mechanician Apprentice,
081566, died
Sunday, 11
June 1967
Collingwood
FOWLER, Henry V, Chief Shipwright, MX 60498,
died
Wednesday, 14
June 1967
Dryad
PARRY, Myles, Lieutenant Commander, died
Thursday, 15
June 1967
Fulmar
HEFFERNAN, Patrick J, Leading Air Mechanic
(A.M.) (O), F 979499, died
Wednesday, 21
June 1967
Dolphin
YOUNG, William R, Able Seaman, 090351, died
Thursday, 22
June 1967
Hermes
FURLEY, Michael N, Mechanician 2c, 054471,
died
Sunday, 25
June 1967
Triumph
AIRD, Douglas, Mechanic (M) (E) 1c, 082045,
died
Tuesday, 27
June 1967
Victory
LIMMING, John T, Leading Mechanic (M) (E), K
973740, died
Saturday, 1 July
1967
Daedalus
GERRY, Arthur J, Lieutenant, died
Monday, 3 July
1967
Collingwood
BOOTH, Raymond G, Leading Electrical Mechanic
(E.M.), 067098, died
Tuesday, 11
July 1967
Drake
FINLAYSON, Anthony R, Lieutenant Commander,
died
Sunday, 16
July 1967
St
Angelo
BAVISTER, Richard J, Leading Medical Assistant
(M.A.), 078625, died
Monday, 17
July 1967
Collingwood
OVERTON, Patrick V, Artisan Apprentice,
077922, died
Thursday, 27
July 1967
Terror
PAU, Chee K, Steward, O/ 3560, died
Friday, 28
July 1967
Ulster
FRENCH, Robert D, Leading Electrical Mechanic
(C.E.M.), M 984472, died
Monday, 31
July 1967
Pembroke
CRAIGIE, Helen S, Wren Writer, 123874, died
Saturday, 5 August
1967
Excellent
ROBERTS, Phillip G, Able Seaman, 055835, died
Sunday, 6 August
1967
Heron
HEFFER, Graham E, Naval Airman 1c, 084079,
died
Saturday, 12
August 1967
Britannia
Royal Naval College Dartmouth
HARRIS, Roger J, Midshipman, died
Triumph
DRUCE, Michael J, Ordnance Artificer (O.A.)
1c, MX 888766, died
Sunday, 20
August 1967
Onslaught
MOORE, Charles H, Mechanic (M) (E) 1c, 066355,
died
Wednesday, 23
August 1967
Sultan
BROWN, Alexander, Petty Officer Marine
Engineer (M.E.), 053146, died
Sunday, 10
September 1967
Raleigh
HOLGATE, David J, Stores Accountant (S.A.)
(V), 067982, died
Tuesday, 12 September
1967
Royal Marines, Aden &
Radfan campaign
MCGRATH,
Edward, Corporal, RM,
died
MOIR, David, Second Lieutenant, RM, died
Saturday, 30
September 1967
Albion
PHINN, Brian, Radio
Electrical Mechanician (R.E.M.) (A) 1c, 072485, died
Eagle
LYNALL, Robin P, Engine Room Artificer 3c,
069573, died
Thursday, 19 October
1967
Dolphin
DAVISON, Peter B, Lieutenant Commander, died
Friday, 20
October 1967
Collingwood
O'DONNELL, John, Petty Officer Radio
Electrician (R.E.L.), M 982388, died
Saturday, 21
October 1967
Sea
Eagle
HALL, Robert A, Cook,
058087, died
Warrior
LEVETT, Ronald M, Captain, died
Sunday, 22
October 1967
Caledonia,
Artificer Training Establishment, Rosyth
COLMAN, Ross W, Artificer Apprentice, 087176,
died
(I lived on the same mess deck as Ross, a brilliant bloke. We were Anson
division. He died, hit by a lorry, while out running one evening with
Tug Wilson, one of the PTIs. Tug was distraught. Ross's bed space or pit
was the very last on the left before the door of the messdeck in
Caledonia (far right). For a long time I hated passing it. When his
kit was auctioned off I bought a leather belt of his. Apart from my own family,
Ross was the first death I was personally involved in. We were all of a
similar age, about 19 or so, the atmosphere was stunned silence - with thanks to David Clark, ex-Engine Room
Artificer Apprentice.).
