HMS Conway Honours WWII

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A W R Adams (Alwyn William Reginald) Conway years:28/30? Rank:Lieut Cdr RN
DSC: For gallantry, skill, determination and undaunted devotion to duty during the landing of Allied Forces on the coast of Normandy Commanded Orestes from 22.10.43 to 16.10.44 (see personal account at ref below)
Date:24.11.44 Unit:HMS Orestes (Algerine M/S) Where:Home waters Gazette number:36815 (5454)
Comment:Gazetted Lt Cdr RN 02.01.40
Sources:Page 2, See also: http://www.bbc.co.uk/ww2peopleswar/stories/74/a5262374.shtml http://www.uboat.net/allies/warships/ship/3795.html
J G Aitken (John Gordon) Conway years: Rank:Ty Lieut RNR
MiD: For good services when a merchantman was set on fire in Tobruk harbour
Date:28.07.42 Unit: Where:Mediterranean Gazette number:35648 (3346)
Comment:CO of Polyanthus when sunk U-952 21.09.43, lost with all hands
Sources:Page 2 http://www.uboat.net/allies/warships/ship/5489.html
P H Alington (Patrick Hamilton) Conway years:NK Rank:Actg Sqdrn Leader RAFO
DFC: A long citation extolling his outstanding ability and leadership in command first of a Sunderland aircraft and then of the Squadron. He carried out some remarkable work during the evacuation from Greece to Crete
Date:11.08.41 Unit:No 230 Squadron Where:Mediterranean Gazette number:35217 (39940
Comment:Retired as Wing Commander on 23 June 1963
Sources:Pages 8 & 9 Gazette 37407 awards Mention in Despatches, New Year Honours 28.12.45
W J Alington (William James) Conway years:NK Rank:Actg Wing Cdr DFC AFC RAFO
Bar to DFC: .. displayed exceptional keenness and determination to inflict loss upon the Enemy ... 7 loco- motives; 4 aircraft on the ground and a hangar; a minesweeper. He displays fearless and skilful leadership
Date:20.07.43 Unit:No. 264 Squadron Where:Over Europe Gazette number:36104 (3325)
Comment:
Sources:Page 1
W J Alington (William James) Conway years:NK Rank:Squadron Leader AFC RAFO
DFC: Has completed a large number of sorties and has destroyed two Enemy aircraft at night. Extremely able flight commander whose success in night fighting has been most praiseworthy
Date:29.01.43 Unit:No 25 Squadron Where:Not stated Gazette number:35883 (592)
Comment:
Sources:Page 1
G Allan (George) Conway years:28/30 Rank:Lieutenant RNR
MiD: For good services in HM Submarines in recent patrols and operations against the Enemy Gazette 37662 0f 26.07.46: Lieut Cdr George Allan, RNR awarded RD
Date:12.11.40 Unit:HM Submarines Where:Not stated Gazette number:34991 (6550)
Comment:Many RNR officers were sent to submarines as navigators as per WW1
Sources:Unit-histories lists George Allan - but no details as yet
R S Allen (Robert Swinton) Conway years:29/31 Rank:Actg Sqdr Leader RAFO
Bar to DFC: 106 Squadron, Bomber Command flew Hampdens (until10/39), Manchesters )02/42), then Lancasters. The Bar to Swinton's DSC was among many covered by one list after a busy year for the RAF
Date:24.12.40 Unit:No 49 Squadron Where:Based at Coningsby, Lincs Gazette number:35022 (7214)
Comment:Source 2 has a brief biographical note
Sources:Possibly one of several OC's who moved to the RAF when jobs were scarce at sea in the 1930s http://www.cranstonart.co.uk/bomber_command.htm
R S Allen (Robert Swinton) Conway years:29/31 Rank:Actg Sqdr Leader
DFC: During darkness, sighted a Heinkel 111 and manoeuvred his a/c to enable his Sergeant WOP/AG to shoot it down; then chased a Ju87 which crashed and burned, before continuing to target. .. his initiative, outstanding skill & resolution contributed ... success ... operations
Date:25.06.40 Unit:No 49 Squadron Where:Europe Gazette number:34767 (87)
Comment:Aircraft probably a Hampden. Joined RAF 1935
Sources:Page 4. See full citation of this notable event
R S Allen (Robert Swinton) Conway years:29/30 Rank:A/Wing Cdr DFC RAFO
DSO: Raids on German warships in Brest, La Pelice and Cherbourg: bravery, determination and resource displayed by the leader and air crews.
Date:02.09.41 Unit:No 106 Squadron Where:Bomber Command Gazette number:35263 (5102)
Comment:Wing Cdr R S Allen, DSO, DFC* RAF retires at own request 02.03.56
Sources:Page 1 for a full citation for all involved
W J Allington (William James) Conway years:NK Rank:Flight Lieut RAFO
AFC: The King is graciously pleased to award .. No specific citation, several recipients listed
Date:26.09.41 Unit:Not stated Where:Not stated Gazette number:35291 (5650)
Comment:Promoted from Sgt Pilot RAF Reserve to PO RAFO April 1936
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H J Anchor (Herbert John) Conway years:10/12? Rank:Commodore RD RNR
OBE: New Year Honours 1942 MiD awarded 05.06.45 for 3 years service as Commodore Ocean Convoys
Date:01.01.42 Unit:HMS Eaglet (Accounting Base) Where:Commodore of Ocean Convoys Gazette number:Not found
Comment:In 1945 CO HMS Alaunia (Repair Ship). Died 25.10.58. Honours Board shows HF Anchor
Sources:http://www.unithistories.com/units_index/default.asp?file=../officers/personsx.html Gazette 37110 (2852) for MiD
A H B Anderson (Alan Hamilton Barnett) Conway years: Rank:Lieutenant RNR
DSC: For courage, skill and enterprise in successful submarine patrols Seems to have spent the whole war in submarines
Date:03.10.41 Unit:HM S/M Rorqual Where:Home waters Gazette number:35296 (5770)
Comment:U-boat net shows him in command of Scotsman 15.08.44 until end of War
Sources:Page 2
B J B Andrew (Bruce John Bevis) Conway years:34/36 Rank:Lieutenant RN
DSC: For bravery & skill in successful submarine operations
Date:28.04.42 Unit:HM S/M Thunderbolt (ex-Thetis) Where:Atlantic & Mediterranean Gazette number:35538 (1849)
Comment:Married Rosemary Goddard. Cdr BJB Andrew, DSC, OBE RN retired 08/69, died 12/85
Sources:Page 1 http://www.unithistories.com/units_index/default.asp?file=../officers/personsx.html
B J B Andrew (Bruce John Bevis) Conway years:34/36 Rank:Lieutenant DSC RN
MiD: For outstanding bravery, skill and devotion to duty in successful patrols in HM Submarines
Date:24.09.43 Unit:HM S/M Unbroken (CO) Where:Mediterranean Gazette number:36188 (4316)
Comment:Married Rosemary Goddard. Cdr BJB Andrew, DSC, OBE RN retired 08/69, died 12/85
Sources:Page 2 Known as "The wing-collar man" because he favoured wing collars!
B J B Andrew (Bruce John Bevis) Conway years:34/36 Rank:Lieutenant DSC RN
MiD: Unit-histories quotes " war patrols in Indian Ocean and Malacca Strait"
Date:20.11.45 Unit:HM S/M Subtle Where:Far East Gazette number:Not found
Comment:Last years of service were in diplomatic posts (Bangkok & Turkey)
Sources: http://www.unithistories.com/units_index/default.asp?file=../officers/personsx.html
D S Anthes (Denis del Strother) Conway years:NK Rank:Chief Officer, Merchant Navy
MBE: In convoys under continual threat from Enemy submarines: " .. exceptional courage, skill and their efficiency and leadership played an important part in the dangerous and vital operations (Battle of the Atlantic)"
Date:28.04.44 Unit:Not stated Where:Atlantic Gazette number:364903 (2003)
Comment:
Sources:Page 1
C P de A Aplin (Charles Peter D'Auvergne) Conway years:NK Rank:Lieutenant RNR
MiD: For distinguished service and gallantry during the invasion of the South of France
Date:23.03.45 Unit:NK Where:Mediterranean Gazette number:37002 (1661)
Comment:
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M D Atkins (Maurice Dudley) Conway years:39/41 Rank:Second Officer
MBE: For his actions during the loss of the Empress of Asia in 1942, and Empress of Canada 1943 and thereafter
Date:06.01.45 Unit:SS Whitehall Park, Canadian Pacific Steamship Where:Various theatres Gazette number:Canada 06.01.45
Comment:Not on Honours Board
Sources:Information provided by Captain Atkins http://www.rcnvr.com/Merchant%20Seaman%20in%20WW2.php
G Bailey (George) Conway years:30/31 Rank:Actg Commander RIN
DSC: For distinguished services in the Far East
Date:28.06.46 Unit:Not stated Where:Far East Gazette number:37636 (3390)
Comment:
Sources:Page 2
A J C Baker (aka Croft-Baker) (Alan Jack Croft ) Conway years:37/39 Rank:Actg Sub Lieut RNR
MiD: For bravery and devotion to duty (Posthumous)
Date:15.11.42 Unit:HMS Kipling Where:Eastern Mediterranean Gazette number:35788 (4991)
Comment:Killed in HMS Kipling 11.05.42
Sources:Page 3 http://www.cwgc.org/debt_of_honour.asp?menuid=14
G M Ball (Granville Murray) Conway years:NK Rank:Lieutenant RNR
MiD: For courage & endurance in defence against Enemy air attack while .. on Convoy Escort Duty
Date:19.11.43 Unit:HMS Shoreham, Hythe or Rye Where:English Channel Gazette number:36259 (5142)
Comment:Same citation as Captain Eric Hewitt
Sources:Page 2
K R Ball (Kenneth Rhodes) Conway years:33/35 Rank:Flt Lieut RAF (RAFO)
MiD: A generic list of personnel (RAF) Mentioned in Despatches by the AOCinC His name is followed by the notation "Missing"
Date:23.09.41 Unit:9 Squadron (Wellingtons) Where:Over Germany Gazette number:35284 (5571)
Comment:KiA 9 Sqdn Wellington bombers Aug 1941, buried near Hamburg
Sources:CWGC; Page 5 of Gazette
B H Band (Brian Hugh) Conway years:30/32 Rank:Lieut RN
DSC: For courage, skill and resolution in successful submarine patrols
Date:12.12.41 Unit:HM S/M Upholder Where:At sea Gazette number:35382 (7104)
Comment:Lost in HM S/M Olympus 08.08.42, mined near Malta. 9 Survivors swam 7 miles to the island.
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A A Barnett (Avon Alexander) Conway years:NK Rank:Commander RD RNR
DSC: For gallantry, leadership and undaunted devotion to duty under and continuous fire from the Enemy during landings on the Italian mainland
Date:25.01.44 Unit:NK Where:Mediterranean Gazette number:36345 (477)
Comment:CO Boarding Vessel Camito (ex-Elder,Fyffe) 1940-41. Sunk by U-boat 06.05.41
Sources:Page 1 http://www.uboat.net/allies/merchants/906.html
H Beardmore (Harold) Conway years:NK Rank:Chaplain, AKC, Royal Navy
OBE: Birthday Honours
Date:01.07.41 Unit:NK Where:NK Gazette number:35204 (3737)
Comment:
Sources:Page 3
G D C Beaver (George Duncan) Conway years:06/08 Rank:Captain, "Formerly Indian Army"
MiD: States: "reverts to unemployment on account of disability; hon rank of Major 30.04.47"
Date:NK Unit:NK Where:NK Gazette number:37954 (2173)
Comment:Unlikely to make further progress on current information
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C F Beddoe (Charles Foyle) Conway years:NK Rank:Lieutenant RNR
MiD: ... outstanding courage, leadership, resource & determination during the assault on Anzio ... unbroken flow of supplies ... despite bombing, mining and bombardment from shore batteries
Date:28.07.44 Unit:Not stated Where:Mediterranean Gazette number:36634 (3566)
Comment:Nothing found on operational web-sites
Sources:Page 3
C L de H Bell (Charles Leigh de Hauteville) Conway years:16/18 Rank:Commander, RD, RNR
DSC: For courage, resolution and skill in HM Ships ..... Whitehall in successful operations with Enemy submarines. He commanded various escort destroyers and ended the war in HMS Palomares (FD Ship). Credited with sinking U-306 on 31.10.43 NE of Azores.
Date:28.04.44 Unit:HMS Whitehall (V&W Escort Destroyer) Where:North Atlantic Gazette number:36495 (2010)
Comment:In 1957 is reported as Master "Empress of England"
Sources:Page 2 http://www.uboat.net/allies/warships/ship/4277.html
S P Berna (Salvator Peter) Conway years:32/34 Rank:Chief Officer
MBE: Birthday Honours For continuous service at sea. Reference has a good description of his career during the war years including being torpedoed in SS Beaverdale in April 1941 (Third Officer)
Date:08.06.45 Unit:CPS Ship Whitehall Park Where:At sea Gazette number:37120 (3036)
Comment:
Sources:Page 4 http://www.rcnvr.com/Merchant%20Seaman%20in%20WW2.php
J G Bickford (Jack Grant) Conway years:10/13 Rank:Commander RN
DSC: ... for successful actions against Enemy submarines
Date:22.12.39 Unit:HMS Express Where:Home waters Gazette number:34759 (8546)
Comment:Lost in HMS Express 06/40 (KIA)
Sources:Page 2 Express was lost during a minelaying operation off the Dutch coast
J G Bickford (Jack Grant) Conway years:10/13 Rank:Captain DSC RN
DSO: .. for good services in the withdrawal of the Allied Armies from the beaches at Dunkirk
Date:16.08.40 Unit:HMS Express Where:Dunkirk Gazette number:34925 (5064)
Comment:Lost in HMS Express 06/40 (KIA)
Sources:Page 2 Express was lost during a minelaying operation off the Dutch coast
R Blampied (Richard) Conway years:NK Rank:Ty Actg Lieut Cdr RNZNR
MBE: New Year Honours
Date:28.12.45 Unit:NK Where:NK Gazette number:37410 (158)
Comment:Nothing found on other sources
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N H B Bloye (Norman Herbert Barton) Conway years:19/21? Rank:Lieut Cdr RD RNR
DSC: For courage & skill in hazardous minesweeping operations off the Adriatic Coast (Ancon) Gaz 35664 11.08.42 awards RD
Date:23.01.45 Unit:HMS Fabius (M/S Base Adriatic) Where:Mediterranean Gazette number:NK
Comment:Honours Board gives BLOYER, but Bloye's names are identical (NHB)
Sources:http://www.mcdoa.org.uk/ww_ii_awards_for_rn_minesweeping_B.htm http://www.unithistories.com/units_index/default.asp?file=../officers/personsx.html
D S Boyle (Douglas Seaman) Conway years:39/41 Rank:Sub Lieutenant RCN
MiD: Outstanding Leadership, skill & devotion to duty in HMCS Chaudinere in a sccessful operation against a U-Boat (U-744 sunk in Atlantic in March 1944)
Date: Unit:HMCS Chaudinere (River Class Frigate) Where:Atlantic Gazette number:
Comment:Vice Admiral D S Boyle CF RCN retired in 1977, died 2001
Sources:http://www.rcnvr.com/
E S Brand (Eric Sydney) Conway years:09/10 Rank:Captain RCN
OBE: ... contributed materially to the establishment of an efficient U.S. Navy organisation for the control of shipping in co-operation with Canadian Forces. Birthday Honours 1942 Loan to RCN 1939
Date:02.06.43 Unit:Naval HQ Ottowa (Director of Trade & Intelligence) Where:Canada Gazette number:36034 (2478)
Comment:List 1985 shows Captain ES Brand RN (Retd) in Canada; died 1991
Sources:Page 2 http://www.rcnvr.com/B%20-%20RCN%20-%20WW2.php
W P S Briggs (William Edward Slade) Conway years:21/23 Rank:Actg Lieut Cdr RCNR
DSC: For bravery, respurce and devotion to duty - Birthday Honours, Canadian recommendation Reference describes haw Orilla took fuel from a torpedoed tanker Tachez which aided her subsequent salvage
Date:30.06.42 Unit:HMCS Orillia (Flower Cl) Where:North Atlantic Gazette number:35587 (2534)
Comment:Promoted Captain RCN(R) on 30.06.57
Sources:Page 2 http://www.rcnvr.com/B%20-%20RCN%20-%20WW2.php
G Brooke-Alder (Geoffrey) Conway years:36/38? Rank:A/Sub Lieut RNR
DSC: For bravery, skill and enterprise in minesweeping operations off the coasts of Holland, Belgium and France
Date:03.9.1940 Unit:Unknown Minesweeper Where:Home waters Gazette number:34938
Comment:Promoted to Lieut RNR 07/09/42
Sources:Gazette page 2
J G Brookes (John Geoffrey) Conway years:NK Rank:Lieutenant RN
DSC: For courage, endurance & devotion to duty while minesweeping in HM Ships ..., Speedy ...
Date:24/03/1942 Unit:HMS Speedy (Halcyon M/S) Where:Northern waters and Mediterranean Gazette number:35495 (1318)
Comment:Apparently transferred from RNR, see Gazette 34649 28.07.39
Sources:Page 2 Also awarded MBE NY Honours 1959
F H Brooke-Smith (Francis Haffey) Conway years:34/36 Rank:Sub Lieut RNR
GC: For great gallantry and undaunted devotion to duty See Conway ref. for more details and photographs of Francis B-S and his medals (in IWM)
Date:24.06.41 Unit:Mine disposal Where:Manchester Ship Canal Gazette number:35201 (3651)
Comment:Member of a Conway "dynasty"
Sources:Page 1 http://www.hmsconway.org/Notablesnew.html
P R Brown (Patrick Richards) Conway years:21/22 Rank:Actg Lieut Cdr, RD, RNR
MiD: A long citation for awards after the assault on Anzio, ending "despite bombing, mining and bombardment from shore batteries"
Date:25.07.44 Unit:Not stated Where:Italy Gazette number:36634 (3565)
Comment:Gaz 36397 dated 25.02.44 awards RD
Sources:Page 2
W B Burke (Wick Bernard) Conway years:08/09 Rank:
KBE: A ULICK BERNARD BURKE MC is listed as a "Retired Offr, re-employed" in two Gazettes 1940 and 1947 - Captain, (Bevet Major)
Date: Unit: Where: Gazette number:
Comment:Wick and Ulick can be a mis-interpretation - but no sign of a KBE
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S W Buxton (Sydney William) Conway years:29/32 Rank:Ty Lieutenant RCNVR
MiD: Displayed courage and devotion to duty in that he re-entered a burning tanker hatch in order to assist in the rescue of two Naval Firefighters King's Birthday Honours List
Date:08.06.44 Unit:HMCS Verlaine Where:Not stated Gazette number:36545 (2659)
Comment:
Sources:http://www.rcnvr.com/B%20-%20RCN%20-%20WW2.php Page 7
J S Cambridge (John Stephen) Conway years:17/19 Rank:Ty Actg Lieut Cdr RNVR
DSC: For bravery in action against the Enemy while serving in HM Gun Boats Good entry in Unit Histories
Date:10.11.42 Unit:HMML 106 Where:East Coast Coastal Forces Gazette number:35780 (4882)
Comment:
Sources:http://www.unithistories.com/units_index/default.asp?file=../officers/personsx.html
J Cameron (John) Conway years:04/06* Rank:Captain, Royal Indian Navy
CIE: New Year Honours 1943
Date:28.12.43 Unit:Principal Officer, Mercantile Marine Dept Where:Calcutta Gazette number:37407 (11)
Comment:Thirty seven years service
Sources:Page 11 * The Conway. Entered Royal Indian Marine 1906
J D Campbell* (John Duncan) Conway years:02/04 Rank:Colonel DSO Indian Army
OBE: Gazette 3461 (3704) 02.06.39 states "retires on an India Pension 03.04.39 Gazette 36556 (2764) 09.06.44 state "ceases to beLong to the Indian Reserve of Regular Officers" DSO was awarded in First World War
Date:NK Unit:Not Known Where:India (probable) Gazette number:Not Found
Comment:THIS IS NOT THE J D CAMPBELL QUOTED IN WW1 LIST (ARE THERE TWO?)
Sources:"The Conway" WW1 Honours Board
D M Cann (Denis More) Conway years:09/11* Rank:Lieut Cdr RN (Retd)
DSC: For services in Norway
Date:24.09.40 Unit:HM A/S Trawler Indian Star Where:Norway Gazette number:34953 (5709)
Comment:Can find no further record of Cann after this
Sources: * The Conway; BBC People's War shows Indian Star escorting E Coast Convoy
C L Carroll (Charles Laurence) Conway years:23/25 Rank:Actg Lieut Cdr RNR
DSC: New Year's Honours. Generic citation: Gallantry or outstanding service in the face of the Enemy ..... zeal, patience, cheerfulmness and for setting an example .... the high tradition of the Royal Navy could not have been upheld
Date:29.12.42 Unit:HM M/S Trawler Noble Nora Where:Mediterranean Gazette number:35841 (24)
Comment:List 1985 shows Captain, DSC, RD in Lymington
Sources:Page 24; U-Boat.net shows him as CO RIFLEMAN (Algerine) 16.01.44 to End of War Naval-net shows him CO Trawler ORPHEUS 1941; CO Trawler NOBLE NORA 1942. Med.
D A Casey (Denis Arthur) Conway years:02/04 Rank:Commodore, DSC, RD, RNR
CBE: New Year Honours 1942, awarded before the DSO See next entry
Date: Unit:Commodore of Convoys Where:Atlantic and Northern waters Gazette number:Not found
Comment:Commodore Master, Royal Mail Andes 1948/49. RNR ADC to the King 1944
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D A Casey (Denis Arthur) Conway years:02/04 Rank:Commodore, CBE, DSC, RD, RNR
DSO: For bravery, seamonship & resolution in bringing a convoy from Murmansk in the face of relentless and determined attacks by Enemy U-boats & aircraft DSC for service in submarines WW1
Date:21.07.42 Unit:Convoy PQ10 to Murmansk Where:Northern waters Gazette number:35639 (3201)
Comment:Commodore Master, Royal Mail Andes 1948/49. RNR ADC to the King 1944
Sources:http://www.unithistories.com/units_index/default.asp?file=../officers/personsx.html Page 1
E R Chard (Edward Rex) Conway years:NK Rank:Sub Lieutenant RNVR
MiD: King's Birthday Honours - a long list (88 pages) of awards without specific citation
Date:02.06.44 Unit:Not stated Where:Not stated Gazette number:36544 (2605)
Comment:Not positive ident, but fits the Board description. Stated to be from Axbridge
Sources:Page 41
M A A Chodzko (Michael Anthony) Conway years:25/28 Rank:Sub Lieut RNVR
MiD(1): For good services in the withdrawal of Allied Armies from the beaches at Dunkirk MiD(2) not yet found
Date:16.08.40 Unit:Motor Boat Aura Where:English Channeel Gazette number:34925 (5069)
Comment:List 1985 in London
Sources: See: http://www.hmsconway.org/Notablesnew.html#other
J M Christian (John Macindoe) Conway years:28/30 Rank:Lieutenant RN
DSC: No record found DSC was post-June 1940
Date: Unit:See entry for Mention in Despatches Where: Gazette number:Not found
Comment:Possible error of identification?
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J M Christian (John Macindoe) Conway years:28/30 Rank:Lieutenant RN
MiD: For daring and resource in the conduct of hazardous and successful operations by the Fleet Air Arm on the Coast of Norway
Date:25.06.40 Unit:HMS Ark Royal Where:Norway Gazette number:34882 (3919)
Comment:
Sources:Page 3
J R Clarke (John Richard) Conway years:NK Rank:Ty Actg Lieut Cdr DSC RNVR
Bar to DSC: For gallantry, determination and skill while serving in HM Ship Watchman. He was CO of Watchman (V&W Escort) and sank U-1195 in the Channel
Date:06.07.45 Unit:HMS Watchman Where:English Channel Gazette number:37170 (3561)
Comment:Unable to find first DSC. CO Watchman from 27.05.44 to end of War
Sources:Page 5 U-Boat.net
R T Clarke (Richard Thomas) Conway years:NK Rank:Third Officer, Merchant Navy
MBE: After the ship was torpedoed and sunk one of the boats made a voyage of 20 days before being picked up .................... it was due to the courge, skill & fortitude of Mr Clarke during the latter part of the voyage that the boat was brought to safety
Date:29.01.43 Unit:Not stated Where:Not stated Gazette number:35886 (603)
Comment:Ten of the occupants died
Sources:Page 1
W R K Clarke (Winston Raymond) Conway years:15/16 Rank:Would have been senior
DSC and MiD: Defies all efforts to track on usual web-sites Canada, New Zealand, Australia, Esquire, Captain - nothing
Date: Unit: Where: Gazette number:
Comment:
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W L Clibborn (William Lancelot) Conway years:NK Rank:Captain, Merchant Navy
OBE: Birthday Honours
Date:28.05.43 Unit:NK Where:NK Gazette number:36035 (2491)
Comment:
Sources:Page 1
D G C Clutterbuck (David G C) Conway years:26/29* Rank:Lieut Cdr RN
DSC: The history of HMS Newfoundland (Navy-net) shows Clutterbuck as serving in the ship 1942-1946 but does not show him with a DSC. Member similarly does not list DSC
Date:` Unit:HMS Newfoundland (possible) Where:Not known Gazette number:Not found
Comment:Listed 1985: VA Sir David G, KBE, CB in Lymington
Sources:Two other Clutterbucks were awarded DSCs - possible mis-interpretation *HMS Conway: KGM winner 1929, RN Direct Entry
D G C Clutterbuck (David G C) Conway years:26/29* Rank:
MiD: The history of HMS Newfoundland (Navy-net) shows Clutterbuck as serving in the ship 1942-1946 in rank of Lieut Cdr RN.
