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How do I find out what ship my dad was on in the navy?
To request these records, please mail a completed GSA Standard Form 180 to NPRC. Veterans and their next of kin also may use eVetRecs to request records. See eVetRecs Help for instructions. When submitting your request, state that you want the file for genealogical purposes and that you want the entire file.
What happened to HMS Vivid?
HMS Vivid (1891) was an iron screw yacht purchased from civilian service in 1891, where she had been named Capercailzie. She became the Devonport base ship in 1892 and was sold in 1912, later being wrecked in 1913.
How do I find out what ship my grandfather served on in WW2?
To find out if they have any information on your veteran, call them at 800-827-1000. If the Department of Veteran Affairs does not have any information you can try contacting the Veteran Affairs Insurance Center at 800-669-8477.
How many merchant ships were sunk in WW1?
During the First World War, 3,305 merchant ships were sunk with a total of around 17,000 crew and personnel lost. In the Second World War, 4,786 merchant ships were sunk with a total of around 32,000 crew and personnel lost. Not all these ship losses are named on this memorial, as some ships were sunk or captured with no casualties.
Why are there no ships listed on the British Merchant Navy Memorial?
Although many of the ships listed on the memorial were sunk, the loss of the ship is not necessary for it to be listed—the memorial commemorates members of the British Merchant Navy who died as a result of enemy action and who have no known grave.
Why is there a World War II memorial in Russia?
The memorial in St. Petersburg, initiated by the Russian veterans, is a bold example of human devotion to the memories of joint victory and the lives lost in the name of victory over fascism. The Second World War veterans are the last living witnesses to the most horrific war in human history.
What kind of ships were in the Battle of Cape Matapan?
The Roberts -class monitor HMS Roberts. G-class destroyer HMS Griffin saw most of its notable action in the Battle of Cape Matapan and Operation Vigorous which was mainly around Africa and in the Mediterranean. MMS-class minesweeper – MMS stands for motor minesweeper.