Wednesday, 25
October 1967
Caprice
KEUNG, Shu Y, Chinese (Unclassified), (none
listed), died
Thursday, 26
October 1967
RN
Hospital Haslar
PEARSON, Francis C S, Surgeon Commander, died
Friday, 27
October 1967
Grenville
WOOFF, David, Ordinary Seaman, 089216, died
Monday, 30
October 1967
Bellerophon
CHAPMAN, David J L, Engine Room Artificer 1c,
M 969511, died
Sunday,
5 November
1967
Hardy,
train accident at Hither Green, London
LEWIS, Betty, Leading Wren, 122056,
SELLINGS, Geoffrey, Cook (S), 075199,
Friday, 10
November 1967
Bellerphon
SCHOFIELD, Christopher B, Lieutenant Commander,
died
Saturday, 11
November 1967
Victorious
NICOL, James C, Chief Petty Officer Cook, MX
834098, died
Monday, 13
November 1967
Chichester
GRUNDMAN, Alan F, Engine Room Artificer 1c, M
940214, died
Tuesday, 14
November 1967
Osprey
MARSHALL, John G, Lieutenant Commander, died
Sunday, 19 November
1967
Bellerophon
SCHOFIELD, Christopher B, Lieutenant Commander,
died
Monday,
4 December
1967
Sea
Eagle, air crash in Irish Sea
KNOWLES, David B, Lieutenant
SHAW, Ian E, Lieutenant
Wednesday, 6 December
1967
Victory
SAVAGE-BROOKES, Kenneth, Chief Petty Officer,
JX 175945, died
Friday,
15
December 1967
FAA,
759 Squadron,
Goldcrest, RNAS
Brawdy, air crash (additional information thanks to Lt (SL)(g) Nigel Carter RN Rtd)
CRISP, Michael J, Lieutenant, flying as
student, killed
DEVINE, Brian G, Lieutenant, flying as
instructor, killed
Friday, 22
December 1967
Auriga
BENHAM, Anthony P, Mechanician 1c, K 941888,
died
Dolphin
CLOWES, John T, Able Seaman, 092447, died
Saturday, 23
December 1967
Triumph
MAGGOTT, Geoffrey K, Able Seaman, 066391, died
1968
Tuesday, 2 January
1968
Goldcrest,
RNAS Brawdy
BALL, Kenneth S, Radio
Electrical Artificer (R.E.A.) (A) 2c, F 969825, died
Wednesday, 10
January 1968
President
BAVIN, Richard J E, Lieutenant Colonel, RM,
died
Thursday, 11
January 1968
Malaysian
Navy (KD - Kapal di-Raja or His Majesty's Ship)
HOLMES, William McL, Ordnance Electrical
Artificer (O.E.A.) (O) 1c, MX 801557, died
Friday, 12
January 1968
Leverton
JARDINE, James W, Ordnance Electrical Mechanic
(O.E.M.) 1c, 071131, died
Wednesday, 17
January 1968
Heron
GOLLOP, Leslie G, Sub Lieutenant, died
Saturday,
20
January 1968
Valiant,
road accident at Gartocharn, West Dunbartonshire, Scotland
MACDONALD, John F, Leading Seaman, 055669,
O'REILLY, Michael, Able Seaman, J 982575,
Friday, 2 February
1968
Jufair
GURJAO, Sebastiano S, Cook, G/ 091805, died
Tuesday, 6 February
1968
Osprey
ELLIS, Alan, Naval Airman 2c, 103061, died
Saturday, 10
February 1968
Collingwood
SMITH, Brian E, Leading Radio Electrical
Mechanician (R.E.M.), 074033, died
Monday, 12
February 1968
Caledonia
STEWART, Alexander, Petty Officer Marine
Engineer (M.E.), KX 892483, died
Wednesday, 14
February 1968
President
COOPER, William J, Captain, died
Thursday,
22
February 1968
Royal
Australian Navy, Helicopter Flight Vietnam (HFV), Vietnam
VICKERS, Patrick J,
Lieutenant Commander, RAN, 051542, killed in action
Saturday, 24
February 1968
President
TURNER, Paul A, Commander, died
Tuesday, 5 March
1968
Centurion
WEBBER, Albert, Lieutenant Commander, died
Wednesday, 6 March
1968
Thunderer