Date: Unit: Where: Gazette number:
Comment:Past President of the HMS Newfoundland Association
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F B Collinson (Frank Bentley) Conway years:NK Rank:Lieut Cdr RNR (Retd)
DSC: U-436 sunk in North Atlantic West of Cape Ortega, Spain 26.05.43
Date:30.11.43 Unit:HMS Test (River Class Frigate) Where:North Atlantic Gazette number:NK
Comment:
Sources:U-Boat.net and Unit-Histories
F B Collinson (Frank Bentley) Conway years:NK Rank:Lieut Cdr RNR (Retd)
MiD: For successful submarine patrols
Date:09.06.40 Unit:HM S/M Tetrach Where:To be researched Gazette number:NK
Comment:
Sources:Unit-History info; inferred on date
F B Collinson (Frank Bentley) Conway years:NK Rank:Lieut Cdr RNR (Retd)
MiD: Murmansk convoys 03.05.42
Date:25.08.42 Unit:HMS Oxslip (Flower Class) Where:North Atlantic Gazette number:Not found
Comment:Commanded three escort vessels from August 1940-1945 (Shades of Ericson "Cruel Sea")
Sources:Naval-History.net
W H Coombs (William Harry) Conway years:07/09 Rank:Captain (Hon Cdr RNR)
CBE: Birthday Honours Captain Coombs was the pioneer of improvement for conditions of employment for officers of the Merchant Navy and much invloved with the MMSA and management of Conway
Date:06.06.47 Unit:President, Officers' (Merchant Navy) Federation Ltd Where:United Kingdom Gazette number:37979 (2582)
Comment:A man of small stature but large heart (compiler's opinion)
Sources:Page 12 Conway web-site
J W Cooper (Jack Winston) Conway years:24/26 Rank:Lieut Cdr DSC RNR
Bar to DSC: Sinking of U-636 in North Atkantic, West of Ireland 21.04.45
Date:11.09.45 Unit:HMS Bazely (Captain Class Frigate) Where:Atlantic Gazette number:NK
Comment:
Sources:http://www.uboat.net/allies/warships/ship/5646.html
J W Cooper (Jack Winston) Conway years:24/26 Rank:A/ Lieut Cdr RNR (Retd)
DSC: Sinking of U-765 06.05.44 For courage, resolution and skill in ant-U-Boat operations
Date:19.09.44 Unit:HMS Bligh (Captain Class Frigate) Where:Atlantic Gazette number:36707 (4335)
Comment:
Sources:Page 3 U-Boat.net
J W Cooper (Jack Winston) Conway years:24/26 Rank:
OBE: No record of an award of OBE to J W Cooper. However Captain J E Cooper, Cargo Superintendent, Sea Transport Division, Ministry of War Transport was made OBE Gazette 36781 (5081) 03.11.44
Date: Unit: Where: Gazette number:
Comment:Could be mistaken identity
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A D Corkhill (Anthony David) Conway years:34/38 Rank:Midshipman (A) RN
DSC: For gallantry and coolness in action against heavy odds off the coast of Norway
Date:19.07.40 Unit:HMS Devonshire (Heavy Cruiser) Where:Norwegian waters Gazette number:34901 (4492)
Comment:List 1985 shows Cdr AD Corkhill DSC in Salcombe. Active member of Conway Club
Sources:Page 2
D H G Coughlan (Denis Harold George) Conway years:25/27 Rank:A/Lieut Cdr RNR
DSC: For great skill, endurance & devotion to duty ... in clearing Enemy minefields to enable supply convoys and bombardment forces to operate in support of the 8th Army in their advance from Egypt to Tunisia
Date:05.05.44 Unit:HMS Cromarty (Minesweeper) Where:North African waters Gazette number:36505 (2126)
Comment:Captain D H G Coughlan, DSC, RD** RNR was awarded a 3rd clasp to the RD 22.04.66
Sources:Page 2. http://www.mcdoa.org.uk/ww_ii_awards_for_rn_minesweeping_C.htm http://www.unithistories.com/units_index/default.asp?file=../officers/personsx.html
D H G Coughlan (Denis Harold George) Conway years:25/27 Rank:Lieut RNR
MiD: For gallant and distinguished services & untiring devotion to duty in operations which led to the capture of Sicily (Operation Husky)
Date:17.12.43 Unit:HMS Boston (Minesweeper) Where:Mediterranean Gazette number:36295 (5542)
Comment:Captain Coughlan died in 1989
Sources:Page 4. See previous entry for DSC
E Coultas* (Ernest) Conway years:08/10 Rank:Master, Clan Line
OBE: Won an encounter with a U-Boat: " ... by resolute handling of his ship, by brilliantly forestalling the enemy's movements and courageously holding his course and speed .... .. he saved his ship" - also forced the sub to dive, leaving the gun crew in the sea (then saved)
Date:19.03.40 Unit:SS Clan MacBean Where:Atlantic Gazette number:34815 (1701)
Comment:Also awarded Lloyds' Siver Medal for the same incident. Died July 1949
Sources:Page 1: it has a graphic account of the incident Son, Peter Coultas, provides first hand details
L K Crabb (Lionel Kenneth) Conway years:22/24 Rank:Ty Lieutenant RNVR
GM: The King has been graciously pleased to approve the award of the George Medal for gallantry and undaunted devotion to duty Good story told on "divernet.com" see below
Date:21.01.44 Unit:Clearance diving units Where:Mediterranean Gazette number:36345 (477)
Comment:He is the famous "Buster" Crabb, see many sources regarding his adventures and demise
Sources:Page 1 http://www.divernet.com/cgi-bin/articles.pl?id=3072&sc=&ac=d&an=
L K Crabb (Lionel Kenneth) Conway years:22/24 Rank:Ty Lieut Cdr (Sp) GM RNVR
OBE: For Distinguished Service during the War in Europe Good story told on "divernet.com" see below
Date:07.12.45 Unit:Clearance diving Where:European waters Gazette number:37380 (5983)
Comment:He is the famous "Buster" Crabb, see many sources regarding his adventures and demise
Sources:Page 1 http://www.divernet.com/cgi-bin/articles.pl?id=3072&sc=&ac=d&an=
T G P Crick (Trevor George Payne) Conway years:15/17* Rank:A/ Commander DSC RN
Bar to DSC: For great skill & daring in action with Enemy submarines in the Atlantic Sank Italian S/M 'Leonardo do Vinci' NE from the Azores
Date:10.09.43 Unit:HMS Ness (River Class Frigate) Where:Atlantic Gazette number:36169 (4074)
Comment:
Sources:Page 2. U-boat.net (HMS Ness) * The Conway
T G P Crick (Trevor George Payne) Conway years:15/17* Rank:Lieut Cdr RN
DSC: Commanded Hussar at outbreak of war. Nothing found re this award - may have been WW1? Commanded Ness from Nav 1942
Date:NK Unit:HMS Hussar (or another Halcyon M/S) possibly Where:UK Waters and North Russia Gazette number:Not found
Comment:Fleet support activities in WW2 were greatly enhanced by these experienced people.
Sources:http://www.naval-history.net/xGM-Chrono-22MS-Halc-Jason.htm London Gazette scoured for this one with no result
T G P Crick (Trevor George Payne) Conway years:15/17* Rank:A/Commander DSC* RN
MiD: The citation on page 1 of the Gazette is currently not available Must have been the same time as he won the OBE, see entry and ref below
Date:22.12.44 Unit:HMS Jason Where:Nortmandy waters Gazette number:36858 (5910)
Comment:Commanded Jason 05.01.44 to 25.12.44
Sources:Page 2. *The Conway http://www.naval-history.net/xGM-Chrono-22MS-Halc-Jason.htm
T G P Crick (Trevor George Payne) Conway years:15/17* Rank:A/Commander DSC* RN
OBE: For great courage and skill under attack from the air Was Senior Officer of the group of minesweepers that came under attack from RAF Typhoon fighters off Le Havre 27/08/44 - HMS Britomart & Hussar lost, Salamander damaged.
Date:01.12.44 Unit:HMS Jason (Halcyon M/S) Where:Normandy waters (suffered casualties) Gazette number:36825 (5571)
Comment:Appalling "friendly fire" case. Blamed on FO British Assault Area's intelligence
Sources:Page 1. * The Conway.. In an interview in 1969 he said "It was a queer way to get a gong" http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HMS_Britomart_(J22)#Assigned_to_the_Normandy_landings
J A Crockett (John Alexander) Conway years:31/33 Rank:Ty Lieutenant RNR
MiD: New Year Honours. No specified citation (...for good service ...)
Date:29.12.44 Unit:Not stated Where:Not stated Gazette number:36866 (48)
Comment:List 1985 living in Cumbria
Sources:Page 48. No mention in other web-sites Two Gazette entries: Appontment as Ty S/Lt 02.09.40 and to Ty Lt 24.05.42
R A Crozier (Robert Arthur) Conway years:NK Rank:Lieut Cdr RD RNR
MiD: A long list of recipients: "For gallantry, skill & devotion to duty during the landing of Allied Forces on the coast of Normandy"
Date:10.11.44 Unit:Not stated Where:Normandy landings Gazette number:36794 (5219)
Comment:
Sources:Page 1 of 16
A Day (Archibald) Conway years:10/12 Rank:Captain RN
CBE: No record, but served on the staff of Commodore, Dover 1939-1943
Date:NK Unit:Staff of Commodore Dover Where:Dover Gazette number:NK
Comment:See second entry
Sources:
A Day (Archibald) Conway years:10/12 Rank:Captain RN
DSO: For courage, efficiency and devotion to duty in establishing navigation aids in the Approaches to the Rangoon river, in minesweeping and the survey of the river prior to the assault on the city in May 1945
Date:01/05/1945 Unit:HM Surveying Ship White Bear Where:Far East Gazette number:37358
Comment:Vice Admiral Sir Archibald Day, KBE, CB, DSO, Hydrographer 50-55
Sources: Charts and Surveys in Peace & War, R O Morris
G Dibley (George) Conway years:NK Rank:Lieut Cdr RNR
DSC: For steadfast courage and skill in dangerous and important minesweeping operations Operation Antidote involved th Flotilla sweeping from Galita, Algeria to Susse, Tunisia in 1943
Date:03.12.43 Unit:12th Minesweeping Flotilla Where:North Africa Gazette number:36275 (5333)
Comment:Awarded an MiD for operations inthe Shetlands in HMS Pangbourne. Nothing further in Gazettes
Sources:Page 1 http://www.mcdoa.org.uk/MCD_History_Frames.htm
G Dibley (George) Conway years:NK Rank:
MiD: See entry for DSC above
Date: Unit: Where: Gazette number:
Comment:
Sources:
J E Dickinson (John Edward) Conway years:30/32 Rank:
DFC: Nothing found in this name in London Gazette
Date: Unit: Where: Gazette number:
Comment:
Sources:
J E Dobson (Joseph Everard) Conway years: Rank:Actg Commander RNR (Retd)
DSC: Gazette 36955, 23.02.45 (1079) lists him as awarded the RD, but does not mention DSC
Date:NK Unit:NK Where:NK Gazette number:Not found
Comment:C Cdr J P Dobson was awarded the DSC 09.07.40 - possible mis-identity
Sources:
B C Dodds (Bernard Cyril) Conway years:NK Rank:Captain MN
OBE: His ship was torpedoed and sunk immediately. The Captain displayed courage, coolness and leadership of a high order .... he took charge of one of the boats and brought it safely to land after 14 days.
Date:22.09.44 Unit:Not stated (more research needed) Where:At Sea Gazette number:36717 (4439)
Comment:Ship was sailing independently
Sources:Page 3
A T Douglas (Alexander Thomas) Conway years:20/22 Rank:Lieutenant Commander RNR (Retd)
OBE: For distinguished services in salvage and repair work which enabled the Port of Naples to be used by Allied Shipping Gazette 37683 (4063) 09.08.46 permits wearing the US Medal of Freedom and Bronze Star
Date:05.05.44 Unit:Not stated Where:Italy Gazette number:36505 (2125)
Comment:
Sources:Page 1 Awarded by the President of the USA
F Douglas-Watson (Francis) Conway years:09/10** Rank:Actg Commander RN
DSO: For good services in the withdrawal of the Allied Armies from the French coast * Wed 29th May "Minesweeper Pangbourne damaged by German bombing at Dunkirk, 2 officers wounded"
Date:25.10.40 Unit:HMS Pangbourne Where:English Channel Gazette number:34979 (6227)
Comment:Killed at Piraeus when CLAN FRASER's cargo of TNT exploded and wrecked the harbour
Sources:Page 1. * Naval-history.net. Memorial Board. ** The Conway http://www.unithistories.com/units_index/default.asp?file=../officers/personsx.html
J C K Dowding (John Charles Keith) Conway years:04/06 Rank:Captain (A/Cdre) DSO RD RNR
CBE: For bravery and resolution as Commodore of a North Russian Convoy Much has been written about the fate of PQ17, which was disastrous, R Afton was sunk and survivors were picked up by HMS Lotus
Date:09.10.42 Unit:River Afton (Master: Harold William Charlton) Where:North Russia Convoy Commodore (PQ17) Gazette number:35743 (4447)
Comment:Went on to participate in major WW2 events, see reference source 2. ADC to the King 09/45
Sources:Page 1 and http://www.mikekemble.com/ww2/convoypq17.html http://www.unithistories.com/officers/RNR_officersD.html
J C K Dowding (John Charles Keith) Conway years:04/06 Rank:Commander RD RNR
DSO: For good services during the withdrawal of the Allied Armies from the beaches of Dunkirk
Date:16.08.40 Unit:HMS Mona's Isle (Armed Boarding Vessel) Where:Dunkirk Gazette number:34925 (6064)
Comment:Orient Line from 1919, Staff Commander 1936
Sources:Page 2
H Drew (Harold) Conway years:09/10 Rank:Captain DSC RN
CBE: New Year Honours Chief Staff Officer, 18th Cruiser Squadron (HMS Manchester) 31.05.41-08.42
Date:28.12.45 Unit:Not stated Where:Not stated Gazette number:37407 (13)
Comment:Award of DSC shown on WW1 Honours Board
Sources:http://www.naval-history.net/xGM-Chrono-06CL-Manchester.htm Page 13
T B Drew (Thomas Bernard) Conway years:02/03 Rank:Vice Admiral OBE, RN (Retd)
CB: New Year Honours RA Minelayers 24.02.42 to 04.02 43 (Northern Barrage)
Date:31.12.43 Unit:HMS Southern Prince Where:Not stated Gazette number:36309 (3)
Comment:Joined Conway 1902, entered Navy 1903
Sources:OBE awarded in WW1 during chase of Goeben & Breslau by HMS Gloucester http://www.unithistories.com/units_british/RN_WApproaches.html
T B Drew (Thomas Bernard) Conway years:02/03 Rank:
OBE: Not relevant to WW2. Award was for an action in WW1
Date: Unit: Where: Gazette number:
Comment:See entry for award of CB
Sources:
J Drinkwater (Name needed J) Conway years:06/07 Rank:Commander RN (Retd)
OBE: Nothing found in Gazette other than his retirement in 1933 (no OBE then)
Date: Unit: Where: Gazette number:
Comment:Joined Conway 1906, entered RN
Sources:
D V Duff (Douglas Valder) Conway years:14/15 Rank:Ty Lieutenant RNVR
MiD(3): Enterprise and seamanship while serving off the Libyan coast Only one MiD found in the Gazette and Unit Histories. An adventurous character and prolific author, he is well described in the Notable Old Conways section
Date:19.09.41 Unit:NOIC Derna and CO HM Yacht "Eskimo Nell" Where:Western Desert Schooner Flotilla, Mediterranean Gazette number:35281 (5500)
Comment:Final wartime job was with the Admiralty "Irregular Warfare Depart" in Teignmouth
Sources:Page 2 http://www.unithistories.com/units_index/default.asp?file=../officers/personsx.html
J Duncan (John) Conway years:NK Rank:Captain MN
OBE: A long citation, incuding: ... courage, skill and outstading seamanship in difficult and dangerous circumstances .... valuable services to military authorities, troops and refugees ... The ship was at Singapore as the Japanese advanced
Date:27.08.43 Unit:Not stated in Gazette Where:Singapore Gazette number:36151 (3865)
Comment:The Chief Engineer was included in this citation
Sources:Page 1
A H Easton (Alan Herbert) Conway years:17/19 Rank:Lt Cdr RCNR
DSC: Distinguished service before the Enemy. Working with two others, sank U-588 on 31.07.42 Commanded two corvettes and a destroyer
Date:18.11.42 Unit:HMCS Sackville (Flower Cl.) Where:North Atlantic Gazette number:Not quoted
Comment:Died Sept.'01. Author "50 North"
Sources:http://www.rcnvr.com/E%20-%20RCN%20-%20WW2.php
A H Easton (Alan Herbert) Conway years:17/19 Rank:Lieut Cdr DSC RCNR
MiD: Outstanding skill and devotion to duty in a successful action against Enemy trawlers and U-Boats
Date:03.10.44 Unit:HMCS Saskatchewan Where:Atlantic Gazette number:Not given
Comment:Left the service at the end of 1944
Sources:http://www.rcnvr.com/E%20-%20RCN%20-%20WW2.php
G O R Eliott (Gerald Otho Rooskie) Conway years:1888/90 Rank:Commander RN (Retd)
OBE: Gazette 40616 of 25.10.55 publicises his death on 5 September 1955 in Paignton for Probate purposes
Date:WW1 Unit:Not known Where:Not known Gazette number:See below
Comment:See WW1 Listing. Shown as "RN" but this is possibly an error
Sources:Page 51
R W Ellis (Robert Wilson) Conway years:18/20 Rank:Ty Lieut RNR
DSC: Birthday Honours: For Gallantry, or outstanding service, or zeal, patience and cheerfulness, and for setting an example of wholehearted devotion to duty without which the high standard of the Royal Navy could not have been upheld
Date:28.05.43 Unit:Not stated in citation. A minesweeper Where:Not stated Gazette number:36033
Comment:List 1985 shows Cdr R W Ellis RNR in Liverpool
Sources:U-Boat.net has him CO HMS Lyme Regis (Bangor M/S) as T/Cdr RNVR from 05.03.45 CO Seagull (Halcyon) 16.08.43-13.02.45
M C English (Malcolm Christopher) Conway years:29/31 Rank:Lieutenant RNR
MiD: Two promotion Gazettes raised for MC English RNR, to Sub Lt (24.9.39) and to Lt Cdr 22.10.47 CO of KLO (Nor.A/S Whaler) in N Africa, and Gloxinia Flower Cl) 05.04.42 to10.43
Date:NK Unit:Anti Submarine Escorts Where:Atlantic and Mediterranean Gazette number:Not found
Comment:
Sources:http://www.naval-history.net/ http://www.uboat.net/index.html
A F Esson (Alan Flockhart) Conway years:35-ish Rank:Lieutenant RNR
MiD: For gallantry, tencity and undaunted devotion to duty on patrols in the Aegean area during one of the most dangerous periods of the war in the Mediterranean
Date:15.06.45 Unit:HM S/M Ultimatum Where:Mediterranean Gazette number:37136 (3188)
Comment:CO of Ultimatum from 11.06.45 to 04.09.45
Sources:Page 2 http://www.uboat.net/allies/warships/ship/3544.html
A F Esson (Alan Flockhart) Conway years:35-ish Rank:Midshipman RNR
MiD: Good services in operations off the Dutch, Belgian and French coasts Venomous was active in the evacuation of Allied forces from Europe. She continued in the role of convoy escort throughout the war.
