504237 Frederick Henry George "Micky" Scammells Royal Navy HMS Halstead (d.11th Jun 1944) I am trying to trace, what happened to my uncle in
World War Two. His name was Micky Scammels and his
name is on the memorial post in Selsy, West
Sussex. Just south of Chichester, West Sussex. He
enlisted into the Royal Navy, we think in 1938,and I
believe he was on a submarine when it went down, my
grandmother was informed that he was missing in
action. I know that is where he lived at the time he
went missing, and did not come home. Please can you
tell me where I can find out more about him. He had two
children at the time, his widows name was
Betty. Thank you so much.
Update:
I have checked the Commonwealth War Graves Commission site, which lists only one man of the name
Frederick Henry George Scammells Able Seaman official number P/SSX 30905
killed in action 11.6.1944 HMS Halstead
24 years old Husband of Betty, of Selsey, Sussex
Name engraved on Portsmouth Naval War Memorial
I would think that this would be your uncle. The official number with the prefix P/SSX shows that he would have been based at Portsmouth and had joined on a 'short service' engagement (seven years with a further five in the reserve).
I trust this will help
David
Update:
My father, F.H.G.Scammells (Micky) died on 11th June 1944 aboard HMS Halstead along with Lesley Cobby, Alfred Cooper, Harry Heslop and others. Any information on his friends, pictures etc will be welcome. I was only 2 years old at the time. Danny Scammells
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