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World War 2 Two II WW2 WWII 1939 1945

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Act Sea Marcel Marsh

Royal Navy HMS Fidelity

from:Wirral, Cheshire

(d.1st January 1943)

Hi, my grandfather, Marcel Marsh, served and died on the HMS Fidelity. He was acting lead seaman. If anyone has any pictures or knows of any stories of my grandfather, I would love to hear from you. My mother never got to meet her father - the Fidelity was lost just before she was born - and her mother died shortly thereafter, from the doctor said... ' a broken heart'. My mum would love to see any photos or hear of any stories... Many thanks.




Additional Information:

Hello from France.......! Your grandfather was Marcel-Fernand Delandre, alias Marcel Marsh (mispelled Marah in one doc) He was born on december 3rd 1921 in Creil (département de l'Oise) postal code 60100...... a town north of Paris. You'll get more informations at (Mairie de Creil, Etat-civil, Creil 60100). Ask for: Acte de naissance de M-F Delandre, et, acte de mariage des parents. In the French Navy his rank was " Quartier-maître de 1ère classe ". In the Royal Navy, he was " leading seaman ", RN P/JX 214400. He died, aged 21 (on HMS Fidelity, 30th december 1942 (or 1st january 1943) sunk by U-435.)

My aunt Madeleine Tirebois and her Husband were "Helpers" (Pat Line,SOE). They had a link with HMS Fidelity. Arrested on 9th october 1941, deported NN, they died in nazis camps in 1944. If you need more help, just ask me. Aged 90, I'll do my best.

TIREBOIS Louis

Thank you so much for your response. My son, Marcel's great great grandson, is also researching him and the Fidelity for his school project - keeping Marcel's memory alive!

If you have any further information, we would love to hear from you.

JOANNA



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