where can I find a list of crew members from the Ark Royal II May, 27, 1941?

Answer 1

Ellen ... I'm not sure about a crew list, but the links below may be a good start. Good luck with your search.

Answer 2

Hms Ark Royal Ww2

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Hms Ark Royal 91

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Leading Torpedo man Frank Benfield

Answer 5

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Hope these links help you.

Answer 7

Naval Historians, Crew & Family Noticeboard

HMS Ark Royal, Message Board for naval enthusiasts and ex Crew families of HMS Ark Royal. This website is not part of any governmental body or official websites of HMS Ark Royal.

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ALBERT EDWARD ALEXANDER ALLEN.. would like to know if there are any other surviving members of the ark royal sunk outside of gibralter on nov 11. my father was on her that day and is still alive he tells me some great stories of her exploits. Contact Here

AUTHUR CAMERON... We would like to know if anyone knew of him. He was a mechanic on the ship, and my great grandfather. Contact Here

REGINALD WATTS.. I am looking for information about my grandfather who was in the RAF and was posted to the Ark Royal. I don't know if he survived the sinking of her or was on her on a previous voyage, but he lived until 1973. He was I think from RAF Henlow. Any information gratefully received. Barry Lawson. Contact here

REGINALD SODEN.. I'm the son of an officer who served on HMS Ark Royal during WW2. His name was Reginald Soden. I believe he musterd out as a Lt Commander a few years after the war. In the late 40's until the late 50's he lived in the Belgium Congo until the ethnic rising and returned to Europe only to emigrate to South Africa in 1960. I'm aware that he had a sister and a brother but lost contact with them. I'm looking for any information on him. I can be contacted at [e-mail] or at [e-mail]

HECTOR ROBERTS.. I understand that my uncle, my mother's brother, served on the Ark Royal during WWII as a toolmaker/ machinist within one of the workshops on board the Ark. He survived the war and was widowed approx 1956 and remarried approx 1958 and had one daughter - Kimberley Ann Roberts. Can anybody confirm their whereabouts and/or advise where it is possible to obtain Hector's service records. Please contact me at - [e-mail]

ALF SHEPHERD.. Does anyone have any information on Alf Shepherd who was, I believe, a Petty Officer aboard the Ark Royal during the Second World War. He was an uncle of my mother's and came from Plymouth in Devon. Any information would be appreciated. Contact Christine at [e-mail]

WINSCOTT Stoker PO Cyril. Cyril Winscott served on Ark Royal and was Mentioned in Despatches when she was sunk viz ”SPO C Winscott was in the port boiler room for very many hours and worked cheerfully and calmly throughout, steaming this boiler under appalling conditions until it was finally shut off. Having been ordered up he left the boiler room and then heard a sound from the Senior Engineer who was in a state of collapse. Winscott, without hesitation returned to the boiler room and helped the Senior Engineer up.” He subsequently lost his life when the minesweeper HMS Hythe was lost on 13th August 1943. Replies to [e-mail]

MORRIS WORMALD... My Uncle, Morris Wormald, was a stoker on the Ark Royal in WWII. He was apparently pictured, along with other survivors, on the front page of a national daily newspaper soon after the Ark was torpoedoed. Morris died some years ago but my father (his brother) would like a copy of this newspaper front page/photo if anyone has a copy. Please contact Peter Wormald at [e-mail]

Hello my name is sharon and I would like it if anyone can help me to find out the name of the minesweeper for the ARK ROYAL in the year 1938. I would be very grateful if anyone can help. THANK YOU. [e-mail]

CHRISTOPHER HENRY MARTIN.. Trying to find any information about my uncle Christopher Henry Martin. It was believed that he was a crew of Ark Royal when she was torpedoed. I can't find any information about him. Can anyone help? John Martin [e-mail]

JACK COOMBER.. My name is Paul Coomber and I am trying to find out if anyone out there may have served with or knew my grandfather, Jack Coomber, who served on Ark Royal in WWII. I believe he was a petty officer and was aboard during the Bismarck hunt and the torpedo strike by U-81. If anyone has any information about him please contact me at: [e-mail]

NICHOLAS & WILLIAM LEADBETTER.. My grandfather and his two brothers were stokers on Ark Royal during WW2. I have always thought they were killed when Ark Royal was torpedoed, but all the books state that only one rating was lost. Can anyone help? Contact me at [e-mail]

RAYMOND HUGH HOLMES.. I am looking for information about my father, Raymond Holmes. He served on Ark Royal in WW2, was possibly born in Kings Lynn, England and would now be in his 80's. He divorced my mother in the 50's. Any information contact me April at [e-mail]

PHILIP DOUGLAS LEE REASON.. Philip joined up in 1932 and was in the Spanish Civil War prior to serving as a rear-gunner in the fleet air arm. He was on board Ark Royal when she was torpedoed in 1941. He served with 812 Sqn and was grounded in 1942. He flew aboard the 'stringbags' - swordfish & apparently was awarded the B.E.M & DSM among other though these were sold. Any information gratefully received. Contact me at [e-mail]

PERCY (PERCIVAL) SHEEN... I am trying to find information on my uncle Percy who was a Royal Marine on HMS Ark Royal and HMS Eagle. I understand he was buried in Malta c.1930-35. Contact me at [e-mail]

DOUGLAS G ANDREOLI... My father Douglas was aboard the Ark Royal when she was sunk. He was picked up out of the water and taken to Gibraltar and then back to England on Audacity which was also torpedoed and sunk. If anyone has more information on the Audacity or Ark Royal please contact me at [e-mail]

ARTHUR BIGNALL.. My great uncle Arthur served on the Ark Royal during World War 2. His sister, my grandmother, is no longer alive and my mother doesn't know anything more than that he served on the ship. If anybody has any information, no matter what it is, could they email me at [e-mail]

RICHARD MALTBY.. My grandfather Richard Maltby served on HMS Ark Royal in WWII. I would like to find out if anyone remembers him serving with , he was a signals man. I would also like to know if there is anywhere that sells memorabilia in connection with the Ark, books, uniforms etc. Any info would be appreciated. Contact Paul at [e-mail]

ARTHUR SHAW. My grandfather served as a photographer on board HMS Ark Royal. I am trying to find anyone who served with him and may remember him. please contact Ben at [e-mail]

I would like to know where I can find out more information about the Ark Royal and her crew, my grandfather served on her. Contact me at [e-mail]

RON LANE My father has been trying to locate anyone with information of Ron Lane his great uncle. He was a telegraphist serving on HMS Ark Royal during WW2. Contact Stephen & George Lane at [e-mail]

F GREEN.. I have a white, flattop, Navy hat with H.M.S. Ark Royal ribbon/band. It is ID'd on the inside to "F. GREEN". How would I proceed to find the service record of Seaman Green? Thank you. Keith Alderson contact here

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HMS Ark Royal was built by Cammell Laird and launched on the 13th of April 1937. Displacement of 22,000 tons, had a top speed of 30.75 knots and carried 72 aircraft. HMS Ark Royal's complement was 1,575 men. She served in the home fleet and south Atlantic in 1939, Home fleet and Mediterranean 1940 and Force H 1941. on the 13th November 1941 she was torpedoed by U-81 in the western Mediterranean, and while under tow was lost the following day.

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The first link you will find more of what you are looking for at the middle or bottom of the page.