Date:27.08.40 Unit:HMS Venomous (V&W Destroyer) Where:European waters Gazette number:34933 (5265
Comment:Lieut A F Esson RNR to Reired List 28.05.49
Sources: http://www.naval-history.net/xGM-Chrono-10DD-09VW-Venomous.htm
C Euman (Charles) Conway years:1899/1901* Rank:Commander RN (Retd)
MiD: For services in the withdrawal of Allied Armies from the beaches at Dunkirk
Date:18.08.40 Unit:HM Skoot Brandaris (Balloon Vessel) Where:Dunkirk Gazette number:34925 (5068)
Comment:Shown as i/c Lady Blanche (6/40) and Britanny (7/41)
Sources:Page 6 * The Conway
D H Everett (Douglas Henry) Conway years:13/14 Rank:Captain MBE RN
DSO: In recognition of the gallant and successful action with the "Admiral Graf Spee". 'who, as Commanders of their ships, having done as much as they cluld during the long months of waiting to perfect ...... so that they dstood the test of battle
Date:23.02.40 Unit:HMS Ajax Where:Battle of the River Plate Gazette number:34796 (1057)
Comment:Listed as D D Everett. Officer of the Chilean Order of Merit
Sources:http://www.unithistories.com/units_index/default.asp?file=../officers/personsx.html Page 1
D H Everett (Douglas Henry) Conway years:13/14 Rank:Captain MBE DSO RN
MiD: Also awarded MiD 05.44 for Operation Shingle and CBE at the end of the war in the Far East whaer he commanded the Carrier HMS Arbiter
Date:21.12.43 Unit:Staff Officer Force V Where:Invasion of Sicily Gazette number:NK
Comment:Rear Admiral D H Everett, CB, CBE, DSO, RN died 26.08.1986
Sources:http://www.unithistories.com/units_index/default.asp?file=../officers/personsx.html
M R L Faning (Michael Roger Eaton) Conway years:24/25 Rank:Lieut Cdr RN
DSC: States "withdrawal from Crete", no further details
Date:08.01.42 Unit:Boat Unit, RM Mobile Naval Base Defence Where:Crete Mediterranean Gazette number:Not found
Comment:List 1985 shows Cdr MRE Faning, OBE, DSC RN (24/25) Suffolk (died 03/91)
Sources:http://www.unithistories.com/units_index/default.asp?file=../officers/personsx.html OBE awarded in 1958. T/F from RNR in 1937
W V Fitzmaurice (William Vere) Conway years:NK Rank:Sub Lieut RNR
DSC: For courage and devotion to duty during operations inthe Mediterranean S/Lt Fitzmaurice and 8 ratings wounded when Ouse sunk by a mine
Date:08.08.41 Unit:HMS Nile (for Trawler OUSE) Where:TObruk Gazette number:35242 (46500
Comment:No entries in LG after award
Sources:Page 2 Naval-History.net
W E Fletcher (William Edmund) Conway years:19/20 Rank:Lieut Cdr RN
Albert Medal (Posthumous): A sad and noted event, see CWGC entry at reference Lost life attempting to rescue Amy Johnson in the Thames estuary
Date:13.05.41 Unit:HMS Hazlemere (CO January 1941) Where:East coast convoy escort Gazette number:35164
Comment:See Memorial data. Note: AM would have bcome GC had Fletcher survived
Sources: http://www.cwgc.org/search/casualty_details.aspx?casualty=2361382
C E N Frankcom (Charles Edward Newall) Conway years:18/20 Rank:Commander RNR
OBE: New Year's Honours 1943 Nothing found in Gazette. Well known post-war as Marine Superintendent of Ocean Weather Ships (Meteorological Office
Date:01/01/43 Unit:HMS Leigh (Southend Pier) Where:Probably E. Coast Convoys Gazette number:Seedie's Roll
Comment:List 1985 shows Cdr CEM Frankcom OBE RNR (Retd), Norwich
Sources:Seedie's Roll http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Southend_Pier#HMS_Leigh mentions HMS Leigh
I E Fraser (Ian Edward) Conway years:36/38 Rank:Lieutenant RNR
DSC: Bravery in successful Submarine patrols Sahib is recorded as sinking U-301 on 21.01.43
Date:06.04.43 Unit:HM S/M Sahib Where:Mediterranean Gazette number:359167 (1584)
Comment:Lieut Cdr I E Fraser, VC, DSC, RD*, RNR (retd) is a Patron of the Conway Club
Sources:Page 2. http://www.naval-history.net/xGM-Chrono-12SS-06S-Sahib.htm
I E Fraser (Ian Edward) Conway years:36/38 Rank:Lieut, VC, DSC, RNR
Legion of Merit (USA): For outstanding services when in command of HM S/M XE-3
Date:29.11.46 Unit:HMS Bonaventure (for HM S/M XE-3) Where:Far East Gazette number:37805 (5912)
Comment:Went on to become a pioneer in the commercial diving industry
Sources:Page 2
I E Fraser (Ian Edward) Conway years:36/38 Rank:Lieutenant DSC, RNR
VC: A long citation detailing the exploit when XE-3 sank a Japanese cruiser in the Johore Strait it includes " ... courage and determination are beyond praise ... "
Date:09.11.45 Unit:HMS Bonaventure (for HM S/M XE-3) Where:Far East Gazette number:37346 (5529)
Comment:One of WW2's most famous daring and gallant exploits
Sources:Page 2 Personal account in his book "Frogman VC" 1957
J L Fraser (James Lovat) Conway years:33/35 Rank:Ty Lieut RNVR
MiD (Posthumous): Bravery and skill in a successful attack on Enemy shipping while serving in Light Coastal Forces
Date:18.06.43 Unit:HM MTB 233 Where:Home waters Gazette number:36062 (2819)
Comment:See Memorial Board. Buried in Killearn Parish Churchyard
Sources:http://www.cwgc.org/search/casualty_details.aspx?casualty=2843704 Page 1
J B Fraser-Smith (James Buchanan) Conway years:37/39 Rank:
MiD: Nothing found
Date: Unit: Where: Gazette number:
Comment:
Sources:
R H Garstin (Richard Hart) Conway years:1900/02* Rank:Captain OBE RIN
CBE: For distinguished services in the Persian Gulf Operation Countenance involved an Anglo-Soviet invasion of Iran to secure the oil fields and supply lines to the Russian Eastern Front
Date:06.03.42 Unit:Naval Officer in Charge, Basrah Where:Iraq Gazette number:35481 (1105)
Comment:Lost while Commodore of Ocean Convoys in October 1942 in SS Stentor
Sources:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anglo-Soviet_invasion_of_Iran *"The Conway" - entered RIM. The Liverpool Naval Memorial
W E Gelling (William Emerson) Conway years:NK Rank:Lieutenant RD RNR
DSC: Gaz 34873 14.06.40 awards RD Shown as CO Teroma 10.06.40 (Trawler M/S) and Aristocrat 01/01/41 (AA Escort Paddler)
Date:NK Unit:NK Where:NK Gazette number:NK
Comment:
Sources:Nothing found in Gazette other than RD despite unusual name
W Gibson (William) Conway years:02/04 Rank:Lieut Colonel, DSO, MC
OBE: King's Birthday Honours
Date:28.05.43 Unit:Home Guard Where:Buckinghamshire Gazette number:36033 (2426)
Comment:List 1985: Lt Col W Gibson, DSO, OBE, MC, FSI in Bucks
Sources: MC was WW1, see Honours Board
H J Giles (Herbert Joseph) Conway years:NK Rank:Captain, RD, RNR (Retd)
OBE: Birthday Honours
Date:05.06.42 Unit:Master, Merchant Navy Where:At sea, not specified Gazette number:35586 (2490)
Comment:
Sources:
G A W Goodwin (George Archibald Wycliffe) Conway years:31/33 appr Rank:Lieut(A) RN
OBE (CWGC shows MBE): Nothing found in Gazette
Date:27/04/1945 Unit:HMS Garuda Where:RN Air Station, S India Gazette number:NK
Comment:Cat C identity in Memorial Listing Killed 16.11.44 aged 34 years
Sources:Data from CWGC Web-site only
R J G Goodwin (Richard John Grove) Conway years:20's? Rank:A/Lieut Cdr RNR
DSC: Minesweeping in support of Western Desert Skill endurance and devotion to duty in clearing Enemy minefields to enable supply convoys and bombardment forces to operate in support of the 8th Army intheir advance from Egypt to Tunis
Date:05.05.44 Unit:HMS Gullane Where:North African Coast Gazette number:36505 (2126)
Comment:Lieut. Cdr R J G Goodwin, RD, DSC, RNR retires 01.07.50
Sources:Page 2 http://www.mcdoa.org.uk/ww_ii_awards_for_rn_minesweeping_G.htm
R J G Goodwin (Richard John Grove) Conway years: Rank:Lieut RNR
MiD: Kings Birthday Honurs
Date:01.07.41 Unit:HMS Borde Where: Gazette number:35204 (3747)
Comment:Described as a magnetic mine experiemental craft
Sources:Page 13 http://www.mcdoa.org.uk/ww_ii_awards_for_rn_minesweeping_G.htm
H C Gowan (Henry Carty) Conway years:29/30 Rank:Lieutenant RN
MiD: For promptness and resource in the salvage of (their) ship
Date:03.07.42 Unit: Where: Gazette number:35622 (2985)
Comment:List 1985 Cdr HC Gowan, OBE RN (Retd) Helensburgh
Sources:
H Gray (Henry (Conway records Henry L)) Conway years:NK Rank:
DSO: Harold Lord Gray was commissioned as Pilot Officer in January 1943 (doubtful)
Date: Unit: Where: Gazette number:Nothing found
Comment:
Sources:
J F Gray (John Francis) Conway years:28/30 Rank:
DFC:
Date: Unit: Where: Gazette number:Nothing found
Comment:Obstinately unsuccessful search
Sources:
W V S Green (William Victor Spiers) Conway years:40/43 Rank:Midshipman RNR
MiD: For gallantry, distinguished service and devotion to duty during the action in which Scharnorst was engaged and sunk
Date:03/03/1944 Unit:HMS Sheffield (?) Where:Northern Arctic waters Gazette number:36411
Comment:Reported to have maintained discipline in the TS during the action
Sources:London Gazette 36411 page 3
K C Grieve (Kenneth Campbell) Conway years:25/28 Rank:Lieutenant RN
MiD: For courage, enterprise, and devotion to duty in conract with the Enemy Gaz 35166 (2870) of 16.05.41 repeats to awards and adds " for outstanding courage & skill in a brilliant and wholly successful night attack by the FAA on the Italian Fleet at Taranto
Date:10.01.41 Unit:HMS Eagle Where: Gazette number:35041 (260)
Comment:J W Hale received the DSO for this action
Sources:Page 2
G W T Griffiths (Glyn Walter Thomas) Conway years:33/35 Rank:
MiD: No information
Date: Unit: Where: Gazette number:Nothing found
Comment:
Sources:
J Groves (John) Conway years:39/40? Rank:Midshipman RNR
MiD: For courage and skill in dangerous minesweeping operations Operation Antidote
Date:26.05.44 Unit:HMS Poole Where:At sea Gazette number:36537 (2496)
Comment:
Sources:Page 4 http://www.mcdoa.org.uk/ww_ii_awards_for_rn_minesweeping_G.htm
A E Haes (Arthur Ernest) Conway years:NK Rank:Wing Commander RAF
OBE: New Year Honours
Date:28.12.45 Unit:NK Where:NK Gazette number:37407
Comment:Promoted to Wing Cdr 10.12.40
Sources:Page 4
E M Haes (Edward Mount) Conway years:11/13* Rank:Commander RN
DSC: Kings Birthday Honours For outstanding zeal, patience and cheerfulness and for never failing to set an exmple of wholehearted devotion to duty
Date:05.06.42 Unit:NK Where:NK Gazette number:35586 (2506)
Comment:Navy List could be researched
Sources:Page 32 * The Conway
E M Haes (Edward Mount) Conway years:11/13* Rank:Acting Captain DSC RN
King Haakon VII Freedon Cross: For services connected to the liberation of Norway
Date:11.04.47 Unit:NK Where:NK Gazette number:37931 (1675)
Comment:
Sources:Page 1 * The Conway
J N F Haigh (John Noel Fisher) Conway years:16/18* Rank:Commander (E) RN
MiD: For courage, leadership and skill
Date:25.06.43 Unit:NK Where:NK Gazette number:36072 (2947)
Comment:
Sources:Page 3 * The Conway
W B E Hailstone (William Blaxland Ernest) Conway years:NK Rank:Lieut Cdr RNR
DSC: For bravery in action and under fire at Tobruk
Date:13.11.42 Unit:NK Where:Mediteranean Gazette number:35788 (4990)
Comment:
Sources:Page 2
D M Hainsworth (Derek Milner) Conway years:40/42? Rank:Midshipman RNR
DSC: Successful actions against U-Boats while on convoy escort duty U-91, U358 and U-392 sunk
Date:06/06/1944 Unit:HM Ships Affleck, Dahlia, Garlies, Gore Gould, Hurricane, and Spey Where:North Atlantic Escort Group Gazette number:
Comment:See also Lt Cdr Magnus Work's Bar to the DSC
Sources:London Gazette 36551 2/06/1944 page 1
W E Halbert (William Edward) Conway years:NK Rank:Lieut Cdr RNR
DSC: Minesweeping in support of Western Desert Minesweeping almost continuously throughout the War,commanding Romney, Whitehaven, Postillion May have commanded Corvette Marigold for 8 months in 1942 (doubtful)
Date:09.05.44 Unit:HMS Whitehaven (Bangor M/S) Where:Mediterranean Gazette number:36505 (2126)
Comment:Native of Toxteth. Invalided out 06.04.47
Sources:http://www.unithistories.com/units_index/default.asp?file=../officers/personsx.html http://www.uboat.net/allies/warships/ship/4788.html
W E Halbert (William Edward) Conway years:NK Rank:Lieut RNR
MiD (3): For good service in minesweeping operations MiD(2) 31.03.42 for Minefield clearance; MiD(3) Normandy, Operation Neptune
Date:03.09.40 Unit:HMS Sutton Where:Dunkirk Gazette number:34938
Comment:Native of Toxteth. Invalided out 06.04.47
Sources:http://www.naval-history.net/xGM-Chrono-22MS-OldHunt-Sutton.htm
J W Hale (John William) Conway years:20/22* Rank:Lieut Cdr RN
DSO: Outstanding courage and skill in a brilliant and wholly successful attack by the Fleet Air Arm on the Italian fleet at Taranto CO of 819 Squadron Feb 1940- Jan 1941
Date:16.05.41 Unit:HMS Illustrious Where:Mediterranean Gazette number:35166 (2869)
Comment:
Sources:Page 1 * The Conway
A R Halfhide (Arthur Robert) Conway years:03/05* Rank:Captain RN
CBE: New Year's Honours Shown as NOIC Isle of Man 09.44 to 07.45
Date:02.01.40 Unit:HMS Adventure (Minelayer) Where:Home waters Gazette number:34763
Comment:Career NO; retired 1945
Sources:Page 1; * "The Conway"
C E Hall (Charles Edward) Conway years:21/23 Rank:A/ Lieut Cdr RNR (Retd)
MiD (1): For gallantry, determination and undaunted devotion to duty during the landing of Allied Forces on the coast of Normandy
Date:10.11.44 Unit:Not stated Where:Normandy Gazette number:36794 (5219)
Comment:Awarded RD 06.10.44
Sources:
C E Hall (Charles Edward) Conway years:21/23 Rank:Actg Lieut Cdr RD RNR (Retd)
MiD(2): New Years Honours. "For gallantry and outstanding service in the face of the Enemy and for zeal patience and cheefulness in dangerous waters and for stting an example for outstanding devotion to duty, upholding the high standard of the traditions of the Royal Navy"
Date:229.12.44 Unit:Not stated Where:Not stated Gazette number:36866 (47)
Comment:Awarded RD 06.10.44
Sources:
T G S Hall (Thomas George Stanley) Conway years:16/18 Rank:Ty Lieutenant RNVR
MiD: Birthday Honours "For gallantry or outstanding service in the face of the Enemy and for zeal patience and cheefulness in dangerous waters and for setting an example for outstanding devotion to duty, upholding the high standard of the traditions of the Royal Navy"
Date:01.06.44 Unit:Not stated Where:Not stated Gazette number:36544 (2604)
Comment:Where was a 44 year old Lt RNVR serving| with such distinction?
Sources:
A R Hallett (Alan Ritson) Conway years:NK Rank:Lieutenant RN
DSC: For bravery and skill in air operations in the Middle East
Date:02.10.42 Unit: Where:Middle East Gazette number:35733 (4353)
Comment:No other entries for Hallett post-war
Sources:Page 3
T W B P Hamilton (Timothy Walker Beamish Pollock) Conway years:NK Rank:Sub Lieut RNR
MiD: For determination and skill in action against Enemy Submarines Record shows Hydrangea (Lt J E Woolfenden) sank U-401 03.08.41 No record found of a DSC
Date:21.11.41 Unit:HMS Hydrangea Where:North Atlantic Gazette number:35357 (6772)
Comment:Lieut TWBP Hamilton DSC RNR shown as CO of HMS Clarkia from 07.03.45
Sources:Page 2. U-boat.net
J Harrison Broadley (John) Conway years:NK Rank:A/ Sqdn Leader RAF (MiD)
DFC: A long citation: While leading an attack on Enemy destroyers near Pantellaria one engine was hit and caught fire; the attack pressed, but both engines failed; bombs hit a target ship before the aircraft went into the sea. (Reported missing)
Date:29.08.41 Unit:No. 82 Squadron (Blenheims) Where:Mediteranean Gazette number:35260
Comment:Died of cancer after voluntarily piloting an aircraft through the fall-out of UK 1st atomic bomb .
Sources:Page 7 Clearly survived. Transferred to the Reserve in 11/45. Nat Front parliamentary candidate 1973
R V Hartley (Robert Victor) Conway years:31/33 Rank:Third Officer, Merchant Navy
MiD: For brave conduct when (his) ship encountered Enemy ships, submarines, aircraft or mines One of a long list of recipients of MN Commendations
Date:30.07.43 Unit:Merchant Ship Where:At sea Gazette number:36115 (3483)
Comment:
Sources:Page 3
W J Haughton (Wilfred John) Conway years:NK Rank:Ty Lieut RNVR
Bar to DSC: For courage and skill in dangerous minesweeping operations for Operation Antidote
Date:14.04.44 Unit:HMS Boston Where:Mediterranean Gazette number:36537 (2819)
Comment:
Sources:http://www.mcdoa.org.uk/ww_ii_awards_for_rn_minesweeping_H.htm Page 4
W J Haughton (Wilfred John) Conway years:NK Rank:Ty Lieut RNVR
DSC: For great skill, endurance & devotion to duty in clearing enemy minefields to enable supply convoys and bombardment forces to operate in support of the 8th Army in their advance from Egypt to Tunis
Date:05.05.44 Unit:HMS Boston (Bangor class M/S) Where:North African waters Gazette number:36505 (2126)
Comment:
Sources:Page 2 http://www.mcdoa.org.uk/ww_ii_awards_for_rn_minesweeping_H.htm
G H Hayes (Godfrey Harry) Conway years:36/38 Rank:Prob A/Sub Lt RNR
DSC: For Courageous and Continuous good service in the Channel Mobile Balloon Barrage Trassferred to the Canadian Navy in 1942. King's Gold Medal 1938
Date:27.12.42 Unit:HMS Gatinais (ex-French ship) - Navigating Officer Where:English Channel Gazette number:Unable to locate
Comment:Newsletter No 52 2006 has obituary of Captain G H Hayes DSC OMM CD RCN
Sources:http://www.rcnvr.com/a%20-%20CANADIANS%20in%20RN%20-%20WW2.php RCN Awards web-site
J W Hayman (James William) Conway years:NK Rank:Chief Petty Officer RN
MiD: For skill and enterprise in action against Enemy submarines
Date:23.01.42 Unit:HMS Marigold Where: Gazette number:35432 (434)
Comment:Unlikely, but fits the search criteria
Sources:
P W Hayward (Peter William) Conway years:39/40 Rank:Lieut RNR (19/8/44)
MiD: For exceptional skill, courage and resource while serving in HMS Ekins in an action in which two explosive motor boats and a midget submarine were destroyed and lter for their good work damage control and bringing their ship safely to port after being torpedoed
Date:13.07.45 Unit:HMS Ekins (Captain Class Frigate) Where:European waters Gazette number:37180 (3671)
Comment:List 1985 in Bungay, Suffolk
Sources:Pages 1, 2 See http://www.uboat.net/allies/warships/ship/5658.html to find fate of Ekins
E Hewitt (Eric) Conway years:19/21 Rank:Commander RD RNR
MiD: For courage and endurance in defence against enemy air attacks while serving in HM Ships Shoreham, Hythe and Rye on convoy escort duty
Date:19.11.43 Unit:HMS Shoreham (CO) Where:Home waters Gazette number:36259
Comment:Captain E Hewitt RD RNR, List 1985 Capt/Super Conway
Sources:Gazette page 2
F B Higgins (Francis Bernard) Conway years:14/15 Rank:Chief Inspector of Mines
OBE: Birthday Honours List WW1 Gazette searched with no trace
Date:04.06.46 Unit:Colonial Mines Service Where:Gold Coast Gazette number:37598 (2795)
Comment:Element of doubt, but sounds convincing
Sources:
J S de M Hill (Joseph (John) Sterndale de Montclare (or Montclar or Montelan)) Conway years:35/36 Rank:Sub Lieutenant RN
DSC: New Year Honours For gallantry and outstanding service in the face of the Enemy Seedie's Roll states Minesweeping in North Russia in 1942
Date:29.12.42 Unit:HMS Halcyon Where:Northern Waters Gazette number:35841 (24)
Comment:Note variations to recorded names
Sources:Gaz: 36220 22.03.43 shows promotion from S/Lt to Lt 16.11.42
J S de M Hill (Joseph (John) Sterndale de Montclare (or Montclar)) Conway years:35/36 Rank:Lieutenant DSC RN
DSC with Bar: See previous entry for first DSC and note confusion over names in Gazette.
Date: Unit: Where: Gazette number:Nothing found
Comment:
Sources:
F W Hilton (Frederick William) Conway years:NK Rank:Sqdn Ldr RAFO
AFC: The King pleased to award to AFC
Date:11.10.40 Unit:NK Where:NK Gazette number:34966 (5958)
Comment:Nothing further found
Sources:
G C Hocart (George Collas) Conway years:23/24 Rank:Lieut RNR (Retd)
DSC: For bravery, skill and resolution while minesweeping in North Russian waters
Date:19.03.43 Unit:HMS Hazard (Halcyon M/S - C.O.) Where:North Russian waters Gazette number:35950 (1371)
Comment:Lst 1985 in Guernsey. Commanded Hazard 03.08.42 to 05.01.43
Sources:Page 3. Naval-history.net shows him as CO of HMS Harrow before going to Hazard U-boat.net
P N Hopper (Peter Nelson) Conway years:35/37 appr Rank:Midshipman RNR
MiD: For coolness, skill and enterprise when an Italian Convoy and its Escorts were sunk between Sicily and Tripoli Action is mentioned in U-boat.net entry
Date:01.08.41 Unit:HMS Nubian Where:Mediterranean Gazette number:35237 (451)
Comment:List 1985 shows P.Hopper (43/45) in Mosman NSW Australia
Sources:Page 2
N S Hulse (Neil Sidney) Conway years:35/37 Rank:Second Officer MN
MBE: The ship ..... was incessantly attacked for five days ... hit by bombs abandonment was ordered. The ship's Anti-Aircraft defence was in charge of the Second Officer ...... the ship put up such a fine defence.
Date:15.01.43 Unit:Empire Lawrence (a CAM ship) Where:North Russian Convoy Gazette number:35869 (394)
Comment:Died Aug '07 (Conway newsletter obituary)
Sources:Page 2. This was the infamous Convoy PQ16 15 crew lost (Lloyd's War Losses)
E G G Hunt (Eric George Guilding) Conway years:15/17* Rank:Commander RIN
DSC: For outstanding service in coastal operation in the Red Sea which led to the capture of Massawa in April 1941, and the clearing of the harbour at Massawa
Date:31.08.45 Unit:Not stated Where:Red Sea Gazette number:37281
Comment:Gazette informs that A/Captain E G G Hunt RN (ex-RIN) retires as WSR Captain 11.47 (health)
Sources:Page 3 * "The Conway" - entered RIM
F W Hunt (Frank William) Conway years:36/39 Rank:Lieutenant RN
MBE: New Year's Honours List Carried out occupation surveys and supported landings in Sicily and the Mediterranean
Date:29.12.44 Unit:Hydrographic Survey Unit Where:Mediterranean Gazette number:36866
Comment:List 1985 in Lrt. Hutt, NZ (Cdr RN Retd)
Sources:Charts & Surveys in Peace & War" - Morris
G E Hunt (George Edward) Conway years:30/32 Rank:Lieut & Lieut Cdr RN
DSO* DSC* Mid*: A noted submarine "Ace" during WW2, continued a long career in the Royal Navy Conway Club newsletter prints letter from 90 years old Captain Hunt describing the loss of HM S/M Unity on 29/04/40
Date:1942-1944 Unit:HMS/Ms Unity, Proteus, Ultor and Polish S/M Sokol Where:Mainly Mediterranean Gazette number:See below
Comment:This distinguished Old Conway and retired naval officer lives in Queensland (2008)
Sources:http://www.unithistories.com/units_index/default.asp?file=../officers/personsx.html
W K Hunter (William Kelly) Conway years:22/24 Rank:Lieut Cdr RD RNR
OBE: No trace of Gazette in this name nor on any search sites Two Gazettes found awarding RD Oct '42 and promotion to Lieut Cdr in May '41
Date:NK Unit: Where: Gazette number:Not found
Comment:1985 List Lt Cdr OBE RD RNR (ret) in California
Sources:Gazettes 35196 and 35766
F G Hutchings (Frank Goddard) Conway years:18/20 Rank:Lt Cdr RD RCNR
MiD: This officer stands out as an excellent example of a good commanding officer. Keen capable, energetic, hard-working he radiates an atmosphere of cheerful efficiency wherever he goes; and his unswerving devotion to duty is in the highest traditions of the Service
Date:08.01.44 Unit:HMCS Westmount (CO - Bangor class M/S) Where:Canadian waters Gazette number:NY Hons Jan '44
Comment:List 1985 in Ontario
Sources:RCN World War Two.. He served continually in minesweepers throughout http://www.rcnvr.com/H%20-%20RCN%20-%20WW2.php
K Hutchings (Probable ident) (Kenelm Jocelyn Townshend) Conway years:16/19 Rank:Commander RNR
Crois de Guerrre: No trace of this award to a Hutchings in the London Gazette
Date:NK Unit:NK Where:NK Gazette number:
Comment:In 1985 List: Cdr RNR Ret .i Sussex
Sources:
K Hutchings (Probable ident) (Kenelm Jocelyn Townshend) Conway years:16/19 Rank:Commander RD RNR
MiD: For gallantry, skill, determination and undaunted devotion to duty during the landing of Allied Forces on the coast of Normandy
Date:14.11.44 Unit:Not stated Where:Normandy Gazette number:36815 (5456)
Comment:A long list of honours. In 1985 List: Cdr RNR Ret .in Sussex
Sources:
A R de L Innis (Aubrey Richard de Lisle) Conway years:33/35 Rank:Flight Lieut RAF
DFC: King's Birthday List
Date:06.07.43 Unit:No 248 Squadron Where: Gazette number:36084 (3094)
Comment:Retd 1957 as Wing Cdr
Sources:248 Squadron
A R de L Innis (Aubrey Richard de Lisle) Conway years:33/35 Rank:Flight Lieut RAF
MiD: Gazette not found
Date:NK Unit:248 Squadron (Blenheims, Mosquito LR Fighters) Where:Coastal Command Gazette number:
Comment:List 1985 Sheepwash, N Devon - Wing Cdr (Retd)
Sources:http://www.raf.mod.uk/history_old/h248.html
G W A T Irvine (George Walter Alexander Thomas Irvine) Conway years:NK Rank:Commander RNR (Retd)
DSC: Birthday Honours - a long list of naval officers: For gallantry or oustanding service in the face of the Enemy ..... without which the high tradition of the Royal Navy could not have been upheld
Date:28.05.43 Unit:Not stated Where:Not stated Gazette number:36033 (2442)
Comment:
Sources:Page 26
G W A T Irvine (George Walter Alexander Thomas Irvine) Conway years:NK Rank:Lieut Cdr RNR (Retd)
MiD: Gazette entry for the MiD not found. Commander Irvine commanded three Bangor class mine- sweepers from August 1941 to February 1945, being awarded the DSC in the last named.
Date:NK Unit:HM Ships Fraserburgh, Romney or Whitehaven Where:At sea Gazette number:NK
Comment:More research would determine the operational areas.
Sources:Uboat-net
R B Irving (Robert Beaufin) Conway years:1890/92 appr Rank:Capt. RD OBE RNR (Ret)
KB: Birthday Honours
Date:28.05.43 Unit:Commodore Captain Cunard White Star Ltd Where:At Sea Gazette number:36033 (2418)
Comment:Sir Robert Irving (1877-1954) inherited the family home "Bonshaw"
Sources:Page 2
R B Irving (Robert Beaufin) Conway years:1890/92 appr Rank:Lieut Cdr RD RNR
OBE: For valuable services in Naval Transport , as Officer-in-Charge Landing military stores on the Palestine coast
Date:29.07.19 Unit:CinC Mediterranean Staff Where:Palestine Gazette number:31483 (9832)
Comment:Sir Robert Irving (1877-1954) inherited the family home "Bonshaw"
Sources:Page 2. Should be on WW1 Honours Board (and, indeed, is!) http://erwinbagpiper.com/a_short_history_of_bonshaw.htm
W J Jennings (William John) Conway years:37/39? Rank:Midshipman RNR
DSC: For bravery and endurance mineweeping under attack from Enemy aircraft Since he lost his life before this award was gazetted, he possibly died without knowing he had been honoured
Date:06.02.42 Unit:HMS Sotra (M/S Whaler) Where:Mediterranean Gazette number:35449(684)
Comment:Mid W J Jennings DSC RNR lost in Barham 25.11.41, see Memorial Lists
Sources:Page 2 http://www.naval-history.net/ most useful
J Johnston (John) Conway years:1887/89 Rank:
DSC: Nothing found, WW1 or 2 He was possibly Master (aged mid- to late-sixties).
Date: Unit: Where: Gazette number:
Comment:
Sources:
S Keay (Stanley Walter) Conway years:NK Rank:Chief Officer Merchant Navy
OBE: Ship was attacked by Enemy aircraft, caught fire and was lost. A very long citation regarding a ship on fire in convoy, during which the Chief Officer acted with great gallantry, only leaving the ship when she finally foundered
Date:23.01.44 Unit:NK Where:Mediterranean Gazette number:36347
Comment:This is a "possible" and requires the dates to be checked
Sources:
F G King (Frederic Geoffrey) Conway years:21/23 Rank:Ty Lieut RNR
MiD: Birthday Honours For outstanding zeal, patience and cheerfulness, and never failing to set an example of whole- hearted devotion to duty
Date:27.06.41 Unit:Not found Where:Not found Gazette number:35204 (3747)
Comment:
Sources:Page 13
R B Knibbs (Richard Burden) Conway years:22/24 Rank:Lieut R.A
MiD: Gazette 36074 promoted BSM Burden to Subaltern 29.06.43 MiD may have been posthumous, no record found
Date:27/04/1905 Unit:80 HAA Regt. Where:Italy Gazette number:NK
Comment:KiA Italy 1944; buried in the Florence War Cenetry
Sources:CWGC Rolls
G D Knight (George Douglas) Conway years:NK Rank:Third Officer
MiD: For gallantry, skill & resolution while an important convoy was fought through to Malta in the face of relentless attacks by day & night from Enemy aircraft, submarines ansd surface forces
Date:05.02.43 Unit:Not known Where:Mediterranean (Operation Pedestal) Gazette number:35895
Comment:See also D Young in the same citation
Sources:Page 2 (710)
G T Labey (George Thomas) Conway years:02/04 Rank:Branch Pilot (Ret)
MBE: Birthday Honours
Date:04.06.46 Unit:Bengal Pilot Service Where:India Gazette number:47598 (2792)
Comment:Also awarded Military Cross WW1
Sources:Page 38 The Conway, page 226 shows Labey and FHA Lendrum as having entered the BPS
I H Laing (Ian Horace) Conway years:30/32 Rank:Ty Sub Lieut RNR
DSC: New Year Honours 1942 Nothing found on Gazette web-site
Date:Post '42 Unit:Schooner Tiberio Where:Western Desert Service Gazette number:
Comment:List 1985 in Liverpool
Sources:Seelie's Roll Navy-Net lists him as C.O. of Tiberio
H R Lane* (Harry Robertson) Conway years:1900? Rank:Commodore RNR
OBE: Birthday Honours
Date:02.06.43 Unit: Where:Ocean Convoys Gazette number:
Comment:Entered RNR as Lt in 1924. I/C Southend-on-Sea 1941-42
Sources:Unit histories
G H Lang (George Holbrow) Conway years:1896-97 Rank:Commander RN
DSO: For services in Torpedo Boats and Destroyers up to the 31 December 1917
Date:05.03.18 Unit:Torpedo Boat Destroyers Where:Not stated Gazette number:30564 (2927)
Comment:Why is this in the WW2 Honours List?