ILLIFFE, Chaucer R A G,
Sub Lieutenant, died
Monday, 11
March 1968
Fiskerton
CULLENDER, Derek, Able Seaman, J 981368, died
Thursday, 14
March 1968
Osprey
COTTON, Thomas C, Commander, died
Friday,
15
March 1968
Goldcrest,
RNAS Brawdy,
drowned at Penycum, Pembrokeshire, Wales
COPE, Roland J, Leading Mechanic (M) (E),
068808
PALFREY, Gordon, Mechanic (M) (E) 1c, 068601
WALKER, Gordon, Mechanic (M) (E) 1c, K 974952
Thursday, 21
March 1968
Verulam
GINGER, Royston W, Leading Ordnance Electrical
Mechanic (O.E.M.), 057843, died
Tuesday,
9 April
1968
Eagle,
air crash in South China Sea,
SWANN, Creswell, Lieutenant
WILLIAMS, Hedley J, Lieutenant
Saturday, 13
April 1968
Caledonia
RUSSELL, Anthony P, Artisan Apprentice,
092229, died
Sunday, 5 May
1968
Brighton
RACE, Harry A, Able Seaman,
083190, died
Sunday, 19 May
1968
RN
Hospital Haslar
HEATH, David A, Able Seaman, 076472, died
Wednesday, 22
May 1968
Fulmar
FOX, Piers H, Lieutenant,
died
Sunday, 26
May 1968
Kent
MCRAE, Ian A M, Lieutenant, died
Wednesday,
29
May 1968
Royal Marines, 45
Commando, canoe accident at Cawsand, Cornwall
COLEMAN, Michael P, Corporal, RM 22525
NEWLAND, Percival L M, Marine, RM 24823
PERRY, Michael J, Marine, RM 23321
Friday, 31
May 1968
Heron
HALE, Stephen J, Steward, 097355, died
Sunday, 2 June
1968
Renown
PARKINSON, Ronald, (none listed), 057726, died
Sunday, 9 June
1968
President
LYDDON, Sir Horace C, Vice Admiral, died
Monday, 10
June 1968
Pembroke
DOWNING, Robert J, Petty Officer Steward,
054907, died
Wednesday, 19 June
1968
Oracle
BROWN, Anthony, Mechanic (M) (E) 1c, 090385,
died
Saturday, 22
June 1968
Reclaim
MACINTOSH, David R, Able Seaman, 074775, died
Wednesday, 26
June 1968
Victory
WOOD, Robert A J, Chaplain, died
Thursday, 27
June 1968
Heron
PATTON, Anthony, Naval Airman 1c, 085554, died
Saturday, 29
June 1968
Tartar
DA SILVA, Jose P, Steward, G 062997, died
Thursday, 4 July
1968
RN
Hospital Haslar
BARNES, Nigel H G, Leading Medical Assistant
(M.A.), 074418, died
Sunday, 7 July
1968
RN
Hospital Haslar
HEERALAL, Sushilla T, Senior Naval Nurse
(S.N.N.) Queen Alexandria's Royal Naval Nursing Service, 0311, died
Tamar
(ex-Vidal)
CHOI, Poon, Leading Steward, O/1742, died
Wednesday,
24
July 1968
Osprey
THOMAS, Jeffery W, Leading Air Mechanic (A.M.)
(B), 083418, died
Plymouth
BENNETT, Alfred F C, Chief Engine Room
Artificer, MX 126670, died
RAF
Chivenor, Devon, Heron, air crash
BOOTH, Frederick R B, Lieutenant
MCKENZIE, Donald R, Lieutenant
Friday, 26
July 1968
Sirius
ROWELL, Collin M, Leading Electrical Mechanic
(C.E.M.), 078578, died
Monday, 29
July 1968
Dolphin
KEMP, Charles J S, Shipwright 1c, MX 801456,
died
Friday, 2 August
1968
Pellew
LUKER, Michael J, Leading Seaman, 063934, died
Sunday,
4 August
1968
FAA,
801 Squadron, Hermes,
drowned at Capetown, South Africa
ATKINSON, William J, Leading Radio Electrical
Mechanician (R.E.M.), 080361
WILSON, Robert F, Leading Air Mechanic (A.M.),
069109
Monday, 5 August
1968
Neptune
QUARTERMAINE, Terence, Radio Electrical
Mechanician (R.E.M.) 1c, 071479, died
Victory
ADAMS, Ralph MacI, Chief Engine Room
Artificer, MX 902844, died
Saturday, 10
August 1968
Daedalus
LYNASS, James, Chief Aircraft Fitter (C.A.F.)
