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27th February 1942On this day:
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Remembering those who died this day.
- Chapman Frank. (d.27th Feb 1942)
- Coale Eric. Lt. (d.27th Feb 1942)
- Fraser Robert. Able Seaman. (d.27th Feb 1942)
- Kelsey Vyvyan Howard. Sub/Lt. (d.27th Feb 1942)
- Langley Harry. Able Seaman. (d.27th Feb 1942)
- Renew Ernest Joseph. Able Sea. (d.27th Feb 1942)
- Smith Charles Richard. PO. (d.27th Feb 1942)
- Whittam wilfred. Sgt. (d.27th Feb 1942)
- Woodward David. Able Sea. (d.27th February 1942)
The names on this list have been submitted by relatives, friends, neighbours and others who wish to remember them, if you have any names to add or any recollections or photos of those listed,
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Want to know more about the 27th of February 1942? There are:9 items tagged 27th of February 1942 available in our Library
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Stories from 27th February 1942
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Frank Chapman. Royal Navy, HMS Electra. (d.27th Feb 1942) My Mother's first husband went down in the Battle of Java with HMS Electra. His name was Frank Chapman - Able Seaman.
We understand that he was in the torpedo room at the time of the battle and that he was probably killed instantly. He was only 21 and he left behind him a loving wife and a child of 12 months.
My sister is now 63 and would love to hear anything aobut the Electra. We also know of the niece of the Captain of HMS Electra.
If anyone has any information to add, we would love to hear from you. Are any survivors of HMS Electra still alive? It would be great to hear from them. Debbie Gaston
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Able Seaman. Robert Fraser. Royal Navy, HMS Electra. (d.27th Feb 1942) In Memory of
Able Seaman Robert Fraser
C/JX 190268, H.M.S. Electra, Royal Navy
who died age 22
on 27 February 1942
Son of Peter Mackie Fraser and Frances Mary Fraser; husband of Winifred Joyce Fraser, of Brockley, London.
Father of Malcolm Robert Fraser (deceased), Grandfather to Ian Robert Fraser and Great-Grandfather to Vincent Robert Fraser.
My Grandfather, Robert Fraser, able seaman, was presumed killed in the 'Battle of the Java Sea'.
The crew's names can be seen at the Chatham Maritime Memorial, Chatham, Kent, I recently took my son to see his great grandfathers name, emotional. If any one has any information please contact me. Ian Robert Fraser
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Lt. Eric Coale. Royal Navy, HMS Electra. (d.27th Feb 1942) I have just inherited my Great Uncles Naval
sword, medals, paperwork and photos, and I was wondering if
you have any information about him or his crew. I have a book which mentions him.
Eric Coale, Age 23, Rank Lieutenant, Died 27 February at the battle of Java. Richard Eric Coale
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Sgt. wilfred Whittam. Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve , 77 Squadron. (d.27th Feb 1942) My grandfather was stationed at RAF Leeming. His name was Wilfred Whittam and he was a sergeant in the RAF Volunteer Reserve working as an air gunner/wireless operator on Whitley aircraft. He was killed in action on February 27th 1942 and is buried in Driesum Churchyard in the Netherlands.
Sarah Whittam-Howsam
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PO. Charles Richard Smith. Royal Navy, HMS Electra. (d.27th Feb 1942) My uncle, Charles Richard Smith, Petty Officer (Supply) was on board HMS Electra when it went down. Unfortunately, he died that day aged 27 years. He was born in Great Yarmouth, Norfolk. My Grandmother had a wooden screen made and donated it to the local church in his memory.
Lynne Halford
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Sub/Lt. Vyvyan Howard Kelsey. Royal Navy, HMS Talbot. (d.27th Feb 1942) My Aunt, Margaret Lewin, was engaged to Vyvyan Kelsey. She would have been 12 days short of her 20th birthday when he died. Despite being quite beautiful, she never married. I never knew of her engagement or relationship until after her death in 2011. When I used to ask her why she never married, she would fob me off with some story along the lines of "Oh well, it just never happened". A small tragedy in one of the worst times in human history.Tom Lewin
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Able Sea. David Woodward. Royal Navy, HMS Electra. (d.27th February 1942) My uncle, David Woodward was born 7th of October 1919 in Boldon Colliery. He was the son of Daniel & Elizabeth Woodward and one of 4 brothers serving in the forces in WW2. David joined the Royal Navy.
He had served on several ships during WW2 and had been shipwrecked and rescued on two occasions. His last ship was HMS Electra which was lost during the battle of the Java Sea.
David was killed in action on 27th February 1942. He was 23 years old.
He is remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial and in St Nicholas Church in Boldon Colliery.
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