Sources:Page 1 The Conway lists him as entering the Navy 1897 and the DSO entry
C J Lawrence (Charles James) Conway years:21/23 Rank:Sqdrn Ldr RAFVR
MiD: Official number 76487 quoted for OBE may be wrong
Date: Unit: Where: Gazette number:No trace
Comment:List 1985 Gosport
Sources:
C J Lawrence (Charles James) Conway years:21/23 Rank:Sqdrn Ldr RAFVR
OBE: New Year's Honours
Date:28.12.45 Unit:NK Where:NK Gazette number:37407 (38)
Comment:List 1985 Gosport
Sources:
P H Learmont (Percy Hewitt) Conway years:10/12* Rank:Captain RIN
CIE: Birthday Honours Mentioned as a much respected investigating officer in the Indian Navy "mutiny" of 1946
Date:04.06.46 Unit:RIN Staff Where:India Gazette number:37598
Comment:Thirty five years, including two wars, deserves recognition! Died a the age of 91 years
Sources:Gazette 334499 shows Transferred from RIM to RN. "Under Two Flags" *The Conway: Entered RI Marine; Gazette: retired 06/6/47 (with CIE)
T E S Leigh (Thomas Edwin Shea) Conway years:35/37? Rank:Midshipman RNR
MiD: For daring, resource and devotion to duty in the Second Battle of Narvik Icarus was an "I" Clas Fleet destroyer equipped to lay mines
Date:28.06.40 Unit:HMS Icarus Where:Norwegian waters Gazette number:34885
Comment:Commendation for Brave Conduct for assisting the Police in making an arrest
Sources:Page 4000 Gazette 23.09.55: TES Leigh (deceased), Chief Offr. ss Benin Palm, awarded Queen's
H O L'Estrange (Henry Owen) Conway years:26/29 Rank:Lieut RNR
DSC: New Year's Honours 1942. Involved with capture of U-570
Date:04.01.42 Unit:HMS Kingston Agate (A/S Trawler) Where:Northern waters Gazette number:
Comment:Cdr H O L'Estrange RD DSC RNR (Commodore RFA) died 'in harness' Singapore Dec '72
Sources:Excellent web-site: www.guy.ukideas/lebook/hlml/chapter_fourteen.html
A Letty (Angus) Conway years:30's Rank:Sub Lieut RNR
DSC: No specific citation, simply "announced" Information states "a minelaying operation"
Date:05.07.40 Unit:NK Where:NK Gazette number:34890
Comment:Gazetted Captain RNR 31.12.59
Sources:Page 4151; Roots web-site
A Letty (Angus) Conway years:30's Rank:Lieutenant DSC RNR
DSO: No citation: "For distinguished services"
Date:26.03.43 Unit:Naval Intelligence Division Where:Not known Gazette number:35960 (1481)
Comment:Lt Cdr 1947; Quoted in a search engine as "Chief Officer in the Merchant Navy" post war
Sources:Page 1481 Peter Benyon
J T Ling (John Thurston) Conway years:NK Rank:Captain Merchant Navy
OBE: Outstanding coolness and courage. All 66 crew survived. "Adviser" was torpedoed in darkness, crew safely abandoned ship in boats. Captain re-boarded and eventually, together with the crew, prevented ship from sinking; taken in tow and thus saved.
Date:09.01.45 Unit:SS Adviser, Charente Steamship Co (T&J Harrison) Where:Indian Ocean Gazette number:36884 (283)
Comment:A long detailed citation, well worth reading
Sources:Page 7 U-boat.net tells the story from the German side.
G D Lock (Geoffrey Dalls) Conway years:02/05 Rank:Chief Air Raid Wardem
MBE: Gazette 36869 29.12.44 (128) New Year Honours awards MBE to Geoffrey Denis Lock MC the Chief Air Raid Warden
Date:29.12.44 Unit:Civil Defence Where:Bath Gazette number:
Comment:Possible printing error
Sources:
G M Logie (George Malcolm) Conway years:39/41 Rank:Captain R.S. Fusiliers
MiD: The only mention in the gazette is Lieut G M Logie being promted to Captain 16.06.45 Nothing about a MiD
Date:NK Unit:NK Where:NK Gazette number:Not found
Comment:This could be him. More information needed
Sources:Gazette 37444 p. 666 22.01.46
S W Lowe (Stanley William) Conway years:NK Rank:Ty Lieut. RNVR
GM: For gallantry and undaunted devotion to duty
Date:29.08.41 Unit:NK Where:NK Gazette number:35261
Comment:
Sources:
D MacCullum* (Daniel) Conway years:03/05 Rank:
BEM: A Flight Sgt D. MacCullum DFM AAF was mentioned in despatches in Gaz: 35586 (2524) in Birthday Honours List 05.06.42. Further check shows this as DUNCAN MacCullum
Date: Unit:See below Where: Gazette number:
Comment:Would have been 50-55 years of age
Sources:
I G (I A C MacGregor (Ivor Gregor) Conway years:08/10 Rank:
MiD: No information Would have been in his fifties, possibly ship's master
Date: Unit: Where: Gazette number:Nothing found
Comment:Confusion over initials and names
Sources:
P A Mare (Phillip Armitage) Conway years:05/07* Rank:Commodore RIN
CIE: Birthday Honours Captain P A Mare is shown in command of HMIS Sutlej at Belfast and Madras during hostilities
Date:08.06.45 Unit:Chief of Administration, RIN HQ Where:India Gazette number:37119
Comment:Sutlej was a Black Swan sloop
Sources: *The Conway: entered Royal Indian Marine 1907
G B Marriott (George Brian) Conway years: Rank:Ty Lieut RNR
MiD: For bravery, endurance and devotion to duty in North African waters
Date:30.04.43 Unit:HM Tug St Day Where:Gibraltar 01.01.42 Gazette number:36001
Comment:
Sources:Page 4
A A Martin (Alistair Angus) Conway years:18/20? Rank:Commander DSC RD RNR
2nd Bar to DSC: For distinguished service and gallantry during the invasion of Southern France
Date:23.03.45 Unit:HMS Rothesay Where:Mediterranean Gazette number:37002 (1660)
Comment:Page 2
Sources: See also http://www.mcdoa.org.uk/ww_ii_awards_for_rn_minesweeping_M.htm
A A Martin (Alistair Angus) Conway years:18/20? Rank:Commander RD RNR
Bar to DSC: For courage and devotion to duty in minesweeping operations
Date:03.12.43 Unit:HMS Rothesay Where:Mediterranean Gazette number:36276 (5333)
Comment:http://www.mcdoa.org.uk/ww_ii_awards_for_rn_minesweeping_M.htm
Sources:
A A Martin (Alistair Angus) Conway years:18/20? Rank:Lieut Cdr RNR
DSC: Outstanding zeal, patience and cheerfulness for never failing to set n example of devotion to duty without which the high tradition of the Royal Navy could not have been upheld. New Year Honours List
Date:31.12.40 Unit: Where: Gazette number:35209 (1447)
Comment:
Sources:Page 26
A A Martin (Alistair Angus) Conway years:18/20? Rank:Acting Captain RNR
DSO: For minesweeping operations over dense and shallow minefields in opening up the Greek ports in the Gulf of Corinth Served in Rothesay from July '41 until the end of the war
Date:08.06.45 Unit:HMS Rothesay Where:Gulf of Corinth Gazette number:37127 (3088)
Comment:First name's spelling confusing
Sources:Page 3088
A A Martin (Alistair Angus) Conway years:18/20? Rank:Lieut Cdr RD RNR
MiD(1): For courage and devotion to duty when ship attacked by Enemy aircraft
Date:04.10.40 Unit:HMM/S Trawler Taipo Where:LP Trawlers Unit Gazette number:34961 (5879)
Comment:
Sources:
A A Martin (Alistair Angus) Conway years:18/20? Rank:Cdr DSC RD RNR
MiD(2): Courage, skill and endurance while minesweeping
Date:27.03.42 Unit:Minesweepers Where:Mediterranean Gazette number:35506 (1447)
Comment:
Sources: See http://www.mcdoa.org.uk/ww_ii_awards_for_rn_minesweeping_M.htm
A A Martin (Alistair Angus) Conway years:18/20? Rank:Commander RD RNR
MiD(3): Courage and devotion to duty minesweeping in the Mediterranean
Date:(i) 10.11.44 Unit:HMS Rothesay Where:Mediterranean Gazette number:36794 (5227)
Comment:
Sources:
E G B Martin (Egerton Gabriel Baynes) Conway years:1899/1901 Rank:Master Merchant Navy
Commendation: A list of Merchant Mariners: "For brave conduct when their ships encountered Enemy ships, aircraft, submarines or mines"
Date:03.08.43 Unit:Not stated Where:At sea Gazette number:36151 (3867)
Comment:Would be intersting to know his ship and company
Sources:Page 3
E G B Martin (Egerton Gabriel Baynes) Conway years:1899/1901 Rank:Master, Merchant Navy
OBE: King's Birthday Honours
Date:02.06.44 Unit:Not stated Where:At sea Gazette number:36547 (2669)
Comment:OBE is not shown on the Honours Board
Sources:
J D Martin (John Dennis) Conway years:28/30 Rank:Lieutenant DSC RN
Bar to DSC: Courage, efficiency and devotion to duty whilst serving in HM Submarines in aggressive operations against Japanese shipping, often performed in shallow waters and in the face of serious opposition
Date:14.12.45 Unit:HM S/M Solent Where:Gulf of Siam Gazette number:
Comment:
Sources:Page 6156
J D Martin (John Dennis) Conway years:28/30 Rank:Lieutenant RN
DSC: For successful patrols in submarines
Date:14.05.43 Unit:NK Where:NK Gazette number:36019
Comment:One of two Submariner brothers who formed a unique partnership
Sources:P 2217
K H Martin (Kenneth Henry) Conway years:35/37 Rank:Lieutenant RN
DSC: Courage, efficiency and devotion to duty whilst serving in HM Submarines in aggressive operations against Japanese shipping, often performed in shallow waters and in the face of serious opposition
Date:14.12.45 Unit:HM S/M Sleuth Where:Gulf of Siam Gazette number:36019
Comment:Died Oct '02. Partnered his brother J D (Joe) Martin CO of Solent in remarkable teaming
Sources:Page 6156 Club Newsltter Spring 2003. King's Goild Medal 1937
C W R Martin-Leak (Cecil William Rhodes) Conway years:37/39 Rank:Lieut 2nd Dragoons
MC: No citation found
Date: Unit:Royal Armoured Corps Where:Germany Gazette number:
Comment:Buried in Becklingen War Cemetry 1945
Sources:CWGC
R L Matheson (Roderick Lees) Conway years:23/25 Rank:Lieut Cdr RN
DSC: Gazetted Lieut to Lt Cdr 14.04.39. Retired 14.04.52 Nothing found, a very difficult search. Apears not to have been in command Minesweeping, u-boat.net, Naval-history lists
Date:NK Unit: Where: Gazette number:
Comment:Guess: First Lieut of a cruiser - unsung and unrecorded, but hard work
Sources:
A G Maundrell (Arthur Goodall) Conway years:1899/1900 Rank:
MiD: Would have been late fifties; probably a Master
Date: Unit: Where: Gazette number:No trace
Comment:
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V A Mawson (Vivian Adams) Conway years:NK Rank:Ty Lieut RNVR
MiD: For courage and skill in minesweeping operations in the Approaches to Le Havre
Date:19.01.45 Unit:NK Where:French coastal waters Gazette number:36903
Comment:
Sources:Page 3
J B McReynolds (John Bernard) Conway years:NK Rank:Actg Ty Lt Cdr RNR
DSC: For outstanding courage, resolution, leadership, skill, or devotion to duty inHM Shps (59 plus listed) in operations which led to successful landings on the Italian mainland at Salerno
Date:19.05.44 Unit:NK Where:Mediterranean Gazette number:36526
Comment:
Sources:Page 2
T McVey (Thomas) Conway years:31/33 Rank:Lieut RNR
MiD: For good services in operations off the coast of Italian East Africa
Date:26.09.41 Unit:HMS Hawkins Where:East Africa Gazette number:352809
Comment:List 1985 in Glasgow
Sources:Page 3
J I Miller (John Isdale) Conway years:17/19 Rank:Lieut Cdr RD DSO RNR
DSC: Gallantry and distinguished services inthe withdrawal from the beaches of Greece and in face of many and great difficulties many thousands of Troops of the Allied Armies
Date:30.05.41 Unit:NK (Probably HMS Salvia) Where:Greece Gazette number:35178
Comment:HMS Salvia (Lt Cdr JI Miller RD DSO DSC*) was torpedoed and lost with all hands 24.12.41
Sources:Page 2
J I Miller (John Isdale) Conway years:17/19 Rank:Lieut Cdr RD DSO DSC RNR
Bar to DSC: For outstanding gallantry. fortitude and resolution during the Battle of Crete
Date:06.01.42 Unit:HMS Salvia Where:Crete Gazette number:35409
Comment:HMS Salvia (Lt Cdr JI Miller RD DSO DSC*) was torpedoed and lost with all hands 24.12.41
Sources:Page 1
J I Miller (John Isdale) Conway years:17/19 Rank:Lieut. Cdr RNR
DSO: For exemplary enterprise, zeal, leadership and resource in Anit-Submarine Trawlers and untiring endeavours to harass the Enemy
Date:28.04.40 Unit:HM Trawler Blackfly Where:Home waters Gazette number:34835
Comment:Awarded RD on 03.09.40. See also Memorial Board
Sources:Page 2
R S Miller (Robert Stevenson) Conway years:NK Rank:Lieut RNR
DSC: Good service in the Royal Navy since the outbreak of the War.
Date:09.07.40 Unit:HMS Lynx (Minesweeping Base Base in Dover) Where:Channel Gazette number:34893 (4257)
Comment:Lieut Cdr Miller was wounded when HMS Tweed was torpedoed and sunk SW of Ireland 07/44
Sources:Page 15
R S Miller (Robert Stevenson) Conway years:NK Rank:
MiD: For good services in Operations off the Dutch, Belgian and French coasts Keith was sunk by Suka dive-bombers off Dunkirk on 01/06/40
Date:27.08.40 Unit:HMS Keith Where:European waters Gazette number:34933 (5266)
Comment:
Sources:Page 2
T M S Milne-Henderson (Thomas Maxwell Stuart) Conway years:03/05* Rank:Commodore, OBE RIN
CIE: Birthday Honours Gazette 35625, Page 3, Captain Milne-Henderson retires
Date:27.06.41 Unit:Chief of Staff, Royal Indian Navy Where:India Gazette number:35204
Comment:See entry for OBE below
Sources:Page 2. *The Conway
T M S Milne-Henderson (Thomas Maxwell Stuart) Conway years:03/05* Rank:Lieut Royal Indian Marine
OBE: Several Gazettes chart his move from "Major RE" to "Lieut RIM" and the OBE is mentioned After entries for 1919. Appointed CoS RIN in 1937 Scottish surnames" shows brief biography. Was Surveyor i/c Marine Survey of India 1930/35
Date: Unit:Inland Water Transport Where:NK Gazette number:
Comment:Native of Edinburgh
Sources:* The Conway (entry into the RIM) http://www.fife.50megs.com/scottish-surnames-m.htm
K S Monro* (Kenneth Stanley) Conway years:15/18 Rank:Lieut Cdr RD RNR
OBE: For distinguished service during the war in Europe
Date:07.12.45 Unit:Convoy Duties Where:Not stated Gazette number:37380
Comment:List 1985 in Thorpe Bay, Essex (Captain RNR Retd)
Sources:RNR Officer site states in command HM Landing Ship Dock Northway in 1945
G D Moore (George Dunbar) Conway years:08/10* Rank:Captain (Cdre 2nd Cl) RAN
CBE: New Year's Honours
Date:31.12.43 Unit:Commanded at least two cruisers during WW2 Where:At sea Gazette number:36309
Comment:Went into the RAN from Conway in 1910; Rear Admiral Moore died in 1979
Sources:Pag 8; * The Conway Attended the Japanese surrender in Tokyo Bay
A Moorhouse (Arthur) Conway years:20/22 Rank:Lieut RCNR
MiD: Birthday Honours "This officer has been in continuous command of HMC Ships since Spring 1940 and has, at all times, conducted himslef with unfailing cheerfulness and devotion to duty" Seved HMCS Shediac (Flower Cl), Sault Ste Marie (Algerine)
Date:28.05.43 Unit:HMS Red Deer (Bangor M/S) Where:Atlantic Gazette number:36034
Comment:List 1985 Victoria BC Canada
Sources:Page 11
L H Moorhouse (Leslie Hough) Conway years:15/17 Rank:Lieut Cdr RNR
MiD: Gazette 36734 06.10.44 records award of R.D. Naval-History,net hit, but name not found
Date:NK Unit:NK Where:NK Gazette number:
Comment:
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C E Morgan (Charles Eric) Conway years:01/02* Rank:Rear Admiral DSO RN
CB: New Year's Honours
Date:29.12.44 Unit:HMS Baldur (FOIC) Where:Iceland Gazette number:36866
Comment:
Sources:Page 3 * "The Conway"
C E Morgan (Charles Eric) Conway years:01/02* Rank:Captain DSO RN
MiD: For bravery and enterprise in the Battle of Matapan
Date:30.01.42 Unit:HMS Valiant Where:Mediterranean Gazette number:35443
Comment:DSO in 1st World War
Sources:Page 2; * The Conway
G Morgan (Geoffrey) Conway years:NK Rank:Lieut Cdr RD RNR (retd)
DSC: No trace found of the award of the DSC
Date:NK Unit:HMS Stag Where:Crete Gazette number:Not found
Comment:36955 (1079) Award of RD to Lieut Cdr Geoffrey Morgan DSC RNR (Retd) on 23.02.45
Sources:Ship taken from Navy List 01/42
C E Morgan (Sir Charles Eric) Conway years:01/02* Rank:Vice Admiral CB DSO
KCB: Birthday Honours
Date:04.06.46 Unit:Naval Personnel and Admiral Commanding Reserves Where:Admiralty Gazette number:37598
Comment:A navigation (N) specialist
Sources:Page 3 * The Conway
W W Mortimer (William Wyndham) Conway years:20/22 Rank:Ty A/Lieut Cdr RNR
MBE: King's Birthday Honours
Date:04.06.46 Unit:Not stated Where:Not stated Gazette number:37598 (2767)
Comment:List 1985 Onchan IoM
Sources:Page 13
W W Mortimer (William Wyndham) Conway years:20/22 Rank:Actg Ty Lieut Cdr RNR
MiD: For gallantry and devotion to duty at Singapore
Date:11.12.42 Unit:Not stated Where:Singapore Gazette number:35823 (5461)
Comment:List 1985 Onchan IoM
Sources:Page 1
P W O Mould (Peter William Olbert) Conway years:32/33 Rank:Sqdrn Ldr RAF
Bar to DFC: A long citation including "... magnificent example and courage ..". His squadron accounted for 8 aircraft destroyed, 14 probably destroyed and 7 damaged
Date:09.09.41 Unit: Where:Battle of Britain Gazette number:35270
Comment:See Memorial Board. Gained triple blue at RAF College, Cranwell
Sources:Page 3 Killed in Action defending Malta 01/10/1941
P W O Mould (Peter William Olbert) Conway years:32/33 Rank:Flight Lieut RAF
DFC: For operational flying . Is reputed to have shot down the first enemy aircraft of the War
Date:16/07/1940 Unit: Where: Gazette number:3498
Comment:Killed in Actio 01/10/41 defending Malta
Sources:Page 3
A G Murray (Andrew Gerrard) Conway years:38/39? Rank:Sub Lieut RNR
MiD: Leadership,skill and daring in an attack on an enemy convoy while serving in (list of ships: Norfolk, Bellona, Onslow, Orwell, Onslaught, Trumpeter & Premier)
Date:13.04.45 Unit:Seven HM Ships listed Where:Not stated, probably Home Fleet Gazette number:37035
Comment:
Sources:Page 2
R G Murray (Ronald Graham) Conway years:09/11 Rank:Captain(E) RN
CBE: New Years Honours List
Date:28.12.45 Unit:Not stated Where:Not stated Gazette number:37407 (13)
Comment:Name not on Board. Rear Admiral(E) Murray awarded CB in 1950
Sources:
L L B Myers (Leslie Brian) Conway years:14/17 Rank:
MiD: Nothing found
Date: Unit: Where: Gazette number:
Comment:
Sources:
P A Nedwill (Peter Anthony) Conway years:33/35 Rank:Lieut RN
MiD: New Year's Honours
Date:01.01.41 Unit:Not stated, probably HMS Sheffield Where: Gazette number:35029
Comment:KiA HMS Sheffield 26.05.41
Sources:Page 28; Chief Cadet Captain CWGC Memorial at Lee-on-Solent
T L Newbigin (Thomas Leslie) Conway years:29/31 Rank:Lieutenant RNVR
MBE: New Year's Honours 1946
Date:01.01.46 Unit:HMS Odyssey Where:Admiralty Salvage Department Gazette number:Not found
Comment:Name misspelt on Honours Board (Newbiggin)
Sources:http://www.unithistories.com/officers/RNVR_officersN.html
T L Newbigin (Thomas Leslie) Conway years:29/31 Rank:Lieutenant RNVR
MiD: Withdrawal from Crete
Date:08.01.42 Unit:MTB 216 Where:19th MTB Flotilla Gazette number:Not found
Comment:Became Admiralty Salvage Officer, Levant. Qualified as a mechanical engineer after Conway
Sources:http://www.unithistories.com/officers/RNVR_officersN.html Excellent notes and photos in reference provided by Thomas' son Douglas
H J O'Brien (Hubert John) Conway years:25/27? Rank:Flying Officer RAF
DFC: No specific citation but the Squadron is quoted ad was patrolling the South Atlantic
Date:01.12.44 Unit:No 220 Squadron (Liberators) Where:South Atlantic Gazette number:36828
Comment:Squadron Leader H J O'Brien DFC RAF retires 01.03.59
Sources:Page 3. Earlier Gazette dated 31.08.43 shows promotion to PO from Flt Sgt 220 Sqdrn web-site
G Ogilvy* (George) Conway years:37/39 Rank:Lieut (A) RN (ex Lt RNR)
MiD: For distinguished service and gallantry during the invasion of Southern France
Date:23.03.45 Unit:With an RAF Fighter Squadron Where:Mediterranean (Personal account) Gazette number:37002
Comment:Became a dentist. King's Gold Medallist 1939
Sources:Long list of awards after the operation Transferred to Lieut (A) RN 18.11.43
A W Oldroyd (Arthur Waite) Conway years:NK Rank:A/Flight Lieut RAF (Res AFO)
AFC: New Years Honours "For gallant conduct"
Date:31.12.40 Unit:Not known Where:Not known Gazette number:35029
Comment:A Gazette of Sept 1939 shows A W Oldroyd recalled from the reserve
Sources:Page 33
A W Oldroyd (Arthur Waite) Conway years:NK Rank:Sqdn Ldr RAF (Res AFO)
DFC: A long citation referring to a raid on the Skoda works at Pilsen; it concludes "displayed skill and courage of a high standard which largely contributed to the safe return of his aircraft and crew"
Date:19.05.42 Unit:Bomber Command Where:Europe Gazette number:35569
Comment:Could have been 49 or 50 Squadron
Sources:Page 33
D F Painter (Douglas Francom) Conway years:10/11 Rank:Commander RN (Retd)
DSC: Gazette 37487 publishes promotion from Lt Cdr (retd) to Commander (Retd) Listed as D F Painter DSC
Date:NK Unit:More research needed Where: Gazette number:Not found
Comment:Probably retired pre-war and re-employed but can find no record
Sources:
G W Paris (George William) Conway years:30/32 Rank:Major IEME
MBE: New Year's Honours For gallant and distinguished services in Burma
Date:15.01.46 Unit:NK Where:Burma Gazette number:37433
Comment:Colonel George W Paris Died Dec '98 in Lymington
Sources:Page 4
G W Paris (George William) Conway years:30/32 Rank:Major
MiD: Not found in Gazette, see previous entry
Date:NK Unit:Indian Army Engineers Where:NK Gazette number:
Comment:List 1985 in Lymington
Sources:
H E Passmore-Edwards (Henry Ellis) Conway years:13/15* Rank:Lieut Cdr RINR
MiD: For courage, enterprise and devotion to duty in operations in the Persian Gulf
Date:06.03.42 Unit:HMIS Lawrence (Minesweeping Sloop) Where:Persian Gulf Gazette number:35481
Comment:
Sources:* The Conway
H B Peate (Henry Benjamin) Conway years:26/27? Rank:Commander RD RNR
DSC: Excellent write-up in the reference, including photographs Suffered burns after a fire in his ship: took up tapestry to keep his fingers supple, and remained an active needleman thereafter
Date:21.12.43 Unit:HMS Prins Albert (LSI) C.O. Where:Operation "Husky" Gazette number:
Comment:Mentioned in Despatches 4 times.Retired as Capt RNR; died October 1989
Sources:http://www.unithistories.com/officers/RNR_officersP.html
H B Peate (Henry Benjamin) Conway years:NK Rank:Commander RD RNR
MiD: Four mentions:see reference
Date: Unit:HMS Prins Albert (LSI) C.O. Where: Gazette number:
Comment:Mentioned in Despatches 4 times.Retired as Capt RNR; died October 1989
Sources:http://www.unithistories.com/officers/RNR_officersP.html
Sir R E C Peirse (Sir Richard Edmund Charles) Conway years:06/08? Rank:Air Marshal
KCB: Birthday Honours 1940
Date:01/06/1940 Unit:AOC Bomber Command Where:United Kingdom Gazette number:Not found
Comment:Air Chief Marshal Sir Richard Peirse KCB, DSO, AFC RAF died in 1970
Sources:London Gazette by inference Wikpipedia biographical note
P H C Philips (Craven-Phillips)* (Percival Hutchinson) Conway years:19/20 Rank:Lieutenant Commander (E) RN