(O), FX 847488, died
Tuesday, 13
August 1968
Victory
KIRBY, Colin T, Regulating Petty Officer
(R.P.O.), M 830683, died
Wednesday,
14
August 1968
Britannia
Royal Naval College, in Germany on board STC (sail training vessel?) Leopard,
fell overboard
and missing presumed drowned
ATTER, Keith R, Act/Sub Lieutenant
BUTSON, Peter H, Cadet
Thursday, 15
August 1968
Excellent
ABBOTT, Colin, Petty Officer, J 966460, died
Friday, 16
August 1968
Dryad
WALROND, Valerie J A, Senior Naval Nurse
(S.N.N.) Queen Alexandria's Royal Naval Nursing Service, 0579, died
Safeguard
SOUTHWORTH, Eric, Able Seaman, 081477, died
Saturday, 17
August 1968
Kent
SCOTT, David, Mechanic (M) (E) 1c, 073291,
died
Sultan
SAMMONS, Frederick J, Mechanic (M) (E) 1c, K
941949, died
Tuesday, 20
August 1968
Shavington
STRICKLAND, Stefan, Midshipman, died
Wednesday,
21
August 1968
Royal
Australian Navy, Helicopter Flight Vietnam (HFV),
in action, hit by Vietcong ground
fire
and crashed
CASADIO, Anthony A, Lieutenant, RAN, 02361, killed
PHILLIPS, O'Brian C I, Petty Officer, RAN, R
56859, flying as replacement gunner, DOW
Sunday, 8 September
1968
Drake
HALLIGAN, John, Leading Medical Assistant
(M.A.), MX 887545, died
Wednesday,
11
September 1968
Lochinvar
SMITH, Thomas N, Radio Electrical Artificer
(R.E.A.) 2c, 062910, died
Seahawk,
drowned at Gunwalloe Cove, Cornwall
BERRY, Charles J, Naval Airman 1c, 099341
NEARY, Kenneth, Electrical
Mechanic (E.M.) (A) 1c, 102925
Friday, 20
September 1968
Sirius
LINDSAY, Andrew S, Petty Officer, JX 842646,
died
Saturday, 21
September 1968
Forth
CLAYSMITH, James W, Sub Lieutenant, died
Sunday, 22
September 1968
Neptune
DONLON, Albert J, Radio Electrical Mechanician
(R.E.M.) 1c, 078084, died
Friday, 4 October
1968
Aurora
PULLEYN, Raymond, Leading Ordnance Electrical
Mechanic (O.E.M.), M 937199, died
Sunday, 6 October
1968
Pembroke
DELLOW, Arthur W, Mechanic (M) (E) 1c, KX
848741, died
Wednesday, 9 October
1968
Britannia
Royal Naval College Dartmouth
HARRISON, Michael P, Cadet, died
Sunday, 20
October 1968
Murray
MCGIVERN, John F, Able Seaman, 093671, died
Monday, 21
October 1968
Daedalus
LAWS, Brian F, Leading
Mechanic (M) (E), 077868, died
Tuesday, 22
October 1968
Raleigh
BIGGS, Paul F, Junior Seaman 2c, 108307, died
Thursday, 24
October 1968
Condor
HICKEY, Arthur, (not listed), F 984893, died
Tuesday, 5 November
1968
Wotton
JAMES, Thomas, Able Seaman, JX 849470, died
Wednesday, 6 November
1968
Goldcrest
DAY, Peter G, Sub
Lieutenant, died
Thursday, 7 November
1968
Dryad
JAMES, Timothy J, Petty Officer, J 982981,
died
Thursday, 14
November 1968
Daring
DRYSDALE, James MacL, Able Seaman, 080687,
died
Friday,
15
November 1968
Collingwood
CAVE, Anthony F H, Chief Ordnance Electrical
Artificer (C.O.E.A.) (O), MX 888935, died
Osprey, RN Base, Portland, Dorset
LAWRIE, Simon G, Lieutenant, died
Tuesday, 19 November
1968
Euryalus
NICHOLLS, Edward, Petty Officer Marine
Engineer (M.E.), KX 194588, died
Saturday, 23
November 1968
Hermes
TRAVERS, Patrick, Mechanic (M) (E) 1c, 098324,
died
Seahawk
KEEN, Roy, Petty Officer Radio Electrician
(R.E.L.) (A), 066647, died
Monday,
25
November 1968
FAA,
849 Squadron, Hermes, air crash off Okinawa
BROADWAY, Nicholas J, Sub
Lieutenant
STILL, Gordon L, Act/Sub Lieutenant
TRACEY, Thomas W, Lieutenant
Monday, 9 December
1968
Fulmar
MURPHY, Robert H, Aircraft Mechanician (A.M.)
