An email from Maria Smith to the Archive has led to the addition of another name to the HMS Tetcott Roll. Uncertain if her grandfather had actually served in Tetcott, by an incredible coincidence we already held a photograph of an individual known to us only as 'Smithy' who Maria was able to confirm is indeed her Grandfather!
Thank you to Maria for contacting the Archive (and also to Alfred's son John for some additional details) - a valuable addition to the archive, and an honour to add Alfred's name to the Roll
A passing reference to the poet Harri Webb being a former crew member of HMS Tetcott has, after a little more research, turned out to be quite correct. Joining the Royal Navy in August 1941, he was posted to HMS Tetcott on her commissioning in December of that year.
Notably, the collision between Tetcott and HMS Heartsease later that month prompted Webb to write the poem 'The Antennae of the Race'.
Click HERE to read the 'Independent' Obituary of Harri Webb
Added to 'Other known crew of HMS Tetcott' Page (17 April 2012)
Anthony 'Tony' Peter David Dennis
Telegraphist - HMS Tetcott 1943-1944
Grateful thanks to his step-grandson Matt for sending this photograph and Tony's details - a valuable addition to the archive
Added to 'Identified Officers & Ratings' Page (17 April 2012)
Stoker Bill Green and
Able Seaman Louis 'Jammy' Eric Gadpaille (1921-2000)
Grateful thanks to Mr Albert Green (Bill Green's brother) and Michelle Gadpaille (Louis' Gadpaille's daughter) for contacting the website with their details
Added to 'Identified Officers & Ratings' Page (1 April 2012)
Sadly, as many of our old HMS Tetcott friends will know, colleague, great friend and co-author Janet Mason "crossed the bar" on 29th April 2011.
All who knew Janet will recall her drive and enthusiasm and her amazing ability to engage with everyone she met.
The HMS Tetcott Archive and this website is continued in her memory