OBE: Birthday Honours (evidence points to him being specialised in servicing submarines) http://www.bbc.co.uk/ww2peopleswar/stories/68/a6687868.shtml (Bonaventure II) Navy List shows him in HMS Newfoundland 10/45 and Dolphin 01/41
Date:02.06.44 Unit:HMS Bonaventure (S/M Mothership) Where:Mediterranean Gazette number:36544 (2572)
Comment:Honours Board incorrect spelling and style. See Memorial List for George, KiA 1942
Sources:http://www.unithistories.com/units_index/default.asp?file=../officers/personsx.html (for George) The Conway lists P H Craven Phillips as joining 1919. NL shows Cdr (E) OBE MIMarE in Victory
G Phillips (George) Conway years:20's/30's Rank:Ty Lieut RNVR
DSC: For daring ad resolution while commanding the forces in the raid on Dieppe
Date:02.10.42 Unit:Combined Operations Where:English Channel Gazette number:35729
Comment:This is not positive identification but the name and awrds fit precisely
Sources:Page 2
G Phillips (George) Conway years:20's/30's Rank:Ty A/Lieut Cdr DSC RNVR
MiD: For gallantry, skill, determination and undaunted devotion to duty during the landing of Allied Forces on the coast of Normandy
Date:10.11.44 Unit:Combined Operations Where:Normandy Gazette number:36709
Comment:Not positive, but it fits the name and awards precisely
Sources:Page 7
C W C Pinckney (Charles Wilfred Cecil) Conway years:NK Rank:Lieut Cdr RD RNR
OBE: Gazette 35273 12.09.41 awards R.D. but no information re OBE. HMS Jenner is listed as a Boom Defence Vessel in the Tobruk/Port Said area in 1941
Date:NK Unit:HMS Jennet Where:Mediterranean Gazette number:NK
Comment:Was Jennet a "Net" class BD Vessel? Not so listed by U-Boat.net
Sources:Kindell
C T M Pizey (Charles Thomas Mark) Conway years:12/15 Rank:Captain RN
Bar to DSO: For gallantry, skill & resolution in HMS Ships escorting an important Convoy to North Russia in the face of relentless attack by enemy aircraft and submarines First DSO was in the NY Honours 01.01.42
Date:27.11.42 Unit:Captain (D) 21st DF Where:Northern waters - Convoy PQ 18 Gazette number:35805
Comment:List 1985 in Burnham on Sea, Somerset
Sources:Page 1
C T M Pizey (Charles Thomas Mark) Conway years:12/15 Rank:Captain RN
CB: Daring and fine judgement in leading a sriking force of HM Destroyers .. against the German Battle Cruisers Scharnhorst, Gnuisenau, and Cruiser Prinz Eugen
Date:27.03.42 Unit:COS to RA(D) Home Fleet in HMS Tyne Where:Nothern waters Gazette number:35506
Comment:From Dec 1943 to 1945 DOO The Admiralty; 1945-46 CoS to CinC Home Fleet (Nelson)
Sources:Page 1
C T M Pizey (Charles Thomas Mark) Conway years:12/15 Rank:Captain RN
MiD: For outstanding zeal, patience and cheerfulness, and never failing to set an exapmple of wholehearted devotion to duty without which the honour of the Royal Navy would not be upheld There was another MiD in New Years Honours 12.40
Date:27.06.41 Unit:Captain (D) 21st DF 24.06.40 - 1942 Where: Gazette number:35204
Comment:
Sources:Page 12
J M S Poole (James Malcolm Stuart) Conway years:35/36 Rank:Lieutenant RN
Bar to DSC: For bravery and devotion to duty on successful submarine patrols. Urge sank and damaged several Italian Navy heavy and light units
Date:25.09.42 Unit:HMS/M Urge Where:Mediterranean Gazette number:35723
Comment:Urge was lost in April-May 1942; see also Memorial Board
Sources:Page 3 Wikipedia
J M S Poole (James Malcolm Stuart) Conway years:35/36 Rank:Lieutenant RN
DSC: Outstanding bravery, skill and resolution on successful submarine patrols
Date:28.11.41 Unit:HMS/M Urge Where:Mediterranean Gazette number:35365
Comment:See entry for Bar to DSC; see also Memorial Board
Sources:Page 1
H F M Preston (Henry Francis Morrison) Conway years:19/21 Rank:Lieutenant RNR
DSC: For steadfast courage and skill in dangerous and important minesweeping operations - a list of a dozen ships follows
Date:07.12.43 Unit:HM Minesweepers Where:Not stated Gazette number:36275
Comment:
Sources:
H F M Preston (Henry Francis Morrison) Conway years:19/21 Rank:Lieutenant RNR
MiD: Nothing found, but he spent most of the war minesweeping
Date: Unit: Where: Gazette number:
Comment:
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F C Pretty (Francis Cecil) Conway years:04/07 Rank:A/Lieut RNR
DSC: Not stated - Note: WWOne, not Two Listed in The Conway WW1 Honours
Date:27.03.17 Unit:NK Where:NK Gazette number:29997
Comment:see Memorial Board
Sources:The Conway
F C Pretty (Francis Cecil) Conway years:04/07 Rank:Master MN
DSO: No record found in London Gazette other than OBE & DSC(WW1) No other sites mention a DSO, could this have been posthumous? MV Nottingham fought back and tried to ram the attacking U-Boat
Date: Unit: Where: Gazette number:
Comment:see Memorial Board, CWGC States "DSC, OBE" only
Sources:
F C Pretty (Francis Cecil) Conway years:04/07 Rank:Master MN
OBE: Vessel struck by bombs and ship/cargo saved - a long citation at ref. Name of ship and whereabouts not stated
Date:31.01.41 Unit:Not stated (Merchant Vessel) Where:Mediterranean (Malta Convoy)? Gazette number:35064 (687)
Comment:see Memorial Board, lost in MV Nottingham 07.11.1941
Sources:Page 3
T M Prim (Thomas Mark (listed on Board as M T Prim)) Conway years:NK Rank:Ty Sub Lieut RNR
MiD: For outstanding service in fire-fighting after an explosion
Date:10.12.43 Unit:NK Where:NK Gazette number:36284
Comment:
Sources:Page 3
W G Pulvertaft (William Godfrey) Conway years:17/19* Rank:Commander(E) RN
OBE: Birthday Honours
Date:28.05.43 Unit:NK Where:NK Gazette number:36033
Comment:To Dartmouth same date as W E Fletcher (viz)
Sources:Page 8 * "The Conway"
A R Rattray (Arthur Rullion) Conway years:04/06* Rank:Rear Admiral CIE RIN
CB: Birthday Honours Under Two Ensigns" History of Indian Navy 1945-50
Date:08.06.45 Unit:Naval Staff Where:FOIC Bombay Gazette number:37119
Comment:
Sources: * "The Conway" - entered RIM
D H Revill (David Haigh) Conway years:NK Rank:Lieutenant RNR
DSC: ... for bravery and skill while serving in HMS Wild Swan. Wild Swan was .... attacked by 12 German dive bombers on 17.06.42 and sunk, but not before six aircraft had been shot down
Date:11.09.42 Unit:HMS Wild Swan (Modified S destroyer) Where:Atlantic Gazette number:35706
Comment:This was a remarkable achievement for a single ship on her own
Sources:Page 2 U-Boat.net
N H Riches (query, see below) (Neville Hurry) Conway years:19/20 Rank:Lieut Royal Engineers
MiD: Gazette 37170 of 06.07.45 lists award of MiD to A/Lt Col Ian Hurry Riches RM in Italy This unusual second name may have led to confusion. No trace of award to Neville
Date: Unit:Gazetted Lieut 14.05.43 Where: Gazette number:36050
Comment:Honours Board lists H N Riches, not N H Riches; Conway records show N H
Sources:
D N Roberts (David Neal) Conway years:20/22 Rank:Squadron Leader RAF
AFC: Always listed in Gazette with AFC, but no citation found
Date:1938-40 Unit:NK Where:NK Gazette number:NA
Comment:Air Cdre, died Oct 2000 Air Commodore CBE
Sources:Gazette 34810 dated 12.03.40
D N Roberts (David Neal) Conway years:20/22 Rank:Wing Commander AFC RAF
OBE: For distinguished service rendered in operational commands of the RAF from 1 October 1940 to 31 March 1941
Date:23.09.41 Unit:NK Where:NK Gazette number:35284
Comment:Air Commodore D N Roberts made CBE 20.12.53
Sources:Gazette
B V Robinson (Basil Vernon) Conway years:28/29 Rank:Wing Cdr RAF
AFC: Mentioned in Gazettes, but no entry found for this award
Date:NK Unit:No 35 Squadron Where:Europe Gazette number:NK
Comment:Group Capt B V Robinson DSO DFC* AFC RAF KIA over Berlin in1943 aged 31
Sources:
B V Robinson (Basil Vernon) Conway years:28/29 Rank:Wing Cdr DSO, DFC RAF
Bar to DFC: In Nov '42 during a raid on Turin a dangerous fire broke out ... he ordered his crew to bale out then, single handedly, flew his 4 engined bomber across the Alps and returned safely to base. (There is long citation at reference)
Date:05.01.43 Unit:No 35 Squadron Where:Europe Gazette number:35855
Comment:Group Capt B V Robinson DSO DFC* AFC RAF KIA over Berlin in1943 aged 31
Sources:Pages 1 and 2
B V Robinson (Basil Vernon) Conway years:28/29 Rank:Wing Commander RAF
DSO: .... For the December '41 attack on GNEISNAU and SCHARNHORST at Brest
Date:06.01.42 Unit:No 35 Squadron Where:Europe Gazette number:35413
Comment:Group Capt B V Robinson DSO DFC* AFC RAF KIA over Berlin in1943 aged 31
Sources:
D Robinson (David) Conway years:37/39 Rank:Third Officer MN
Commendn. (Posthumous): Empire Javelin, a Landing Ship Infantry, was on passage from Portsmouth to Le Havre on 28.12.44 when she was torpedoed and sunk. Citation: "Brave conduct when their ship encountered Enemy ships, aircraft, submarines or mines"
Date:10.08.45 Unit:SS Empire Javelin (Blue Star) Where:English Channel Gazette number:37219 (4121)
Comment:David Robinson's name is missing from the Conway Memoriam Board
Sources:Page 3 of Gazette and CWGC listing Tower Hill MN Memorial. No mention of this sinking in U-boat .net
J C K Rogers (John Cecil Kelly) Conway years:19/21 Rank:Captain
OBE: Captain Kelly Rogers was a pioneer civil air transport pilot. He is listed on the Conway web- site under noteable Old Conways, see also the URL under Source 2 Flew Churchill from Plymouth to Bermuda in 1942
Date:31.12.40 Unit:British Overses Airways Corporation Where:Wartime civil aviation (flying boats) Gazette number:Try 35029 (14)
Comment:Captain J C Kelly Rogers OBE, FRAeS, born 1905. Became first Chief Pilot of Aer Lingus
Sources:New Year's Honours List http://www.kg6gb.org/1939.htm
R R L Rosoman (Richard Robert Loane) Conway years:20/22 Rank:Lt Cdr RNR
MiD: Lieut R R L Tiercel RNR (Retd) listed in the New Year's Honours!
Date:31.12.40 Unit:HMS Tiercel (Armed Yacht: Boarding Vessel) Where:Home Waters Gazette number:35029
Comment:List 1985 in Guernsey
Sources:
F J Rump (Frederick John (always listed as plain Fred Rump)) Conway years:27/29 Rank:Air Cdre RAF
OBE: Birthday Honours
Date:02.06.44 Unit:NK Where:NK Gazette number:36544
Comment:List 1985 in Petersfield
Sources:Another F J Rump was appoint PO in 1946 (relation?)
F M Russell Flint (Francis Murray) Conway years:33/35 Rank:Lieutenant RNVR
MiD: For gallantry, steadfastness and devotion to duty in ... HMS Thanet in a night action with a superior Japanese force. Thanet (S Class destroyer) sunk in action 27.01.42
Date:12.06.42 Unit:HMS Thanet Where:East coast of Malaya Gazette number:35596
Comment:A professional artist, RF painted the honours board after the war
Sources:Page 3 U-Boat.net
C W Sabine (Charles Wheatstone) Conway years:13/15 Rank:Commander RN
OBE: While in command of HM Surveying ship Franklin in support of minelaying operations 1939/41 Dover Strait, Faeroes
Date:1940 Unit:HMS Franklin Where:Home Waters Gazette number:NK
Comment:Cdr Sabine retired in 1951, but continued as a reviser of SD's until 1975
Sources:Charts and Surveys in War & Peace, R O Morris
D C Salter (Douglas Collier) Conway years:NK Rank:Lieutenant RN
MiD: For gallantry and devotion to duty in operations in Norway
Date:04.10.40 Unit:HMS Hood Where:Norway Gazette number:34861
Comment:
Sources:Page 2
C D Sampson (Charles David) Conway years:NK Rank:Lieutenant RNVR
DSC: For steadfast courage and skill in a dangerous and important minesweeping operation while serving in HMS ... Polruan ..
Date:03.12.43 Unit:HMS Polruan Where:Mediterranean Gazette number:36275
Comment:Last mention is Lieut Cdr C D Sampson VRD DSC RNVR on Retired List 04.02.48
Sources:Page 1 U-Boat net
C D Sampson (Charles David) Conway years:NK Rank:Lieutenant RNVR
MiD: For minesweeping operations in the Mediterranean
Date:10.11.44 Unit:HMS Polruan (CO Feb'43 to Jan '45) Where:Mediterranean Gazette number:36794
Comment:Last mention is Lieut Cdr C D Sampson VRD DSC RNVR on Retired List 04.02.48
Sources:Pge 15 U-Boat net
H M C Sanders (Harry Marcus Crews) Conway years:16/18 Rank:Lieutenant Commander RNR
DSC: Gazette page unavailable. On 01.07.40 U-26 was scuttled after being damaged by 8 depth charges fron Gladiolus and bombs from an RAAF Sunderland. The U-boat crew survived and made prisoner
Date:12.11.40 Unit:HMS Gladiolus Where:North Atlantic Gazette number:34991 (6551)
Comment:The estate of the late HMC Sanders was published on 21.10.41
Sources:U-boat-net Gaz 35161 (2740) 13.05.41 awards RD
H M C Sanders (Harry Marcus Crews) Conway years:16/18 Rank:Lieut Cdr RNR
DSO: For enterprise, skill and devotion to duty in action against Enemy submarines On 27.06.41 U-556 (Herbert Wohlfarth) was sunk by depth charges from HMS Nasturtium, Celandine and Gladiolus (5 dead, 41 survivors)
Date:05.09.41 Unit:HMS Gladiolus Where:North Atlantic Gazette number:35268 (5205)
Comment:See Memorial Board for Lt Cdr HMC Sanders RD, DSO, DSC, RNR
Sources:U-Boat Net Gladiolus was lost with all hands while picking up survivors 17.10.41, torpedoed by U-558
J C Sarel (John Charles) Conway years:29/32 Rank:RAF Officer?
DFC: Nothing found, has surname become garbled? Two RAF Sarels, but no John Charles Tried FAA, but no luck.
Date: Unit: Where: Gazette number:
Comment:
Sources:
P Sargent (Paul) Conway years:NK Rank:Commander RNR
DSC: Distinguished service and gallantry during the invasion of Southern France
Date:28.03.05 Unit: Where:Mediterranean Gazette number:37002
Comment:
Sources:
P Sargent (Paul) Conway years:NK Rank:Commander RNR
MiD: Gallant and distinguished services and untiring devotion to duty which led to the capture of Sicily by Allied Forces
Date:17.12.43 Unit: Where:Mediterranean Gazette number:36295
Comment:Spelled "Sargeant" on Honour Board
Sources:Page 3
J B Saunders (James Begg) Conway years:25/27 Rank:Lieut Cdr RN
MiD: For gallant and distinguished service in HM Ships Nelson, Warspite, Rodney, Valiant, etc. in operations in the Mediterranean from the time of the entry of Italy into the War until the surrender of the Italian fleet.
Date:14.01.44 Unit:Not Stated Where:Mediterranean Gazette number:36334
Comment:
Sources:Page 2
B(?) Scott ("B Scott" not found, could be David Scott) Conway years: Rank:Lieut RN
DSC: For gallant and distinguished services in an attack on enemy Merchant Shipping while serving in Light Coastal Craft
Date:10.12.43 Unit:Light Coastal Forces Where:Home waters and Mediteranean Gazette number:36284
Comment:A Coastal Forces Association lists a video interview with Cdr David Scott
Sources:Page 2
B(?) Scott ("B Scott" not found, could be David Scott) Conway years: Rank:Lieut RN
MiD: Probably similar activities as for his DSC see above
Date: Unit:Light Coastal Forces Where:Home waters and Mediteranean Gazette number:
Comment:A Coastal Forces Association lists a video interview with Cdr David Scott
Sources:
H C Sharman (Henry Clare) Conway years:NK Rank:Ty Lieutenant RNR
MiD: New Years Honours recognition ... zeal, patience & cheerfulness in dangerous waters, and for setting an example of whole- hearted devotion to duty, upholding the high tradition of the Royal Navy
Date:31.12.43 Unit:NK Where:NK Gazette number:36309
Comment:Listed as a resident of Spalding. Could have been in the Patrol Service?
Sources:Page 36
C E Simms (Charles E) Conway years:12/14 Rank:Commander (E) RN
DSO: .. who, by his zeal and energy, brought his engines to full power in record time, and his thorough knowledge of the ship and perfect organisation, checked the damage. His calm and cheerful manner set a fine example to his fellows.
Date:20.02.40 Unit:HMS Exeter Where:Battle of the River Plate Gazette number:34796
Comment:Promoted to Captain (E) 05.01.45
Sources:Page 2
R H V Sivewright (Robert Henry Vivian) Conway years:07/09* Rank:Commander RN (retd)
DSC: For courage, skill and endurance while minesweeping dangerous in dangerous waters in HM Ships Bangor, Blythe, Eastbourne, Ilfracombe, Peterhead, Polruan, Rothsay and Sidmouth
Date:27.03.1942 Unit:9th Minesweeping Flotilla Where:Belgian coast Gazette number:35506
Comment:
Sources:The London Gazette 35506 page 3 *"The Conway"
R H V Sivewright (Robert Henry Vivian) Conway years:07/09* Rank:Commander RN (Retd)
MiD: For ... wholehearted devotion to duty without which the high tradition of the Royal Navy could not have been upheld
Date:01.01.1941 Unit:9th Minesweeping Flotilla Where:UK waters Gazette number:35029
Comment:Part of a generic list which includes a DSO for Louis Mountbatten
Sources:London Gazette page 29 "The Conway"
F Smith (Frank) Conway years:21/23 Rank:Ty Lieut (E) RNR
DSC: For ... gallantry or outstanding service in the face of the Enemy .....
Date:28.05.43 Unit:Not Stated Where:Not Stated Gazette number:36033
Comment:The only 'mariner' Frank Smith listed
Sources:Page 26
V F Smith (Vivian Funge) Conway years:NK Rank:Lieut Cdr
DSO: For enterprise and skill in action against enemy submarines U-Boat net has a good account of the capture of U-110 resulting in acquisition of German codes
Date:01.08.41 Unit:HMS Aubretia Where:North Atlantic Gazette number:35237
Comment:Cdr V F Smith RD DSO RNR O.C. HMS Evenlode July 1944- May 1945
Sources:Page 4
P D Smith (aka Duggan-Smith) (Peter Duggan) Conway years:32/35 Rank:RNZAFR
DFC: Gazette show first commission (SS) as PO and then. in 1940 to FO already with a DFC 113 Squadron history mention Squdrn Ldr Peter Duggan-Smith in connection with operations against Japanese forces in 1942.
Date:1939-40 Unit:113 Squadron Where:Burma Gazette number:34639 & 34986
Comment:Died in Vancouver 2003. Occupation shown as "Shipping Co Cadet" on entry 1939
Sources:Gazettes and 113 Squadron history (various sources)
J P Smythe (John Patrick) Conway years:23/25 Rank:Lt Cdr RNR
DSC: For gallantry in action in HM Ships Stork & Stonecrop on Convoy Escort Duty While in command of Cam (River Cl) ship was badly damaged 01.07.44
Date:10.12.43 Unit:HMS Stonechat (Corvette) Where:North Atlantic Gazette number:36284
Comment:List 1985 in Gravesend, Kent
Sources:Page 2 U-boat net
J A W Stephen (Listed as Stephens) (John Andrew William (John William)) Conway years:29/30 Rank:Actg Flt Lieut RAFO
Bar to DFC: Assumed to be J W Stephens No citation given
Date:22.11.40 Unit:No 107 Squadron (Blenheims) Where:See web-site for 107 Squadron Gazette number:34998 (6699)
Comment:JAW Stephen not found. Honours Board Lists a DSO, but nothing found in the records
Sources:Page 15 http://www.raf.mod.uk/bombercommand/h107.html
J A W Stephen (Listed as Stephens) (John Andrew William (John William)) Conway years:29/30 Rank:Flying Officer RAF
DFC: Assumed to be J W Stephens No citation
Date:20.02.40 Unit:Probably 107 Squadron Where:See below Gazette number:34795 (10055)
Comment:JAW Stephen not found
Sources: http://www.raf.mod.uk/bombercommand/h107.html
J A W Stephen (Listed as Stephens) (John Andrew William (John William)) Conway years:29/30 Rank:Squadron Leader RAF
Mid: Assumed to be J W Stephens 01.07.46 Flight Lieut J W Stephens appointed to a Permanent Commission and promoted to Sq Ldr 01.08.47
Date:31.01.47 Unit:Probably still 107 Squadron Where:See below Gazette number:37868 (559)
Comment:JAW Stephen not found
Sources: http://www.raf.mod.uk/bombercommand/h107.html
J K B Stephenson (John Keith Burdett) Conway years:16/17* Rank:Lieut Commander RN
MiD: For daring, resource and devotion to duty in the Second Battle of Narvik
Date:28.06.40 Unit:HMS Warspite Where:Northern waters Gazette number:34885 (4000)
Comment:
Sources: * The Conway
J K B Stephenson (John Keith Burdett) Conway years:16/17* Rank:Commander RN (Retd)
OBE: Probably a Birthdy or New Years Honours list after the end of the war
Date:NK Unit:NK Where:NK Gazette number:Not found
Comment:Gazette 37956 places Lieut Cdr J K B Stephenson RN on the Retired List with the rank of Cdr.
Sources:No trace on any of the usual web-sites * The Conway
J P Stewart (John Parker) Conway years:NK Rank:Lieut Cdr RNR
DSC: For skill and enterprise in action against enemy submarines CO HMS Arabis (Corvette) sank U-651 29.06.41
Date:02.01.1942 Unit:HMS Arabis Where:North Atlantic Gazette number:35407
Comment:10.06.40 listed as CO HMS Elstan in Norway
Sources:Page 2
J P Stewart (John Parker) Conway years:NK Rank:Lieut Cdr RNR
MiD: For good services against enemy submarines
Date:03.10.41 Unit:HMS Arabis Where:North Atlantic Gazette number:35296
Comment:
Sources:Page 2
D A Stride (Desmond Adair) Conway years:02/04* Rank:Commander RN (Retd)
MiD: For good services in the withdrawal of the Allied Armies from the beaches at Dunkirk
Date:16.08.1940 Unit: Where:UK Gazette number:34925
Comment:
Sources:London Gazette 34925 page 6 * The Conway
T Q Studd (Theodore Quintus) Conway years:09/11 Rank:Gp Capt RAF
MiD: New Year's Honours 1945 Gaz 30913, page 9 20.09.18 cites " .. 60 successful bombing raids .... skillful pilot ... no matter what adverse conditions may prevail - awarded DFC
Date:01.01.45 Unit:NK Where:NK Gazette number:36866
Comment:1919 Commissioned as Flt Lt RAF. 1985 List in Exmouth, Devon
Sources:The Conway: KGM winner 1911
W R N Sturdy (Walter Ronald Nisbet) Conway years:32/34? Rank:Squdrn Ldr
Bar to DFC: See http://www.214squadron.org.uk/Personnel_S.htm For comprehensive biography of this Canadian OC who sailed with "CPS pre-war and became a chiropractor afterwards. Died in Vancouver in 1985.
Date:12.01.43 Unit:No. 214 Squadron Where:European bomber operations Gazette number:35898
Comment:No trace of his first DFC. 4 references to promotion 1939-1941
Sources:Page 2
G E Sutcliffe (listed as Sutcliff *) (George Ernest) Conway years:1899/1901 Rank:Commander RN (Retd)
MiD: For distinguished service in operations which led to the successful landing of Allied Forces in Europe
Date:24.11.44 Unit:Not stated Where:Normandy Gazette number:36815 (5456)
Comment:
Sources: * Noted in "The Conway" re entry into RN
D H Swift (Donald Holmes) Conway years:31/33 Rank:Lieutenant RN
Bar to DSC: For courage & determination in a series of successful attacks on Enemy escorted convoys off the coast of France
Date:10.11.44 Unit:HMS Bellona Where:Home Waters Gazette number:36794 (5224)
Comment:Commander Swift's Obit June '06
Sources:Conway newsletter No. 52 Autumn 2006 Page 12
D H Swift (Donald Holmes) Conway years:31/33 Rank:Lieut RN
DSC: For courage, resolution and skill in minesweeping
Date:14.11.41 Unit:HMS Cromer Where:UK waters Gazette number:35349 (631)
Comment:Later awarded Bar to DSC, Listed as Captain RN 1985
Sources:Gazette page ?