1c, F 931854, died
Thursday, 12
December 1968
FAA,
848 Squadron, Albion, accident
MARKWICK, Donald B, Naval Air Mechanic (N.A.M.)
1c, 099720
Monday, 16
December 1968
Raleigh
GARDNER, George, Petty Officer, JX 297160,
died
Wednesday, 18
December 1968
Goldcrest,
RNAS Brawdy
WRIGHTON, John S, Aircraft Artificer (A.A.)
2c, 071781, died
Wednesday, 25
December 1968
Dryad
ROBINSON, Trevor, Able Seaman, 088837, died
Friday, 27
December 1968
Maxton
HENDERSON, Douglas, Able Seaman, 064586, died
Sunday, 29
December 1968
SRG (MOD
Suppliers Relations Group?)
Chatham
EXTON, Brian M, Leading Seaman, S 079706, died
Tuesday, 31
December 1968
Victory
STEEN, Roger E, Radio Electrical Mechanician
(R.E.M.) 1c, 098198, died
1969
NORTHERN
IRELAND “Troubles” started, “Good Friday Agreement” signed in 1998 (link -
Britain’s Small Wars,
Palace Barracks
Memorial Garden)
OMAN DHOFAR
CAMPAIGN started, ended in 1976 (Britain’s Small Wars,
Palace Barracks
Memorial Garden)
Friday,
3 January
1969
Royal
Australian Navy, Helicopter Flight Vietnam (HFV), Vietnam War,
accident
HUELIN, Antony J,
Act/Sub Lieutenant, RAN, 02771, killed
Tuesday, 7 January
1969
Ghanaian
Navy
ROGERS, Robert J A, Lieutenant Commander, died
Sunday, 12
January 1969
Rhyl
DAWSON, William, Petty Officer (A), JX 905179,
died
Monday, 13
January 1969
Danae
HARDINGHAM, Clive, Radio Supervisor (R.S.)
(W), J 921538, died
Saturday, 25
January 1969
Bulwark
FIELDER, Robert J, Leading Mechanic (M) (E),
077005, died
Collingwood
TUNALEY, John H, Radio Electrical Mechanician
(R.E.M.) 1c, MX 915917, died
Wednesday, 29
January 1969
Heron
BLEAKLEY, Colin, Aircraft Artificer (A.A.) 2c,
F 977776, died
Saturday, 8 February
1969
Daedalus
HAGGER, Albert J, Leading Air Mechanic (A.M.),
F 944904, died
Thursday, 13
February 1969
Ganges
FLEMING, Paul F, Chief Petty Officer, JX
839293, died
Tuesday, 18
February 1969
Tyne
NORCOTT, Phillip A, Mechanician 1c, KX 907590,
died
Friday, 21
February 1969
Brereton
DINNING, Malcolm J, Radio Operator (R.O.) 2c
(G), 083134, died
Friday, 28
February 1969
Collingwood
QUINTON, Robert A, Chief Electrical Mechanic
(C.E.M.) 1c, 090769, died
Sunday, 2 March
1969
Centaur
BYRNE, Peter, Leading Mechanic (M) (E), K
965336, died
Monday, 3 March
1969
Goldcrest,
RNAS Brawdy
MANSEL-SMITH, Hugh J, Sub Lieutenant, died
Sunday, 9 March
1969
Dolphin
WESTBROOK, Dennis, Engine Room Artificer 1c,
MX 766791, died
Friday,
14
March 1969
Collingwood
LEIGHTON, Michael J, Ordnance Electrical
Mechanic (O.E.M.) 1c, 097291, died
Seahawk
BRADY, Phillip, Junior Ordnance Electrical
Mechanic (O.E.M.) (Air) 1c, 107123, died
Sunday, 16
March 1969
RN
& RM Careers Office, Brighton
MOON, Cecil F, Lieutenant, died
Tuesday, 18
March 1969
Superintendent
Contract Built Ships (SCBS)
SODERBERG, John D, Lieutenant Commander, died
Tuesday, 25
March 1969
Osprey
TRUEMAN, Peter, Leading Steward, 062792, died
Friday, 28
March 1969
Nubian
COPPARD, Steven E, Able Seaman, 098551, died
Friday, 4 April
1969
Naval
Party NP 2
WILSON, Trevor V R, Captain, died
Tuesday, 15
April 1969
Minerva
BROADY, Anthony C, Able Seaman, 081828, died
Tuesday, 29
April 1969
Drake
MEE, John H, Chief Aircraft Fitter (C.A.F.)
