4 Dec

HMS OARDACIOUS ALL-WOMEN CREW PREPARING FOR CHALLENGE

The 12th December marks the start of HMS Oardacious’ next challenge with its 4th Atlantic crossing manned by its all-women crew, all of which are serving military personnel.  This challenge […]

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3 Dec

Woman of the day – WRNS Officer Jean Laidlaw (circa 1921-2008)

Woman of the Day WRNS officer Jean Laidlaw (circa 1921-2008) of Scotland, the first Wren seconded to the Western Approaches Tactical Unit during WW2 and the brains behind Operation Raspberry […]

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2 Dec

Margaret Ellie Goodson (nee Knee)

GOODSON Margaret Ellie (nee Knee) served 1946-49 in Hamburg and Malta within Communications. Passed away 15th November 2024 Aged 100  

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28 Nov

Joan Pepperday – Secret to long life as she celebrates 100th birthday

Former Chesterfield shopkeeper reveals her secret to long life as she celebrates 100th birthday Joan Pepperday was born on November 24, 1924, in London and evacuated from the city during […]

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28 Nov

Fort Southwick – Sybil Parker Story

Sybil Parker, a Wren working in the headquarters, had a Canadian boyfriend called Captain James Morley. Sybil watched as the small wooden marker denoting his ship was removed from the […]

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26 Nov

Elizabeth Sanders (nee Frye)

Elizabeth Sanders née Frye. Served 1962-1970. HMS Dauntless, HMS Dryad, Portsmouth, Malta, Greenwich, Lossiemouth. Died 15th November 2024 age 80.  

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