D H Swift (Donald Holmes) Conway years:31/33 Rank:Lieutenant RN
MiD (1): For services on the occasion of the loss of HMS Dunoon. As senior surviving officer after the ship was blown up by a rogue mine, he ensured no-one was left on board before abandoning ship himself Dunoon was mined and sunk 25nm ENE Gt Yarmouth
Date:03.09.1940 Unit:HMS Dunoon (Minesweeper) Where:UK Waters Gazette number:34938 (5387)
Comment:Served his time in P&O before T/F to RN from RNR pre-war. Specialised as Navigator
Sources:
D H Swift (Donald Holmes) Conway years:31/33 Rank:Lieutenant RN
MiD (2): Gallantry, skill, determination and undaunted devotion to duty during the landing of Allied Forces on the coast of Normandy
Date:24.11.44 Unit:HMS Bellona (Probably) Where:Normandy coast Gazette number:36815 (5457)
Comment:
Sources:Page 5
C W Taylor (Charles William) Conway years:27/30 Rank:Lieut RNR
DSC: RD awarded to Lt Cdr C W Taylor DSC RNR 04.03.47 Two sources below show that he was a submariner, but the Gazette yields no details He commanded Vampire until the end of the war
Date:1945? Unit:H M S/M Vampire (in command) Where:Aegean and Greek waters Gazette number:Not found
Comment:Nothing in usual web-sites
Sources:http://www.uboat.net/allies/warships/ship/3580.html http://home.cogeco.ca/~gchalcraft/sm/page31.html
R P Taylor (Ralph Palmer) Conway years:19/21 Rank:Lt Col Indian Army
MiD: One entry found for a Major (Ty Lt Col) R P Taylor, 17th Dogra Regt., attd Tochi Scouts See Gaz. 36261 (5176) 23.11.43
Date:NK Unit:Tochi Scouts Where:Not stated Gazette number:NK
Comment:All sources accessed. No sign of this one apart from suggestion above, fits pattern
Sources:
R G Thelwell (Robert George) Conway years:NK Rank:Commander RD RNR
OBE: New Year's Honours List
Date:01.01.41 Unit:NK Where:NK Gazette number:35029
Comment:
Sources:Page 8
A Thomas (Allan) Conway years:NK Rank:Lieut SASDF (or SARNVR)
DSC: For courage, resolution and devotion to duty in the face of Enemy air attacks
Date:05.09.41 Unit:HMSAS Southern Sea Where:Mediterranean Gazette number:35268
Comment:Southern Sea reported damaged in air attack at Tobruk
Sources:Page 2 SASDF provided a flotilla of ex-Whale chasers for mineweeping in N Africa
P H Thomas (Peter Hugh) Conway years:37/39 Rank:Sub Lieut RNR
MiD: For bravery and resolution in HM Ships (21 listed) while escorting an important Convoy to Malta
Date:18.09.42 Unit:HMS Ithuriel (Destroyer) Where:Mediterranean (Operation Harpoon+) Gazette number:35713
Comment:List 1985: Capt P H Thomas RD living in Crediton, Devon
Sources:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HMS_Ithuriel_(H05) + Seedie's Roll
F H Thornton (Frederick Harold) Conway years:NK Rank:Lieutenant Cdr RNR
DSC: Noted as CO of Lord Lloyd (A/S Trawler) 1940 and Pimpernel (Corvette) 1942
Date:1943-44 Unit:HMS Lord Lloyd and Pimpernel Where:Western Approaches Gazette number:Not found
Comment:See also 36544 Captain Ernest Hugh Thornton RD RNR, Union Castle
Sources:Gaz 35487 13.03.42 page 3 promoted to Lt Cdr RNR (18.02.42) RD awarded 07.04.44 (DSC quoted)
F H Thornton (Frederick Harold) Conway years:NK Rank:Lieut Cdr RNR
OBE: Noted as CO of Lord Lloyd (A?S Trawler) 1940 and Pimpernel (Corvette) 1942
Date:1943-44 Unit: Where:Western Approaches Gazette number:
Comment:Gaz 35487 13.03.42 records promotion to Lt Cdr RNR (18.02.42)
Sources:Gaz 35487 13.03.42 page 3 promoted to Lt Cdr RNR (18.02.42) RD awarded 07.04.44 (DSC quoted)
C E M Thornycroft (Charles Edward Mytton) Conway years:34/36 Rank:Lt Cdr RN
MiD(3): MiD(1) A long New Year Honours list for operations in the Aegean Sea Promoted Lieut Cdr RN 20.07.48 Nothing found re Mention in Despatches
Date:31.03.44 Unit:Mediteranean Fleet Where:Aegean Sea Gazette number:36454 (1555)
Comment:List 1985 in Corscombe, Dorchester
Sources:Try 35870 (396)?
F G Tidswell (Frederick George) Conway years:18/20 Rank:Lieutenant Cdr RNZNVR
DSC: Gazette 35648 page 2 28.07.42 awards MiD for "Great bravery and devotion to duty" This quotes Tidswell as having the DSC
Date:Pre-7/42 Unit:HMS Elgin or HMS Birch Where:Home Waters - Minesweeping Gazette number:NK
Comment:Elgin was mined/damaged 04.05.44 and deemed not worth repairing
Sources:Nothing else about the DSC in the London Gazette Not in the Unit Histories source
R W Timbrell (Robert Walter) Conway years:35/37 Rank:Sub Lieut RCN
DSC: ... for good services in the withdrawal of Allied Armies from the beaches at Dunkirk
Date:27.08.40 Unit:HMS Llanthony Where:Dunkirk beaches Gazette number:34932
Comment:RADML R W Trimbell CMM, DSC, CD, RCN 01.02.20-18.04.2006
Sources:Page 6
R W Timbrell (Robert Walter) Conway years:35/37 Rank:Lieut RCN
MiD(2): U-Boat 621 was sunk in the Bay of Biscay, followed by U-984 two days later by a Canadian Escort Group
Date:01.08.44 Unit:HMCS Ottowa, Where:UK Waters Gazette number:NK
Comment:RADML R W Trimbell CMM, DSC, CD, RCN 01.02.20-18.04.2006
Sources:U-Boat net and Wikipedia entry
H J Tippetts (Harry Jeffreys) Conway years:38/40 Rank:Ty Lieutenant RNR
DSO: No information on award, but two Gazettes show his promotion to Sub Lieut (18.06.43) and to Lieut (24.11.44), the DSO would thus have been awarded after this date
Date:NK Unit:NK Where:NK Gazette number:Not found
Comment:Chief Cadet Captain Summer Term 1940
Sources:Seedie's Roll does not show DSO Navy List shows him in command HDML 1181 (Lt RNR 14.10.44 9 No DSO)
C R Treweek (Cecil Randolph) Conway years:1900/01 Rank:Captain RD RNR (Retd)
OBE: New Year Honours on recommendation of the Canadian Government Employed by Imperial Oil Co since 1919 and Park Shipping: in command at sea throughout the war in dangerous waters and highly respected
Date:29.12.44 Unit:Master, Canadian Merchant Navy Where:At Sea Gazette number:36867 (112)
Comment:Wongly transposed to Trewick
Sources:Page 4 Canadian web-site www.rcnvr.com
C L Turbett (Cecil Lefroy) Conway years:10/12* Rank:Commander RIN
OBE: King's Birthday Honours
Date:09.07.40 Unit:Not stated Where:India based Gazette number:31893
Comment:Gazette 38186 shows Capt C L Turbett OBE RN (ex-RIN) retires
Sources:Page 4 * The Conway
C F Tyler (Charles Frederick) Conway years:20/23 Rank:Lieut RNR
MiD: Outstanding courage, resolution, leadership, skill or devotion to duty in operations which led to successful landings on the Italian mainland at Selerno
Date:19.05.44 Unit:Not specified Where:Mediterranean Gazette number:35626
Comment:List 1985 in Newick, Sussex
Sources:Page 4 Gaz 37728 02.10.42 promoted Lieut RNR Snrty 26.04.42
E A Tyrer (Edward Austen) Conway years:1930's Rank:Lieut RN
DSC: For courage and determination in .... a series of successful attacks on Enemy escorted convoys off the coast of France (14 ships listed in one of which he would have been serving)
Date:10.11.44 Unit:See below Where:Home Fleet Gazette number:36794 (5224)
Comment:Donald Swift was in Bellona at this time, see entry
Sources:Page 12
A Veater (Alan) Conway years:NK Rank:Lieut RNR
DSC: For bravery, determination and devotion to duty while serving in HMS Retalick and Light Coastal Forces in operation against E-boats. Enemy submarines, and explosive motor boats
Date:15.06.45 Unit:HMS Retalick Where:Home waters Gazette number:37136
Comment:Qoted as being from Rotherham
Sources:Page 2 Sank 4 German Mini submarines (Biba boats)
R Walgate (Richard) Conway years:28/30* Rank:Lieut RNR
MiD: For good service in action against enemy submarines 25 August 1941 U-452 was sunk SE of Iceland by HM A/S Trawler Vascama
Date:16.12.41 Unit:HM A/S Trawler Vascoma Where:Northern waters, convoy escort Gazette number:35382
Comment:Listing 1985 shows Lt Cdr Walgate in Formby, Liverpool
Sources:Gazette page 3; and U-Boat Net * 1985 List
E J R Walker (Edward John Raymond) Conway years:34/36 Rank:Sub Lieut SDF
DSC: For skill and resource in action against Enemy submarines while serving in HM Ships Protea and Southern Maid See source 2: Italian submarine Ondina sunk by Armed Trawlers Protea and Southern Maid working with a FAA Walrus from 700 Squadron on 11.07.42
Date:13.11.42 Unit:HM S.A. Ship Protea or Southern Maid Where:Eastern Mediterranean Gazette number:35788 (4990)
Comment:
Sources:Page 2 http://www.naval-history.net/WW2CampaignsItalianNavy2.htm
W E Warwick (William Eldon) Conway years:26/28 Rank:Lieutenant Commander RNR
MiD: Obituary reports" ... mentioned in despatches for attacks on three U-Boats in the Kola Inlet ... " Survived the sinking of HM AMC "Andonia) SE of Iseland in June 1940. Subsequentky commander A/S escorts, corvettes and frigates
Date:April 1945 Unit:HMS Farnham Castle Where:North Russian waters Gazette number:Not found
Comment:Commodore Master, Cunard Line. Captain CBE RD RNR (retd)
Sources:Undated Obituary (Telegraph?)
D E O Watson (Donald Eric Ogilvy) Conway years:28/31 Rank:Lieut RN
DSC: For courage and skill in successful submarine patrols By 1941 Truant was operating in the Mediterranean
Date:10.10.41 Unit:HMS Truant Where:Mediteranean Gazette number:35308
Comment:Donald Watson was lost on 11/11/42 in HM S/M Unbeaten
Sources:Page 1 See: http://www.uboat.net/allies/warships/ship/3494.html
D E O Watson (Donald Eric Ogilvy) Conway years:28/31 Rank:Lieut. RN
MiD: Daring, endurance and resource in the conduct of hazardous and dangerous operations against the Enemy in His Majesty's submarines
Date:07.05.40 Unit:HMS Truant Where:European Waters Gazette number:34845
Comment:Donald Watson was lost on 11/11/42 in HM S/M Unbeaten
Sources:Page 2 http://www.uboat.net/allies/warships/ship/3494.html
D E O Watson (Donald Eric Ogilvy) Conway years:28/31 Rank:Lieut. RN
MiD: For skill and enterprise in HMS Truant 1940-41 Truant was very active and successful in European waters under Hurchinson and Haggard, See: http://www.uboat.net/allies/warships/ship/3494.html
Date:08.08.41 Unit:HMS/M Truant Where:European waters Gazette number:35242
Comment:Donald Watson was lost on 11/11/42 in HM S/M Unbeaten
Sources:Page 1 CWGC list DE Ogilvy Watson (listed under "O")
D R Watson (Douglass Rannie) Conway years:27/29 Rank:Lieutenant RCNR
MBE: For outstanding leadership and enterprise in taking a boarding party abord a sinking merchant vessel, rescuing crew members, and salvaging a motor launch she was carrying as deck cargo See also Source 2
Date:06.08.43 Unit:HMCS Mordern Where:Not stated Gazette number:36126 (3587)
Comment:Listed on Honours Board as OBE
Sources:Page 1 http://www.rcnvr.com/W%20-%20RCN%20-%20WW2.php
J R Watson (John Raymond) Conway years:42/43 Rank:Midshipman RNR
MBE: For courage and initiative when in charge of a boarding party sent from HMS Loch More to board a captured German U-boat off the North of Scoland. When the U-Boat started to sink he mustered the party on deck, "gave orders to abandon her, and kept the party together in the water
Date:07/09/1945 Unit:HMS Loch More Where:Home waters Gazette number:37260, page 1
Comment:Now (2008) resident in Auckland, NZ
Sources: until they were picked up
J Whayman (Jackson) Conway years:NK Rank:Commander RNR
Bar to DSC: For outstanding courage, resolution and devotion to duty in operations which led to successful landings on the Italian mainland and at Salerno.
Date:19.05.44 Unit: Where:Mediterranean Gazette number:36526
Comment:Formby, Lancs
Sources:
J Whayman (Jackson) Conway years:NK Rank:Commander RNR
DSC: For courage and unceasing devotion to duty landing reinforcements vitally important to the Army in crossing VOLTURNO River
Date:21.01.44 Unit: Where:Mediterranean Gazette number:36354
Comment:Formby, Lancs
Sources:Page 3
J Whayman (Jackson) Conway years:NK Rank:Commander RNR
MiD: For good services on escort duty in HM Ships Havelock and Lavender
Date:09.10.42 Unit: Where: Gazette number:35743
Comment:Formby, Lancs
Sources:Page 3
J Whayman (Jackson) Conway years:NK Rank:Commander RNR
MiD: For courage, skill, determination and undaunted devotion to duty during the landing of Allied Forces in Normandy
Date:06.11.44 Unit: Where:Home Waters Gazette number:36794
Comment:Formby, Lancs
Sources:Page 6
H I S White (Hedley Ian Saxton) Conway years:33/35? Rank:Lieutenant RNR
DSC: For distinguished service during the war in Europe
Date:07.12.45 Unit:NK Where:NK Gazette number:37380
Comment:Promoted to Lt Cdr 08/11/47 Gazette No 38167
Sources:Page 5
W D S White (William Douglas Stanley) Conway years:32/32 Rank:Lieutenant RN
MiD: For services in or near Narvik Unable to find any history of Protector in this campaign
Date:24.09.40 Unit:HMS Protector Where:Norway Gazette number:34953
Comment:Protector was a netlayer launched in 1936 designed to lay nets to protect the fleet
Sources:Page 2
W H M Wilcox (William Harold Mortimer) Conway years:NK Rank:Captain RASC
MBE: Birthday Honours List
Date:09.07.40 Unit: Where: Gazette number:34893
Comment:The inference is that Wilcox had been a Regular soldier
Sources:Page 8. In 1939 Wilcox rejoined from the Reserve of Officers of the RASC
W H M Wilcox (William Harold Mortimer) Conway years:NK Rank:Capt (temp Major) RASC
MiD: For gallant and distinguished service in North Africa
Date:14.09.43 Unit: Where:North Africa Gazette number:36173
Comment:Gaz 37775 of 01.11.46 he retires with hon rank of Lieut Colonel
Sources:
F M Wilkes (Frank Moorly) Conway years:15/16 Rank:
MBE: No information in Gazette or any other known source Chances are he was Merchant Navy, aged 40 plus, Ch Offr or Master
Date: Unit: Where: Gazette number:
Comment:No trace in London Gazette
Sources:
J E Woolfenden (Joseph Eric) Conway years:24/26 Rank:Lieut RNR
DSC: For determination and skill in action against Enemy submarines Hydrangea took part in the sinking of U-401 03.08.41
Date:21.11.41 Unit:HMS Hydrangea (Flower Class) Where:North Atlantc Gazette number:35357 (6772)
Comment:Google shows him as Snr. 1st Officer of Caronia 29.01.49 and 15.08.50
Sources:Sub Lieut TWBP Hamilton was also in Hydrangea (see entry) The Conway: KGM 1926. Gazette 35728 awarded RD 02.10.42
M S Work (Magnus Spence) Conway years:26/27 Rank:Ty Actg Lieut Cdr DSC RNR
2nd Bar to DSC: For gallant service, endurance and devotion to duty while serving in HMS Bamborough Castle in Arctic seas while escorting convoys to and from Russia CO 28.03.44 to 11.03.45. A highly successful escort captain, he never lost a man
Date:16.03.45 Unit:HMS Bamborough Castle Where:Northern Waters Gazette number:36992 (1506)
Comment:U-387 was sunk in the Barents Sea on 09.12.44
Sources:Page 2 Obituaries in Daily Telegraph, Conway Newsletter, etc
M S Work (Magnus Spence) Conway years:26/27 Rank:Tc Actg Lieut Cdr DSC RNR
Bar to DSC: For outstanding leadership, skill and devotion to duty in HMS Dahlia in successful actions with U-boats while on convay escort duty in the Atlantic
Date:02.06.44 Unit:HMS Dahlia Where:Atlantic Gazette number:36551 (2703)
Comment:Left Dahlia 28.12.43, stood by Bamborough Castle
Sources:Page 1 Obituaries in Daily Telegraph, Conway Newsletter, etc
M S Work (Magnus Spence) Conway years:26/27 Rank:Lieutenant RNR
DSC: For gallantry and distinguished service in the face of the enemy Dahlia was part of First Escort Group
Date:31/12/1943 Unit:HMS Dahlia Where:North Atlantic Gazette number:36309
Comment:see also award of Bars to the DSC
Sources:London Gazette 36309, page 32; also autobiographical notes Obituaries in Daily Telegraph, Conway Newsletter, etc
C J Wynne-Edwards (Cecil John) Conway years:14/16 Rank:Commander RN
Bar to DSC: For bravery, seamanship, and devotion to duty while serving in HM Minelayers Squadron Navigating Officer
Date:20.12.42 Unit:1st Minelaying Squadron Where:Northern waters Gazette number:35466
Comment:"N" specialist, became Director of the Admiralty Compass Observatory
Sources:Gazette page 3
C J Wynne-Edwards (Cecil John) Conway years:14/16 Rank:Lieut Cdr RN
DSC: For good service in the withdrawal of Allied Armies from the beaches of Dunkirk
Date: Unit:NK Where:Home waters Gazette number:34867
Comment:
Sources:Gazette
C J Wynne-Edwards (Cecil John) Conway years:14/16 Rank:Commander RN
MiD: King's Birthday Awards: for outstanding zeal, patience and cheerfulness and never failing to set an example of wholehearted devotion to duty, without which the high tradition of the Royal Navy could not be upheld.
Date:27/06/1941 Unit:1st Minelaying Squadron Where:Home waters Gazette number:35204
Comment:Senior navigator of the 1st Minelaying Squadron, Northern Barrage
Sources:Gazette
W M Yool (William Munro) Conway years:08/10? Rank:Air Vice Marshal
CB: King's Birthday Honours
Date:28.12.45 Unit:AOC Admin (Med) Where:Mediterranean & Middle East Gazette number:37407
Comment:
Sources:http://www.kcl.ac.uk/lhcma/locreg/YOOL.shtml
W M Yool (William Munro) Conway years:08/10? Rank:Group Captain RAF
CBE: King's Birthday Honours
Date:28.12.40 Unit:Staff College Where:United Kingdom Gazette number:35029
Comment:Joined army RFC 1915, RAF 1919, retired as AVM 1949
Sources:http://www.kcl.ac.uk/lhcma/locreg/YOOL.shtml
D Young (David) Conway years:40/42 Rank:Cadet, Merchant Navy
MiD: For gallantry, skill & resolution while an important convoy was fought through to Malta in the face of relentless attacks by day & night from Enemy aircraft, submarines ansd surface forces
Date:05.02.43 Unit:Ship and Company not stated Where:Mediterranean Gazette number:35895
Comment:
Sources:
A W R Adams (Alwyn William Reginald) Conway years:28/30? Rank:Lieut Cdr RN
DSC: For gallantry, skill, determination and undaunted devotion to duty during the landing of Allied Forces on the coast of Normandy Commanded Orestes from 22.10.43 to 16.10.44 (see personal account at ref below)
Date:24/11/44 Unit:HMS Orestes (Algerine M/S) Where:Home waters Gazette number:36815 (5454)
Comment:Gazetted Lt Cdr RN 02.01.40
Sources:Page 2, See also: http://www.bbc.co.uk/ww2peopleswar/stories/74/a5262374.shtml http://www.uboat.net/allies/warships/ship/3795.html
J G Aitken (John Gordon) Conway years: Rank:Ty Lieut RNR
MiD: For good services when a merchantman was set on fire in Tobruk harbour
Date:28/07/42 Unit: Where:Mediterranean Gazette number:35648 (3346)
Comment:CO of Polyanthus when sunk U-952 21.09.43, lost with all hands
Sources:Page 2 http://www.uboat.net/allies/warships/ship/5489.html
P H Alington (Patrick Hamilton) Conway years:NK Rank:Actg Sqdrn Leader RAFO
DFC: A long citation extolling his outstanding ability and leadership in command first of a Sunderland aircraft and then of the Squadron. He carried out some remarkable work during the evacuation from Greece to Crete
Date:11/08/41 Unit:No 230 Squadron Where:Mediterranean Gazette number:35217 (39940
Comment:Retired as Wing Commander on 23 June 1963
Sources:Pages 8 & 9 Gazette 37407 awards Mention in Despatches, New Year Honours 28.12.45
W J Alington (William James) Conway years:NK Rank:Actg Wing Cdr DFC AFC RAFO
Bar to DFC: .. displayed exceptional keenness and determination to inflict loss upon the Enemy ... 7 loco- motives; 4 aircraft on the ground and a hangar; a minesweeper. He displays fearless and skilful leadership
Date:20/07/43 Unit:No. 264 Squadron Where:Over Europe Gazette number:36104 (3325)
Comment:
Sources:Page 1
W J Alington (William James) Conway years:NK Rank:Squadron Leader AFC RAFO
DFC: Has completed a large number of sorties and has destroyed two Enemy aircraft at night. Extremely able flight commander whose success in night fighting has been most praiseworthy
Date:29/01/43 Unit:No 25 Squadron Where:Not stated Gazette number:35883 (592)
Comment:
Sources:Page 1
G Allan (George) Conway years:28/30 Rank:Lieutenant RNR
MiD: For good services in HM Submarines in recent patrols and operations against the Enemy Gazette 37662 0f 26.07.46: Lieut Cdr George Allan, RNR awarded RD
Date:12/11/40 Unit:HM Submarines Where:Not stated Gazette number:34991 (6550)
Comment:Many RNR officers were sent to submarines as navigators as per WW1
Sources:Unit-histories lists George Allan - but no details as yet
R S Allen (Robert Swinton) Conway years:29/31 Rank:Actg Sqdr Leader RAFO
Bar to DFC: 106 Squadron, Bomber Command flew Hampdens (until10/39), Manchesters )02/42), then Lancasters. The Bar to Swinton's DSC was among many covered by one list after a busy year for the RAF
Date:24/12/40 Unit:No 49 Squadron Where:Based at Coningsby, Lincs Gazette number:35022 (7214)
Comment:Source 2 has a brief biographical note
Sources:Possibly one of several OC's who moved to the RAF when jobs were scarce at sea in the 1930s http://www.cranstonart.co.uk/bomber_command.htm
R S Allen (Robert Swinton) Conway years:29/31 Rank:Actg Sqdr Leader
DFC: During darkness, sighted a Heinkel 111 and manoeuvred his a/c to enable his Sergeant WOP/AG to shoot it down; then chased a Ju87 which crashed and burned, before continuing to target. .. his initiative, outstanding skill & resolution contributed ... success ... operations
Date:25/06/40 Unit:No 49 Squadron Where:Europe Gazette number:34767 (87)
Comment:Aircraft probably a Hampden. Joined RAF 1935
Sources:Page 4. See full citation of this notable event
R S Allen (Robert Swinton) Conway years:29/30 Rank:A/Wing Cdr DFC RAFO
DSO: Raids on German warships in Brest, La Pelice and Cherbourg: bravery, determination and resource displayed by the leader and air crews.