(A), FX 99513, died
Thursday, 1 May
1969
RNAS
Yeovilton
SUTTON, Ian S, Sub Lieutenant, died
Tuesday, 6 May
1969
Raleigh
HART, Joseph, Chief Mechanician (E), KX
891368, died
Wednesday, 7 May
1969
Fulmar,
train accident at Morpeth
HARRISON, Peter J, Radio Electrical Mechanic
(R.E.M.) (A) 1c, 078341,
Friday, 16
May 1969
RNAS
Arbroath
DONALDSON, Robert G, Leading Cook, MX 890735,
died
Saturday, 17
May 1969
Bulwark
HUGHES, Aneuryn B, Able Seaman, 088936, died
Wednesday, 21
May 1969
Neptune
SUMMERFIELD, Kevin, Able Seaman, 074455, died
Victory
CLARIDGE, David, Leading Radio Operator
(R.O.), 072453, died
Friday, 23
May 1969
Mohawk
SEE, Terence J, Ordinary
Seaman, 093936, died
Saturday,
31
May 1969
Royal
Australian Navy, Helicopter Flight Vietnam (HFV), Vietnam War
SHIPP, Noel E,
Leading Aircrewman, RAN, R 59629, killed in action
Sunday, 1 June
1969
Seahawk
HOWE, Carol D, Wren, 123449, died
Tuesday, 3 June
1969
Fulmar
WHITE, Gerald, Artificer Apprentice, 092093,
died
Thursday,
5 June
1969
Heron,
air crash at Hartland Point, Devon
BADENHORST, Ronald J,
Lieutenant
COX, Roger S, Lieutenant
Tuesday,
10
June 1969
Vernon,
road accident at Portsmouth, Hampshire
DIXON, Gerald A J, Sub Lieutenant
SPILL, John G L, Sub Lieutenant
Friday, 13
June 1969
Hampshire
KING, Donald E, Chief Petty Officer Steward,
LX 894258, died
Sunday, 15
June 1969
Fulmar
AITKEN, William Y J, Petty Officer Cook, M
947989, died
Wednesday, 18
June 1969
Pembroke
HARBOUR, John W A, Chief Petty Officer Stores
Accountant (S.A.), MX 849192, died
Thursday, 19 June
1969
Royal
Navy
FITZGERALD, Michael J, Sub Lieutenant, died
Tuesday, 1 July
1969
Tyne
THOMAS, Andrew C, Leading Ordnance Electrical
Mechanic (O.E.M.), 052312, died
Friday, 4 July
1969
Victory
BIRD, James, Ordnance Electrical Artificer
(O.E.A.) (O) 1c, MX 55831, died
Saturday, 5 July
1969
Fife
SHUTTLEWORTH, Ashton A, Sub Lieutenant, died
Thursday,
17
July 1969
drowned at Southsea Beach,
Hampshire
HAINES, Paul F, Ordinary Seaman, 101654,
Llandaff
LONG, David W, Able Seaman, 086981, Salisbury
Thursday, 24
July 1969
Office of Director
General Naval Personnel Services (DGNPS)
CARDEW, John B, Lieutenant Commander, died
Saturday, 26
July 1969
Grenville
TAYLOR, David J, Able Seaman, 069400, died
Monday, 11
August 1969
Ganges
WILD, Raymond C N, Junior Cook 1c, 109246,
died
Tuesday, 19 August
1969
Royal
Australian Navy
CAMPBELL, Graham, Commander, died
Thursday, 28
August 1969
Seahawk
NICHOLSON, Colin A, Petty Officer Cook, MX
849016, died
Monday, 1 September
1969
Triumph
GARLAND, Ian R, Mechanic (M) (E) 1c, 074918,
died
Tuesday, 2 September
1969
Hampshire
TAYLOR, Andrew R, Mechanic (M) (E) 1c, 088263,
died
Sunday, 7 September
1969
Terror
HAWKRIDGE, Alexander J F, Captain, died
Monday, 8 September
1969
Dolphin
FISH, Jonathan, Petty Officer Writer, MX
896606, died
Saturday, 13
September 1969
Opossum
WOODS, Colin R, Leading Radio Operator (R.O.),
J 983984, died
Sunday, 14
September 1969
Fulmar
GLENTON, William, Aircraft Artificer (A.A.)
