coldstream Posted January 11, 2009 Author Posted January 11, 2009 Page 20, attacked by 8 enemy aircraft.
coldstream Posted January 11, 2009 Author Posted January 11, 2009 Page 21, sails to the Dardenelles and passes the beached 'River Clyde'
Simon F Posted January 16, 2009 Posted January 16, 2009 I love the comment in the diary that mentions the ship conducting steam trials, achieving 28 knots and that there is paint left on the funnels, he obviously had a great sense of humour. That is nearly as fast as some of our modern day frigates. I have had no joy with locating references to the medal yet, but I have not yet exhausted all my avenues..
coldstream Posted January 16, 2009 Author Posted January 16, 2009 Page 22, sorry for the delay but we have to work to afford our passion! Working with Australians and meeing the Russians.
coldstream Posted January 16, 2009 Author Posted January 16, 2009 Page 23, feasting with the Russians and picking up Italian POW's.
coldstream Posted January 16, 2009 Author Posted January 16, 2009 Page 24, the great flu epidemic arrives on board.
coldstream Posted January 16, 2009 Author Posted January 16, 2009 Page 25, British POW's and Christmas day.
coldstream Posted January 16, 2009 Author Posted January 16, 2009 Page 27, Sailor drops dead after drinking a bottle of whiskey of 'German Brew'! and his last diary entry of '4 days leave'
coldstream Posted January 16, 2009 Author Posted January 16, 2009 Wheeler finishes his diary with this watercolour painting of ships. As I said at the start, no major battles or actions but plenty of day to day information detailing life in the Royal Navy.Hope you Gentlemen enjoyed this and again, any help with that medal identification would be appreciated.
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