Date:02/09/41 Unit:No 106 Squadron Where:Bomber Command Gazette number:35263 (5102)
Comment:Wing Cdr R S Allen, DSO, DFC* RAF retires at own request 02.03.56
Sources:Page 1 for a full citation for all involved
W J Allington (William James) Conway years:NK Rank:Flight Lieut RAFO
AFC: The King is graciously pleased to award .. No specific citation, several recipients listed
Date:26/09/41 Unit:Not stated Where:Not stated Gazette number:35291 (5650)
Comment:Promoted from Sgt Pilot RAF Reserve to PO RAFO April 1936
Sources:
H J Anchor (Herbert John) Conway years:10/12? Rank:Commodore RD RNR
OBE: New Year Honours 1942 MiD awarded 05.06.45 for 3 years service as Commodore Ocean Convoys
Date:01/01/42 Unit:HMS Eaglet (Accounting Base) Where:Commodore of Ocean Convoys Gazette number:Not found
Comment:In 1945 CO HMS Alaunia (Repair Ship). Died 25.10.58. Honours Board shows HF Anchor
Sources:http://www.unithistories.com/units_index/default.asp?file=../officers/personsx.html Gazette 37110 (2852) for MiD
A H B Anderson (Alan Hamilton Barnett) Conway years: Rank:Lieutenant RNR
DSC: For courage, skill and enterprise in successful submarine patrols Seems to have spent the whole war in submarines
Date:03/10/41 Unit:HM S/M Rorqual Where:Home waters Gazette number:35296 (5770)
Comment:U-boat net shows him in command of Scotsman 15.08.44 until end of War
Sources:Page 2
B J B Andrew (Bruce John Bevis) Conway years:34/36 Rank:Lieutenant RN
DSC: For bravery & skill in successful submarine operations
Date:28/04/42 Unit:HM S/M Thunderbolt (ex-Thetis) Where:Atlantic & Mediterranean Gazette number:35538 (1849)
Comment:Married Rosemary Goddard. Cdr BJB Andrew, DSC, OBE RN retired 08/69, died 12/85
Sources:Page 1 http://www.unithistories.com/units_index/default.asp?file=../officers/personsx.html
B J B Andrew (Bruce John Bevis) Conway years:34/36 Rank:Lieutenant DSC RN
MiD: For outstanding bravery, skill and devotion to duty in successful patrols in HM Submarines
Date:24/09/43 Unit:HM S/M Unbroken (CO) Where:Mediterranean Gazette number:36188 (4316)
Comment:Married Rosemary Goddard. Cdr BJB Andrew, DSC, OBE RN retired 08/69, died 12/85
Sources:Page 2 Known as "The wing-collar man" because he favoured wing collars!
B J B Andrew (Bruce John Bevis) Conway years:34/36 Rank:Lieutenant DSC RN
MiD: Unit-histories quotes " war patrols in Indian Ocean and Malacca Strait"
Date:20/11/45 Unit:HM S/M Subtle Where:Far East Gazette number:Not found
Comment:Last years of service were in diplomatic posts (Bangkok & Turkey)
Sources: http://www.unithistories.com/units_index/default.asp?file=../officers/personsx.html
D S Anthes (Denis del Strother) Conway years:NK Rank:Chief Officer, Merchant Navy
MBE: In convoys under continual threat from Enemy submarines: " .. exceptional courage, skill and their efficiency and leadership played an important part in the dangerous and vital operations (Battle of the Atlantic)"
Date:28/04/44 Unit:Not stated Where:Atlantic Gazette number:364903 (2003)
Comment:
Sources:Page 1
C P de A Aplin (Charles Peter D'Auvergne) Conway years:NK Rank:Lieutenant RNR
MiD: For distinguished service and gallantry during the invasion of the South of France
Date:23/03/45 Unit:NK Where:Mediterranean Gazette number:37002 (1661)
Comment:
Sources:
M D Atkins (Maurice Dudley) Conway years:39/41 Rank:Second Officer
MBE: For his actions during the loss of the Empress of Asia in 1942, and Empress of Canada 1943 and thereafter
Date:06/01/45 Unit:SS Whitehall Park, Canadian Pacific Steamship Where:Various theatres Gazette number:Canada 06.01.45
Comment:Not on Honours Board
Sources:Information provided by Captain Atkins http://www.rcnvr.com/Merchant%20Seaman%20in%20WW2.php
G Bailey (George) Conway years:30/31 Rank:Actg Commander RIN
DSC: For distinguished services in the Far East
Date:28/06/46 Unit:Not stated Where:Far East Gazette number:37636 (3390)
Comment:
Sources:Page 2
A J C Baker (aka Croft-Baker) (Alan Jack Croft ) Conway years:37/39 Rank:Actg Sub Lieut RNR
MiD: For bravery and devotion to duty (Posthumous)
Date:15/11/42 Unit:HMS Kipling Where:Eastern Mediterranean Gazette number:35788 (4991)
Comment:Killed in HMS Kipling 11.05.42
Sources:Page 3 http://www.cwgc.org/debt_of_honour.asp?menuid=14
G M Ball (Granville Murray) Conway years:NK Rank:Lieutenant RNR
MiD: For courage & endurance in defence against Enemy air attack while .. on Convoy Escort Duty
Date:19/11/43 Unit:HMS Shoreham, Hythe or Rye Where:English Channel Gazette number:36259 (5142)
Comment:Same citation as Captain Eric Hewitt
Sources:Page 2
K R Ball (Kenneth Rhodes) Conway years:33/35 Rank:Flt Lieut RAF (RAFO)
MiD: A generic list of personnel (RAF) Mentioned in Despatches by the AOCinC His name is followed by the notation "Missing"
Date:23/09/41 Unit:9 Squadron (Wellingtons) Where:Over Germany Gazette number:35284 (5571)
Comment:KiA 9 Sqdn Wellington bombers Aug 1941, buried near Hamburg
Sources:CWGC; Page 5 of Gazette
B H Band (Brian Hugh) Conway years:30/32 Rank:Lieut RN
DSC: For courage, skill and resolution in successful submarine patrols
Date:12/12/41 Unit:HM S/M Upholder Where:At sea Gazette number:35382 (7104)
Comment:Lost in HM S/M Olympus 08.08.42, mined near Malta. 9 Survivors swam 7 miles to the island.
Sources:
A A Barnett (Avon Alexander) Conway years:NK Rank:Commander RD RNR
DSC: For gallantry, leadership and undaunted devotion to duty under and continuous fire from the Enemy during landings on the Italian mainland
Date:25/01/44 Unit:NK Where:Mediterranean Gazette number:36345 (477)
Comment:CO Boarding Vessel Camito (ex-Elder,Fyffe) 1940-41. Sunk by U-boat 06.05.41
Sources:Page 1 http://www.uboat.net/allies/merchants/906.html
H Beardmore (Harold) Conway years:NK Rank:Chaplain, AKC, Royal Navy
OBE: Birthday Honours
Date:01/07/41 Unit:NK Where:NK Gazette number:35204 (3737)
Comment:
Sources:Page 3
G D C Beaver (George Duncan) Conway years:06/08/08 Rank:Captain, "Formerly Indian Army"
MiD: States: "reverts to unemployment on account of disability; hon rank of Major 30.04.47"
Date:NK Unit:NK Where:NK Gazette number:37954 (2173)
Comment:Unlikely to make further progress on current information
Sources:
C F Beddoe (Charles Foyle) Conway years:NK Rank:Lieutenant RNR
MiD: ... outstanding courage, leadership, resource & determination during the assault on Anzio ... unbroken flow of supplies ... despite bombing, mining and bombardment from shore batteries
Date:28/07/44 Unit:Not stated Where:Mediterranean Gazette number:36634 (3566)
Comment:Nothing found on operational web-sites
Sources:Page 3
C L de H Bell (Charles Leigh de Hauteville) Conway years:16/18 Rank:Commander, RD, RNR
DSC: For courage, resolution and skill in HM Ships ..... Whitehall in successful operations with Enemy submarines. He commanded various escort destroyers and ended the war in HMS Palomares (FD Ship). Credited with sinking U-306 on 31.10.43 NE of Azores.
Date:28/04/44 Unit:HMS Whitehall (V&W Escort Destroyer) Where:North Atlantic Gazette number:36495 (2010)
Comment:In 1957 is reported as Master "Empress of England"
Sources:Page 2 http://www.uboat.net/allies/warships/ship/4277.html
S P Berna (Salvator Peter) Conway years:32/34 Rank:Chief Officer
MBE: Birthday Honours For continuous service at sea. Reference has a good description of his career during the war years including being torpedoed in SS Beaverdale in April 1941 (Third Officer)
Date:08/06/45 Unit:CPS Ship Whitehall Park Where:At sea Gazette number:37120 (3036)
Comment:
Sources:Page 4 http://www.rcnvr.com/Merchant%20Seaman%20in%20WW2.php
J G Bickford (Jack Grant) Conway years:01/10/13 Rank:Commander RN
DSC: ... for successful actions against Enemy submarines
Date:22/12/39 Unit:HMS Express Where:Home waters Gazette number:34759 (8546)
Comment:Lost in HMS Express 06/40 (KIA)
Sources:Page 2 Express was lost during a minelaying operation off the Dutch coast
J G Bickford (Jack Grant) Conway years:01/10/13 Rank:Captain DSC RN
DSO: .. for good services in the withdrawal of the Allied Armies from the beaches at Dunkirk
Date:16/08/40 Unit:HMS Express Where:Dunkirk Gazette number:34925 (5064)
Comment:Lost in HMS Express 06/40 (KIA)
Sources:Page 2 Express was lost during a minelaying operation off the Dutch coast
R Blampied (Richard) Conway years:NK Rank:Ty Actg Lieut Cdr RNZNR
MBE: New Year Honours
Date:28/12/45 Unit:NK Where:NK Gazette number:37410 (158)
Comment:Nothing found on other sources
Sources:
N H B Bloye (Norman Herbert Barton) Conway years:19/21? Rank:Lieut Cdr RD RNR
DSC: For courage & skill in hazardous minesweeping operations off the Adriatic Coast (Ancon) Gaz 35664 11.08.42 awards RD
Date:23/01/45 Unit:HMS Fabius (M/S Base Adriatic) Where:Mediterranean Gazette number:NK
Comment:Honours Board gives BLOYER, but Bloye's names are identical (NHB)
Sources:http://www.mcdoa.org.uk/ww_ii_awards_for_rn_minesweeping_B.htm http://www.unithistories.com/units_index/default.asp?file=../officers/personsx.html
D S Boyle (Douglas Seaman) Conway years:39/41 Rank:Sub Lieutenant RCN
MiD: Outstanding Leadership, skill & devotion to duty in HMCS Chaudinere in a sccessful operation against a U-Boat (U-744 sunk in Atlantic in March 1944)
Date: Unit:HMCS Chaudinere (River Class Frigate) Where:Atlantic Gazette number:
Comment:Vice Admiral D S Boyle CF RCN retired in 1977, died 2001
Sources:http://www.rcnvr.com/
E S Brand (Eric Sydney) Conway years:09/10/08 Rank:Captain RCN
OBE: ... contributed materially to the establishment of an efficient U.S. Navy organisation for the control of shipping in co-operation with Canadian Forces. Birthday Honours 1942 Loan to RCN 1939
Date:02/06/43 Unit:Naval HQ Ottowa (Director of Trade & Intelligence) Where:Canada Gazette number:36034 (2478)
Comment:List 1985 shows Captain ES Brand RN (Retd) in Canada; died 1991
Sources:Page 2 http://www.rcnvr.com/B%20-%20RCN%20-%20WW2.php
W P S Briggs (William Edward Slade) Conway years:21/23 Rank:Actg Lieut Cdr RCNR
DSC: For bravery, respurce and devotion to duty - Birthday Honours, Canadian recommendation Reference describes haw Orilla took fuel from a torpedoed tanker Tachez which aided her subsequent salvage
Date:30/06/42 Unit:HMCS Orillia (Flower Cl) Where:North Atlantic Gazette number:35587 (2534)
Comment:Promoted Captain RCN(R) on 30.06.57
Sources:Page 2 http://www.rcnvr.com/B%20-%20RCN%20-%20WW2.php
G Brooke-Alder (Geoffrey) Conway years:36/38? Rank:A/Sub Lieut RNR
DSC: For bravery, skill and enterprise in minesweeping operations off the coasts of Holland, Belgium and France
Date:03/09/40 Unit:Unknown Minesweeper Where:Home waters Gazette number:34938
Comment:Promoted to Lieut RNR 07/09/42
Sources:Gazette page 2
J G Brookes (John Geoffrey) Conway years:NK Rank:Lieutenant RN
DSC: For courage, endurance & devotion to duty while minesweeping in HM Ships ..., Speedy ...
Date:24/03/42 Unit:HMS Speedy (Halcyon M/S) Where:Northern waters and Mediterranean Gazette number:35495 (1318)
Comment:Apparently transferred from RNR, see Gazette 34649 28.07.39
Sources:Page 2 Also awarded MBE NY Honours 1959
F H Brooke-Smith (Francis Haffey) Conway years:34/36 Rank:Sub Lieut RNR
GC: For great gallantry and undaunted devotion to duty See Conway ref. for more details and photographs of Francis B-S and his medals (in IWM)
Date:24/06/41 Unit:Mine disposal Where:Manchester Ship Canal Gazette number:35201 (3651)
Comment:Member of a Conway "dynasty"
Sources:Page 1 http://www.hmsconway.org/Notablesnew.html
P R Brown (Patrick Richards) Conway years:21/22 Rank:Actg Lieut Cdr, RD, RNR
MiD: A long citation for awards after the assault on Anzio, ending "despite bombing, mining and bombardment from shore batteries"
Date:25/07/44 Unit:Not stated Where:Italy Gazette number:36634 (3565)
Comment:Gaz 36397 dated 25.02.44 awards RD
Sources:Page 2
W B Burke (Wick Bernard) Conway years:08/09/08 Rank:
KBE: A ULICK BERNARD BURKE MC is listed as a "Retired Offr, re-employed" in two Gazettes 1940 and 1947 - Captain, (Bevet Major)
Date: Unit: Where: Gazette number:
Comment:Wick and Ulick can be a mis-interpretation - but no sign of a KBE
Sources:
S W Buxton (Sydney William) Conway years:29/32 Rank:Ty Lieutenant RCNVR
MiD: Displayed courage and devotion to duty in that he re-entered a burning tanker hatch in order to assist in the rescue of two Naval Firefighters King's Birthday Honours List
Date:08/06/44 Unit:HMCS Verlaine Where:Not stated Gazette number:36545 (2659)
Comment:
Sources:http://www.rcnvr.com/B%20-%20RCN%20-%20WW2.php Page 7
J S Cambridge (John Stephen) Conway years:17/19 Rank:Ty Actg Lieut Cdr RNVR
DSC: For bravery in action against the Enemy while serving in HM Gun Boats Good entry in Unit Histories
Date:10/11/42 Unit:HMML 106 Where:East Coast Coastal Forces Gazette number:35780 (4882)
Comment:
Sources:http://www.unithistories.com/units_index/default.asp?file=../officers/personsx.html
J Cameron (John) Conway years:04/06* Rank:Captain, Royal Indian Navy
CIE: New Year Honours 1943
Date:28/12/43 Unit:Principal Officer, Mercantile Marine Dept Where:Calcutta Gazette number:37407 (11)
Comment:Thirty seven years service
Sources:Page 11 * The Conway. Entered Royal Indian Marine 1906
J D Campbell* (John Duncan) Conway years:02/04/08 Rank:Colonel DSO Indian Army
OBE: Gazette 3461 (3704) 02.06.39 states "retires on an India Pension 03.04.39 Gazette 36556 (2764) 09.06.44 state "ceases to beLong to the Indian Reserve of Regular Officers" DSO was awarded in First World War
Date:NK Unit:Not Known Where:India (probable) Gazette number:Not Found
Comment:THIS IS NOT THE J D CAMPBELL QUOTED IN WW1 LIST (ARE THERE TWO?)
Sources:"The Conway" WW1 Honours Board
D M Cann (Denis More) Conway years:09/11* Rank:Lieut Cdr RN (Retd)
DSC: For services in Norway
Date:24/09/40 Unit:HM A/S Trawler Indian Star Where:Norway Gazette number:34953 (5709)
Comment:Can find no further record of Cann after this
Sources: * The Conway; BBC People's War shows Indian Star escorting E Coast Convoy
C L Carroll (Charles Laurence) Conway years:23/25 Rank:Actg Lieut Cdr RNR
DSC: New Year's Honours. Generic citation: Gallantry or outstanding service in the face of the Enemy ..... zeal, patience, cheerfulmness and for setting an example .... the high tradition of the Royal Navy could not have been upheld
Date:29/12/42 Unit:HM M/S Trawler Noble Nora Where:Mediterranean Gazette number:35841 (24)
Comment:List 1985 shows Captain, DSC, RD in Lymington
Sources:Page 24; U-Boat.net shows him as CO RIFLEMAN (Algerine) 16.01.44 to End of War Naval-net shows him CO Trawler ORPHEUS 1941; CO Trawler NOBLE NORA 1942. Med.
D A Casey (Denis Arthur) Conway years:02/04/08 Rank:Commodore, DSC, RD, RNR
CBE: New Year Honours 1942, awarded before the DSO See next entry
Date: Unit:Commodore of Convoys Where:Atlantic and Northern waters Gazette number:Not found
Comment:Commodore Master, Royal Mail Andes 1948/49. RNR ADC to the King 1944
Sources:
D A Casey (Denis Arthur) Conway years:02/04/08 Rank:Commodore, CBE, DSC, RD, RNR
DSO: For bravery, seamonship & resolution in bringing a convoy from Murmansk in the face of relentless and determined attacks by Enemy U-boats & aircraft DSC for service in submarines WW1
Date:21/07/42 Unit:Convoy PQ10 to Murmansk Where:Northern waters Gazette number:35639 (3201)
Comment:Commodore Master, Royal Mail Andes 1948/49. RNR ADC to the King 1944
Sources:http://www.unithistories.com/units_index/default.asp?file=../officers/personsx.html Page 1
E R Chard (Edward Rex) Conway years:NK Rank:Sub Lieutenant RNVR
MiD: King's Birthday Honours - a long list (88 pages) of awards without specific citation
Date:02/06/44 Unit:Not stated Where:Not stated Gazette number:36544 (2605)
Comment:Not positive ident, but fits the Board description. Stated to be from Axbridge
Sources:Page 41
M A A Chodzko (Michael Anthony) Conway years:25/28 Rank:Sub Lieut RNVR
MiD(1): For good services in the withdrawal of Allied Armies from the beaches at Dunkirk MiD(2) not yet found
Date:16/08/40 Unit:Motor Boat Aura Where:English Channeel Gazette number:34925 (5069)
Comment:List 1985 in London
Sources: See: http://www.hmsconway.org/Notablesnew.html#other
J M Christian (John Macindoe) Conway years:28/30 Rank:Lieutenant RN
DSC: No record found DSC was post-June 1940
Date: Unit:See entry for Mention in Despatches Where: Gazette number:Not found
Comment:Possible error of identification?
Sources:
J M Christian (John Macindoe) Conway years:28/30 Rank:Lieutenant RN
MiD: For daring and resource in the conduct of hazardous and successful operations by the Fleet Air Arm on the Coast of Norway
Date:25/06/40 Unit:HMS Ark Royal Where:Norway Gazette number:34882 (3919)
Comment:
Sources:Page 3
J R Clarke (John Richard) Conway years:NK Rank:Ty Actg Lieut Cdr DSC RNVR
Bar to DSC: For gallantry, determination and skill while serving in HM Ship Watchman. He was CO of Watchman (V&W Escort) and sank U-1195 in the Channel
Date:06/07/45 Unit:HMS Watchman Where:English Channel Gazette number:37170 (3561)
Comment:Unable to find first DSC. CO Watchman from 27.05.44 to end of War
Sources:Page 5 U-Boat.net
R T Clarke (Richard Thomas) Conway years:NK Rank:Third Officer, Merchant Navy
MBE: After the ship was torpedoed and sunk one of the boats made a voyage of 20 days before being picked up .................... it was due to the courge, skill & fortitude of Mr Clarke during the latter part of the voyage that the boat was brought to safety
Date:29/01/43 Unit:Not stated Where:Not stated Gazette number:35886 (603)
Comment:Ten of the occupants died
Sources:Page 1
W R K Clarke (Winston Raymond) Conway years:15/16 Rank:Would have been senior
DSC and MiD: Defies all efforts to track on usual web-sites Canada, New Zealand, Australia, Esquire, Captain - nothing
Date: Unit: Where: Gazette number:
Comment:
Sources:
W L Clibborn (William Lancelot) Conway years:NK Rank:Captain, Merchant Navy
OBE: Birthday Honours
Date:28/05/43 Unit:NK Where:NK Gazette number:36035 (2491)
Comment:
Sources:Page 1
D G C Clutterbuck (David G C) Conway years:26/29* Rank:Lieut Cdr RN
DSC: The history of HMS Newfoundland (Navy-net) shows Clutterbuck as serving in the ship 1942-1946 but does not show him with a DSC. Member similarly does not list DSC
Date:` Unit:HMS Newfoundland (possible) Where:Not known Gazette number:Not found
Comment:Listed 1985: VA Sir David G, KBE, CB in Lymington
Sources:Two other Clutterbucks were awarded DSCs - possible mis-interpretation *HMS Conway: KGM winner 1929, RN Direct Entry
D G C Clutterbuck (David G C) Conway years:26/29* Rank:
MiD: The history of HMS Newfoundland (Navy-net) shows Clutterbuck as serving in the ship 1942-1946 in rank of Lieut Cdr RN.
Date: Unit: Where: Gazette number:
Comment:Past President of the HMS Newfoundland Association
Sources:
F B Collinson (Frank Bentley) Conway years:NK Rank:Lieut Cdr RNR (Retd)
DSC: U-436 sunk in North Atlantic West of Cape Ortega, Spain 26.05.43
Date:30/11/43 Unit:HMS Test (River Class Frigate) Where:North Atlantic Gazette number:NK
Comment:
Sources:U-Boat.net and Unit-Histories
F B Collinson (Frank Bentley) Conway years:NK Rank:Lieut Cdr RNR (Retd)
MiD: For successful submarine patrols
Date:09/06/40 Unit:HM S/M Tetrach Where:To be researched Gazette number:NK
Comment:
Sources:Unit-History info; inferred on date
F B Collinson (Frank Bentley) Conway years:NK Rank:Lieut Cdr RNR (Retd)
MiD: Murmansk convoys 03.05.42
Date:25/08/42 Unit:HMS Oxslip (Flower Class) Where:North Atlantic Gazette number:Not found
Comment:Commanded three escort vessels from August 1940-1945 (Shades of Ericson "Cruel Sea")
Sources:Naval-History.net
W H Coombs (William Harry) Conway years:07/09/08 Rank:Captain (Hon Cdr RNR)
CBE: Birthday Honours Captain Coombs was the pioneer of improvement for conditions of employment for officers of the Merchant Navy and much invloved with the MMSA and management of Conway
Date:06/06/47 Unit:President, Officers' (Merchant Navy) Federation Ltd Where:United Kingdom Gazette number:37979 (2582)
Comment:A man of small stature but large heart (compiler's opinion)
Sources:Page 12 Conway web-site
J W Cooper (Jack Winston) Conway years:24/26 Rank:Lieut Cdr DSC RNR
Bar to DSC: Sinking of U-636 in North Atkantic, West of Ireland 21.04.45
Date:11/09/45 Unit:HMS Bazely (Captain Class Frigate) Where:Atlantic Gazette number:NK
Comment:
Sources:http://www.uboat.net/allies/warships/ship/5646.html
J W Cooper (Jack Winston) Conway years:24/26 Rank:A/ Lieut Cdr RNR (Retd)
DSC: Sinking of U-765 06.05.44 For courage, resolution and skill in ant-U-Boat operations
Date:19/09/44 Unit:HMS Bligh (Captain Class Frigate) Where:Atlantic Gazette number:36707 (4335)
Comment:
Sources:Page 3 U-Boat.net
J W Cooper (Jack Winston) Conway years:24/26 Rank:
OBE: No record of an award of OBE to J W Cooper. However Captain J E Cooper, Cargo Superintendent, Sea Transport Division, Ministry of War Transport was made OBE Gazette 36781 (5081) 03.11.44
Date: Unit: Where: Gazette number:
Comment:Could be mistaken identity
Sources:
A D Corkhill (Anthony David) Conway years:34/38 Rank:Midshipman (A) RN
DSC: For gallantry and coolness in action against heavy odds off the coast of Norway
Date:19/07/40 Unit:HMS Devonshire (Heavy Cruiser) Where:Norwegian waters Gazette number:34901 (4492)
Comment:List 1985 shows Cdr AD Corkhill DSC in Salcombe. Active member of Conway Club
Sources:Page 2
D H G Coughlan (Denis Harold George) Conway years:25/27 Rank:A/Lieut Cdr RNR
DSC: For great skill, endurance & devotion to duty ... in clearing Enemy minefields to enable supply convoys and bombardment forces to operate in support of the 8th Army in their advance from Egypt to Tunisia
Date:05/05/44 Unit:HMS Cromarty (Minesweeper) Where:North African waters Gazette number:36505 (2126)
Comment:Captain D H G Coughlan, DSC, RD** RNR was awarded a 3rd clasp to the RD 22.04.66
Sources:Page 2. http://www.mcdoa.org.uk/ww_ii_awards_for_rn_minesweeping_C.htm http://www.unithistories.com/units_index/default.asp?file=../officers/personsx.html
D H G Coughlan (Denis Harold George) Conway years:25/27 Rank:Lieut RNR
MiD: For gallant and distinguished services & untiring devotion to duty in operations which led to the capture of Sicily (Operation Husky)
Date:17/12/43 Unit:HMS Boston (Minesweeper) Where:Mediterranean Gazette number:36295 (5542)
Comment:Captain Coughlan died in 1989
Sources:Page 4. See previous entry for DSC
E Coultas* (Ernest) Conway years:08/10/08 Rank:Master, Clan Line
OBE: Won an encounter with a U-Boat: " ... by resolute handling of his ship, by brilliantly forestalling the enemy's movements and courageously holding his course and speed .... .. he saved his ship" - also forced the sub to dive, leaving the gun crew in the sea (then saved)
Date:19/03/40 Unit:SS Clan MacBean Where:Atlantic Gazette number:34815 (1701)
Comment:Also awarded Lloyds' Siver Medal for the same incident. Died July 1949
Sources:Page 1: it has a graphic account of the incident Son, Peter Coultas, provides first hand details
L K Crabb (Lionel Kenneth) Conway years:22/24 Rank:Ty Lieutenant RNVR
GM: The King has been graciously pleased to approve the award of the George Medal for gallantry and undaunted devotion to duty Good story told on "divernet.com" see below
Date:21/01/44 Unit:Clearance diving units Where:Mediterranean Gazette number:36345 (477)
Comment:He is the famous "Buster" Crabb, see many sources regarding his adventures and demise
Sources:Page 1 http://www.divernet.com/cgi-bin/articles.pl?id=3072&sc=&ac=d&an=
L K Crabb (Lionel Kenneth) Conway years:22/24 Rank:Ty Lieut Cdr (Sp) GM RNVR
OBE: For Distinguished Service during the War in Europe Good story told on "divernet.com" see below
Date:07/12/45 Unit:Clearance diving Where:European waters Gazette number:37380 (5983)
Comment:He is the famous "Buster" Crabb, see many sources regarding his adventures and demise
Sources:Page 1 http://www.divernet.com/cgi-bin/articles.pl?id=3072&sc=&ac=d&an=
T G P Crick (Trevor George Payne) Conway years:15/17* Rank:A/ Commander DSC RN
Bar to DSC: For great skill & daring in action with Enemy submarines in the Atlantic Sank Italian S/M 'Leonardo do Vinci' NE from the Azores
Date:10/09/43 Unit:HMS Ness (River Class Frigate) Where:Atlantic Gazette number:36169 (4074)
Comment:
Sources:Page 2. U-boat.net (HMS Ness) * The Conway
T G P Crick (Trevor George Payne) Conway years:15/17* Rank:Lieut Cdr RN
DSC: Commanded Hussar at outbreak of war. Nothing found re this award - may have been WW1? Commanded Ness from Nav 1942
Date:NK Unit:HMS Hussar (or another Halcyon M/S) possibly Where:UK Waters and North Russia Gazette number:Not found
Comment:Fleet support activities in WW2 were greatly enhanced by these experienced people.