1c, FX 669640, died
Monday, 15
September 1969
Collingwood
COOK, Thomas B, Chief Electrician (A), MX 892744,
died
Monday, 29
September 1969
Forest
Moor
CHARLES, Nicholas, Leading Radio Operator
(R.O.), J 981391, died
Friday, 3 October
1969
FONAC (Flag Officer Naval Air Command)
RAE, Jean S, Chief Officer WRNS, died
Saturday, 4 October
1969
Lynx
JOHNSTONE, Ronald S, Petty Officer Electrician
(E.L.) (A), M 933087, died
Monday, 6 October
1969
Leander
LAMBERT, Derek, Leading Seaman, 075604, died
Wednesday, 8 October
1969
Jaguar
WALDRON, Arthur J, Lieutenant, died
Friday, 17
October 1969
Drake
RIMINGTON, Frank, Able Seaman, 079065, died
Sunday, 19 October
1969
Victory
PRICE, William J, Chief Petty Officer, JX
155709, died
Tuesday, 21
October 1969
Tamar
CHAN, Chi, Cook, O/3279, died
Victory
VILLIS, Terry S, Naval Air Mechanic (N.A.M.)
1c, 068388, died
Wednesday, 22
October 1969
Mohawk
FRASER, Ian R, Mechanic (M) (E) 1c, 074149,
died
Sunday, 26
October 1969
Blake
USHER, Frederick R P, Chief Aircraft Artificer
(C.A.A.), F 943617, died
Wednesday, 29
October 1969
Drake
SLATER, William P, Petty Officer, 052099, died
Friday, 31
October 1969
RNAS
Lossiemouth
SKRODZKI, Zbigniew K, Lieutenant, died
Saturday, 8 November
1969
Sultan
THOMPSON, Allen, Mechanician 1c, K 979225,
died
Wednesday, 12
November 1969
Blake
PINNER, Albert J, Chief Petty Officer Cook, MX
808001, died
Saturday, 22
November 1969
Osprey
ELSEY, Cecil C, Chief Petty Officer (A), JX
857916, died
Sunday, 7 December
1969
RN
Hospital Haslar
WHITTLE, Norah I, Head N.N.A., 0037, died
Tuesday, 9 December
1969
Dryad
TRUMAN, David E, Chief Petty Officer (A), JX
820493, died
Wednesday, 17
December 1969
Flag
Officer Malta
MARTIN, Ian H F, Lieutenant, died
Warrior
THOMPSON, Harry, Leading Radio Electrical
Mechanician (R.E.M.), MX 847487, died
Friday, 19 December
1969
Eagle
TILBY, Anthony R, Mechanic (M) (E) 2c, 102299,
died
Saturday, 20
December 1969
Goldcrest,
RNAS Brawdy
JOHNSON, Roy, Petty Officer (A), FX 888806,
died
Sunday, 21
December 1969
RN
Engineering College Manadon
MAYNARD, James C, Sub Lieutenant, died
Monday, 22
December 1969
Osprey
BUNDY, Percy J, Chief Mechanician (E), KX
874278, died