June Mary Willmott (nee Bond) served 1950-1962 – Writer (G) June joined the WRNS in 1950 having been encouraged to do so by her father who was serving as a […]
February 2025 What we are loving this month. The HMS Oardacious Valkyries have successfully completed their 3,000 Mile row across the Atlantic Ocean becoming the first ever All Women’s […]
Patricia Petit (nee Parker) It is believed that Patricia joined the WRNS in 1940 and was stationed in Malvern. She was commissioned and was given orders in 1944 with attachment […]
The late Mary Doreen Macdonald’s (second on the left middle row) family would very much like to put some names to faces on a photo that they have found in […]
Second World War veteran celebrates 100th birthday at navy reception
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Wartime Wren awarded medal with help from dedicated carer
A quiet evening watching television with her carer became a life-changing moment for 103-year-old Beryl Nevell, a former Wren, who has now been awarded a medal for her service during […]
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