I joined the Royal Navy on 9th June 1941 and retired on 8th January 1973, having attained the rate of Chief Marine Engineering Artificer.
I served on the following ships:
HMS Bude, Mine Sweeper
HMS Kenya, Cruiser
HMS Victorious, Aircraft Carrier
HMS Norfolk, Cruiser
HMS Ocean, Aircraft Carrier
HMS Houghton, Coastal Mine Sweeper
HMS Sparrow, Frigate
HMS Tyne, Depot Ship