Sources:http://www.naval-history.net/xGM-Chrono-22MS-Halc-Jason.htm London Gazette scoured for this one with no result
T G P Crick (Trevor George Payne) Conway years:15/17* Rank:A/Commander DSC* RN
MiD: The citation on page 1 of the Gazette is currently not available Must have been the same time as he won the OBE, see entry and ref below
Date:22/12/44 Unit:HMS Jason Where:Nortmandy waters Gazette number:36858 (5910)
Comment:Commanded Jason 05.01.44 to 25.12.44
Sources:Page 2. *The Conway http://www.naval-history.net/xGM-Chrono-22MS-Halc-Jason.htm
T G P Crick (Trevor George Payne) Conway years:15/17* Rank:A/Commander DSC* RN
OBE: For great courage and skill under attack from the air Was Senior Officer of the group of minesweepers that came under attack from RAF Typhoon fighters off Le Havre 27/08/44 - HMS Britomart & Hussar lost, Salamander damaged.
Date:01/12/44 Unit:HMS Jason (Halcyon M/S) Where:Normandy waters (suffered casualties) Gazette number:36825 (5571)
Comment:Appalling "friendly fire" case. Blamed on FO British Assault Area's intelligence
Sources:Page 1. * The Conway.. In an interview in 1969 he said "It was a queer way to get a gong" http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HMS_Britomart_(J22)#Assigned_to_the_Normandy_landings
J A Crockett (John Alexander) Conway years:31/33 Rank:Ty Lieutenant RNR
MiD: New Year Honours. No specified citation (...for good service ...)
Date:29/12/44 Unit:Not stated Where:Not stated Gazette number:36866 (48)
Comment:List 1985 living in Cumbria
Sources:Page 48. No mention in other web-sites Two Gazette entries: Appontment as Ty S/Lt 02.09.40 and to Ty Lt 24.05.42
R A Crozier (Robert Arthur) Conway years:NK Rank:Lieut Cdr RD RNR
MiD: A long list of recipients: "For gallantry, skill & devotion to duty during the landing of Allied Forces on the coast of Normandy"
Date:10/11/44 Unit:Not stated Where:Normandy landings Gazette number:36794 (5219)
Comment:
Sources:Page 1 of 16
A Day (Archibald) Conway years:10/12/08 Rank:Captain RN
CBE: No record, but served on the staff of Commodore, Dover 1939-1943
Date:NK Unit:Staff of Commodore Dover Where:Dover Gazette number:NK
Comment:See second entry
Sources:
A Day (Archibald) Conway years:10/12/08 Rank:Captain RN
DSO: For courage, efficiency and devotion to duty in establishing navigation aids in the Approaches to the Rangoon river, in minesweeping and the survey of the river prior to the assault on the city in May 1945
Date:01/05/45 Unit:HM Surveying Ship White Bear Where:Far East Gazette number:37358
Comment:Vice Admiral Sir Archibald Day, KBE, CB, DSO, Hydrographer 50-55
Sources: Charts and Surveys in Peace & War, R O Morris
G Dibley (George) Conway years:NK Rank:Lieut Cdr RNR
DSC: For steadfast courage and skill in dangerous and important minesweeping operations Operation Antidote involved th Flotilla sweeping from Galita, Algeria to Susse, Tunisia in 1943
Date:03/12/43 Unit:12th Minesweeping Flotilla Where:North Africa Gazette number:36275 (5333)
Comment:Awarded an MiD for operations inthe Shetlands in HMS Pangbourne. Nothing further in Gazettes
Sources:Page 1 http://www.mcdoa.org.uk/MCD_History_Frames.htm
G Dibley (George) Conway years:NK Rank:
MiD: See entry for DSC above
Date: Unit: Where: Gazette number:
Comment:
Sources:
J E Dickinson (John Edward) Conway years:30/32 Rank:
DFC: Nothing found in this name in London Gazette
Date: Unit: Where: Gazette number:
Comment:
Sources:
J E Dobson (Joseph Everard) Conway years: Rank:Actg Commander RNR (Retd)
DSC: Gazette 36955, 23.02.45 (1079) lists him as awarded the RD, but does not mention DSC
Date:NK Unit:NK Where:NK Gazette number:Not found
Comment:C Cdr J P Dobson was awarded the DSC 09.07.40 - possible mis-identity
Sources:
B C Dodds (Bernard Cyril) Conway years:NK Rank:Captain MN
OBE: His ship was torpedoed and sunk immediately. The Captain displayed courage, coolness and leadership of a high order .... he took charge of one of the boats and brought it safely to land after 14 days.
Date:22/09/44 Unit:Not stated (more research needed) Where:At Sea Gazette number:36717 (4439)
Comment:Ship was sailing independently
Sources:Page 3
A T Douglas (Alexander Thomas) Conway years:20/22 Rank:Lieutenant Commander RNR (Retd)
OBE: For distinguished services in salvage and repair work which enabled the Port of Naples to be used by Allied Shipping Gazette 37683 (4063) 09.08.46 permits wearing the US Medal of Freedom and Bronze Star
Date:05/05/44 Unit:Not stated Where:Italy Gazette number:36505 (2125)
Comment:
Sources:Page 1 Awarded by the President of the USA
F Douglas-Watson (Francis) Conway years:09/10** Rank:Actg Commander RN
DSO: For good services in the withdrawal of the Allied Armies from the French coast * Wed 29th May "Minesweeper Pangbourne damaged by German bombing at Dunkirk, 2 officers wounded"
Date:25/10/40 Unit:HMS Pangbourne Where:English Channel Gazette number:34979 (6227)
Comment:Killed at Piraeus when CLAN FRASER's cargo of TNT exploded and wrecked the harbour
Sources:Page 1. * Naval-history.net. Memorial Board. ** The Conway http://www.unithistories.com/units_index/default.asp?file=../officers/personsx.html
J C K Dowding (John Charles Keith) Conway years:04/06/08 Rank:Captain (A/Cdre) DSO RD RNR
CBE: For bravery and resolution as Commodore of a North Russian Convoy Much has been written about the fate of PQ17, which was disastrous, R Afton was sunk and survivors were picked up by HMS Lotus
Date:09/10/42 Unit:River Afton (Master: Harold William Charlton) Where:North Russia Convoy Commodore (PQ17) Gazette number:35743 (4447)
Comment:Went on to participate in major WW2 events, see reference source 2. ADC to the King 09/45
Sources:Page 1 and http://www.mikekemble.com/ww2/convoypq17.html http://www.unithistories.com/officers/RNR_officersD.html
J C K Dowding (John Charles Keith) Conway years:04/06/08 Rank:Commander RD RNR
DSO: For good services during the withdrawal of the Allied Armies from the beaches of Dunkirk
Date:16/08/40 Unit:HMS Mona's Isle (Armed Boarding Vessel) Where:Dunkirk Gazette number:34925 (6064)
Comment:Orient Line from 1919, Staff Commander 1936
Sources:Page 2
H Drew (Harold) Conway years:09/10/08 Rank:Captain DSC RN
CBE: New Year Honours Chief Staff Officer, 18th Cruiser Squadron (HMS Manchester) 31.05.41-08.42
Date:28/12/45 Unit:Not stated Where:Not stated Gazette number:37407 (13)
Comment:Award of DSC shown on WW1 Honours Board
Sources:http://www.naval-history.net/xGM-Chrono-06CL-Manchester.htm Page 13
T B Drew (Thomas Bernard) Conway years:02/03/08 Rank:Vice Admiral OBE, RN (Retd)
CB: New Year Honours RA Minelayers 24.02.42 to 04.02 43 (Northern Barrage)
Date:31/12/43 Unit:HMS Southern Prince Where:Not stated Gazette number:36309 (3)
Comment:Joined Conway 1902, entered Navy 1903
Sources:OBE awarded in WW1 during chase of Goeben & Breslau by HMS Gloucester http://www.unithistories.com/units_british/RN_WApproaches.html
T B Drew (Thomas Bernard) Conway years:02/03/08 Rank:
OBE: Not relevant to WW2. Award was for an action in WW1
Date: Unit: Where: Gazette number:
Comment:See entry for award of CB
Sources:
J Drinkwater (Name needed J) Conway years:06/07/08 Rank:Commander RN (Retd)
OBE: Nothing found in Gazette other than his retirement in 1933 (no OBE then)
Date: Unit: Where: Gazette number:
Comment:Joined Conway 1906, entered RN
Sources:
D V Duff (Douglas Valder) Conway years:14/15 Rank:Ty Lieutenant RNVR
MiD(3): Enterprise and seamanship while serving off the Libyan coast Only one MiD found in the Gazette and Unit Histories. An adventurous character and prolific author, he is well described in the Notable Old Conways section
Date:19/09/41 Unit:NOIC Derna and CO HM Yacht "Eskimo Nell" Where:Western Desert Schooner Flotilla, Mediterranean Gazette number:35281 (5500)
Comment:Final wartime job was with the Admiralty "Irregular Warfare Depart" in Teignmouth
Sources:Page 2 http://www.unithistories.com/units_index/default.asp?file=../officers/personsx.html
J Duncan (John) Conway years:NK Rank:Captain MN
OBE: A long citation, incuding: ... courage, skill and outstading seamanship in difficult and dangerous circumstances .... valuable services to military authorities, troops and refugees ... The ship was at Singapore as the Japanese advanced
Date:27/08/43 Unit:Not stated in Gazette Where:Singapore Gazette number:36151 (3865)
Comment:The Chief Engineer was included in this citation
Sources:Page 1
A H Easton (Alan Herbert) Conway years:17/19 Rank:Lt Cdr RCNR
DSC: Distinguished service before the Enemy. Working with two others, sank U-588 on 31.07.42 Commanded two corvettes and a destroyer
Date:18/11/42 Unit:HMCS Sackville (Flower Cl.) Where:North Atlantic Gazette number:Not quoted
Comment:Died Sept.'01. Author "50 North"
Sources:http://www.rcnvr.com/E%20-%20RCN%20-%20WW2.php
A H Easton (Alan Herbert) Conway years:17/19 Rank:Lieut Cdr DSC RCNR
MiD: Outstanding skill and devotion to duty in a successful action against Enemy trawlers and U-Boats
Date:03/10/44 Unit:HMCS Saskatchewan Where:Atlantic Gazette number:Not given
Comment:Left the service at the end of 1944
Sources:http://www.rcnvr.com/E%20-%20RCN%20-%20WW2.php
G O R Eliott (Gerald Otho Rooskie) Conway years:1888/90 Rank:Commander RN (Retd)
OBE: Gazette 40616 of 25.10.55 publicises his death on 5 September 1955 in Paignton for Probate purposes
Date:WW1 Unit:Not known Where:Not known Gazette number:See below
Comment:See WW1 Listing. Shown as "RN" but this is possibly an error
Sources:Page 51
R W Ellis (Robert Wilson) Conway years:18/20 Rank:Ty Lieut RNR
DSC: Birthday Honours: For Gallantry, or outstanding service, or zeal, patience and cheerfulness, and for setting an example of wholehearted devotion to duty without which the high standard of the Royal Navy could not have been upheld
Date:28/05/43 Unit:Not stated in citation. A minesweeper Where:Not stated Gazette number:36033
Comment:List 1985 shows Cdr R W Ellis RNR in Liverpool
Sources:U-Boat.net has him CO HMS Lyme Regis (Bangor M/S) as T/Cdr RNVR from 05.03.45 CO Seagull (Halcyon) 16.08.43-13.02.45
M C English (Malcolm Christopher) Conway years:29/31 Rank:Lieutenant RNR
MiD: Two promotion Gazettes raised for MC English RNR, to Sub Lt (24.9.39) and to Lt Cdr 22.10.47 CO of KLO (Nor.A/S Whaler) in N Africa, and Gloxinia Flower Cl) 05.04.42 to10.43
Date:NK Unit:Anti Submarine Escorts Where:Atlantic and Mediterranean Gazette number:Not found
Comment:
Sources:http://www.naval-history.net/ http://www.uboat.net/index.html
A F Esson (Alan Flockhart) Conway years:35-ish Rank:Lieutenant RNR
MiD: For gallantry, tencity and undaunted devotion to duty on patrols in the Aegean area during one of the most dangerous periods of the war in the Mediterranean
Date:15/06/45 Unit:HM S/M Ultimatum Where:Mediterranean Gazette number:37136 (3188)
Comment:CO of Ultimatum from 11.06.45 to 04.09.45
Sources:Page 2 http://www.uboat.net/allies/warships/ship/3544.html
A F Esson (Alan Flockhart) Conway years:35-ish Rank:Midshipman RNR
MiD: Good services in operations off the Dutch, Belgian and French coasts Venomous was active in the evacuation of Allied forces from Europe. She continued in the role of convoy escort throughout the war.
Date:27/08/40 Unit:HMS Venomous (V&W Destroyer) Where:European waters Gazette number:34933 (5265
Comment:Lieut A F Esson RNR to Reired List 28.05.49
Sources: http://www.naval-history.net/xGM-Chrono-10DD-09VW-Venomous.htm
C Euman (Charles) Conway years:1899/1901* Rank:Commander RN (Retd)
MiD: For services in the withdrawal of Allied Armies from the beaches at Dunkirk
Date:18/08/40 Unit:HM Skoot Brandaris (Balloon Vessel) Where:Dunkirk Gazette number:34925 (5068)
Comment:Shown as i/c Lady Blanche (6/40) and Britanny (7/41)
Sources:Page 6 * The Conway
D H Everett (Douglas Henry) Conway years:13/14 Rank:Captain MBE RN
DSO: In recognition of the gallant and successful action with the "Admiral Graf Spee". 'who, as Commanders of their ships, having done as much as they cluld during the long months of waiting to perfect ...... so that they dstood the test of battle
Date:23/02/40 Unit:HMS Ajax Where:Battle of the River Plate Gazette number:34796 (1057)
Comment:Listed as D D Everett. Officer of the Chilean Order of Merit
Sources:http://www.unithistories.com/units_index/default.asp?file=../officers/personsx.html Page 1
D H Everett (Douglas Henry) Conway years:13/14 Rank:Captain MBE DSO RN
MiD: Also awarded MiD 05.44 for Operation Shingle and CBE at the end of the war in the Far East whaer he commanded the Carrier HMS Arbiter
Date:21/12/43 Unit:Staff Officer Force V Where:Invasion of Sicily Gazette number:NK
Comment:Rear Admiral D H Everett, CB, CBE, DSO, RN died 26.08.1986
Sources:http://www.unithistories.com/units_index/default.asp?file=../officers/personsx.html
M R L Faning (Michael Roger Eaton) Conway years:24/25 Rank:Lieut Cdr RN
DSC: States "withdrawal from Crete", no further details
Date:08/01/42 Unit:Boat Unit, RM Mobile Naval Base Defence Where:Crete Mediterranean Gazette number:Not found
Comment:List 1985 shows Cdr MRE Faning, OBE, DSC RN (24/25) Suffolk (died 03/91)
Sources:http://www.unithistories.com/units_index/default.asp?file=../officers/personsx.html OBE awarded in 1958. T/F from RNR in 1937
W V Fitzmaurice (William Vere) Conway years:NK Rank:Sub Lieut RNR
DSC: For courage and devotion to duty during operations inthe Mediterranean S/Lt Fitzmaurice and 8 ratings wounded when Ouse sunk by a mine
Date:08/08/41 Unit:HMS Nile (for Trawler OUSE) Where:TObruk Gazette number:35242 (46500
Comment:No entries in LG after award
Sources:Page 2 Naval-History.net
W E Fletcher (William Edmund) Conway years:19/20 Rank:Lieut Cdr RN
Albert Medal (Posthumous): A sad and noted event, see CWGC entry at reference Lost life attempting to rescue Amy Johnson in the Thames estuary
Date:13/05/41 Unit:HMS Hazlemere (CO January 1941) Where:East coast convoy escort Gazette number:35164
Comment:See Memorial data. Note: AM would have bcome GC had Fletcher survived
Sources: http://www.cwgc.org/search/casualty_details.aspx?casualty=2361382
C E N Frankcom (Charles Edward Newall) Conway years:18/20 Rank:Commander RNR
OBE: New Year's Honours 1943 Nothing found in Gazette. Well known post-war as Marine Superintendent of Ocean Weather Ships (Meteorological Office
Date:01/01/43 Unit:HMS Leigh (Southend Pier) Where:Probably E. Coast Convoys Gazette number:Seedie's Roll
Comment:List 1985 shows Cdr CEM Frankcom OBE RNR (Retd), Norwich
Sources:Seedie's Roll http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Southend_Pier#HMS_Leigh mentions HMS Leigh
I E Fraser (Ian Edward) Conway years:36/38 Rank:Lieutenant RNR
DSC: Bravery in successful Submarine patrols Sahib is recorded as sinking U-301 on 21.01.43
Date:06/04/43 Unit:HM S/M Sahib Where:Mediterranean Gazette number:359167 (1584)
Comment:Lieut Cdr I E Fraser, VC, DSC, RD*, RNR (retd) is a Patron of the Conway Club
Sources:Page 2. http://www.naval-history.net/xGM-Chrono-12SS-06S-Sahib.htm
I E Fraser (Ian Edward) Conway years:36/38 Rank:Lieut, VC, DSC, RNR
Legion of Merit (USA): For outstanding services when in command of HM S/M XE-3
Date:29/11/46 Unit:HMS Bonaventure (for HM S/M XE-3) Where:Far East Gazette number:37805 (5912)
Comment:Went on to become a pioneer in the commercial diving industry
Sources:Page 2
I E Fraser (Ian Edward) Conway years:36/38 Rank:Lieutenant DSC, RNR
VC: A long citation detailing the exploit when XE-3 sank a Japanese cruiser in the Johore Strait it includes " ... courage and determination are beyond praise ... "
Date:09/11/45 Unit:HMS Bonaventure (for HM S/M XE-3) Where:Far East Gazette number:37346 (5529)
Comment:One of WW2's most famous daring and gallant exploits
Sources:Page 2 Personal account in his book "Frogman VC" 1957
J L Fraser (James Lovat) Conway years:33/35 Rank:Ty Lieut RNVR
MiD (Posthumous): Bravery and skill in a successful attack on Enemy shipping while serving in Light Coastal Forces
Date:18/06/43 Unit:HM MTB 233 Where:Home waters Gazette number:36062 (2819)
Comment:See Memorial Board. Buried in Killearn Parish Churchyard
Sources:http://www.cwgc.org/search/casualty_details.aspx?casualty=2843704 Page 1
J B Fraser-Smith (James Buchanan) Conway years:37/39 Rank:
MiD: Nothing found
Date: Unit: Where: Gazette number:
Comment:
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R H Garstin (Richard Hart) Conway years:1900/02* Rank:Captain OBE RIN
CBE: For distinguished services in the Persian Gulf Operation Countenance involved an Anglo-Soviet invasion of Iran to secure the oil fields and supply lines to the Russian Eastern Front
Date:06/03/42 Unit:Naval Officer in Charge, Basrah Where:Iraq Gazette number:35481 (1105)
Comment:Lost while Commodore of Ocean Convoys in October 1942 in SS Stentor
Sources:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anglo-Soviet_invasion_of_Iran *"The Conway" - entered RIM. The Liverpool Naval Memorial
W E Gelling (William Emerson) Conway years:NK Rank:Lieutenant RD RNR
DSC: Gaz 34873 14.06.40 awards RD Shown as CO Teroma 10.06.40 (Trawler M/S) and Aristocrat 01/01/41 (AA Escort Paddler)
Date:NK Unit:NK Where:NK Gazette number:NK
Comment:
Sources:Nothing found in Gazette other than RD despite unusual name
W Gibson (William) Conway years:02/04/08 Rank:Lieut Colonel, DSO, MC
OBE: King's Birthday Honours
Date:28/05/43 Unit:Home Guard Where:Buckinghamshire Gazette number:36033 (2426)
Comment:List 1985: Lt Col W Gibson, DSO, OBE, MC, FSI in Bucks
Sources: MC was WW1, see Honours Board
H J Giles (Herbert Joseph) Conway years:NK Rank:Captain, RD, RNR (Retd)
OBE: Birthday Honours
Date:05/06/42 Unit:Master, Merchant Navy Where:At sea, not specified Gazette number:35586 (2490)
Comment:
Sources:
G A W Goodwin (George Archibald Wycliffe) Conway years:31/33 appr Rank:Lieut(A) RN
OBE (CWGC shows MBE): Nothing found in Gazette
Date:27/04/45 Unit:HMS Garuda Where:RN Air Station, S India Gazette number:NK
Comment:Cat C identity in Memorial Listing Killed 16.11.44 aged 34 years
Sources:Data from CWGC Web-site only
R J G Goodwin (Richard John Grove) Conway years:20's? Rank:A/Lieut Cdr RNR
DSC: Minesweeping in support of Western Desert Skill endurance and devotion to duty in clearing Enemy minefields to enable supply convoys and bombardment forces to operate in support of the 8th Army intheir advance from Egypt to Tunis
Date:05/05/44 Unit:HMS Gullane Where:North African Coast Gazette number:36505 (2126)
Comment:Lieut. Cdr R J G Goodwin, RD, DSC, RNR retires 01.07.50
Sources:Page 2 http://www.mcdoa.org.uk/ww_ii_awards_for_rn_minesweeping_G.htm
R J G Goodwin (Richard John Grove) Conway years: Rank:Lieut RNR
MiD: Kings Birthday Honurs
Date:01/07/41 Unit:HMS Borde Where: Gazette number:35204 (3747)
Comment:Described as a magnetic mine experiemental craft
Sources:Page 13 http://www.mcdoa.org.uk/ww_ii_awards_for_rn_minesweeping_G.htm
H C Gowan (Henry Carty) Conway years:29/30 Rank:Lieutenant RN
MiD: For promptness and resource in the salvage of (their) ship
Date:03/07/42 Unit: Where: Gazette number:35622 (2985)
Comment:List 1985 Cdr HC Gowan, OBE RN (Retd) Helensburgh
Sources:
H Gray (Henry (Conway records Henry L)) Conway years:NK Rank:
DSO: Harold Lord Gray was commissioned as Pilot Officer in January 1943 (doubtful)
Date: Unit: Where: Gazette number:Nothing found
Comment:
Sources:
J F Gray (John Francis) Conway years:28/30 Rank:
DFC:
Date: Unit: Where: Gazette number:Nothing found
Comment:Obstinately unsuccessful search
Sources:
W V S Green (William Victor Spiers) Conway years:40/43 Rank:Midshipman RNR
MiD: For gallantry, distinguished service and devotion to duty during the action in which Scharnorst was engaged and sunk
Date:03/03/44 Unit:HMS Sheffield (?) Where:Northern Arctic waters Gazette number:36411
Comment:Reported to have maintained discipline in the TS during the action
Sources:London Gazette 36411 page 3
K C Grieve (Kenneth Campbell) Conway years:25/28 Rank:Lieutenant RN
MiD: For courage, enterprise, and devotion to duty in conract with the Enemy Gaz 35166 (2870) of 16.05.41 repeats to awards and adds " for outstanding courage & skill in a brilliant and wholly successful night attack by the FAA on the Italian Fleet at Taranto
Date:10/01/41 Unit:HMS Eagle Where: Gazette number:35041 (260)
Comment:J W Hale received the DSO for this action
Sources:Page 2
G W T Griffiths (Glyn Walter Thomas) Conway years:33/35 Rank:
MiD: No information
Date: Unit: Where: Gazette number:Nothing found
Comment:
Sources:
J Groves (John) Conway years:39/40? Rank:Midshipman RNR
MiD: For courage and skill in dangerous minesweeping operations Operation Antidote
Date:26/05/44 Unit:HMS Poole Where:At sea Gazette number:36537 (2496)
Comment:
Sources:Page 4 http://www.mcdoa.org.uk/ww_ii_awards_for_rn_minesweeping_G.htm
A E Haes (Arthur Ernest) Conway years:NK Rank:Wing Commander RAF
OBE: New Year Honours
Date:28/12/45 Unit:NK Where:NK Gazette number:37407
Comment:Promoted to Wing Cdr 10.12.40
Sources:Page 4
E M Haes (Edward Mount) Conway years:11/13* Rank:Commander RN
DSC: Kings Birthday Honours For outstanding zeal, patience and cheerfulness and for never failing to set an exmple of wholehearted devotion to duty
Date:05/06/42 Unit:NK Where:NK Gazette number:35586 (2506)
Comment:Navy List could be researched
Sources:Page 32 * The Conway
E M Haes (Edward Mount) Conway years:11/13* Rank:Acting Captain DSC RN
King Haakon VII Freedon Cross: For services connected to the liberation of Norway
Date:11/04/47 Unit:NK Where:NK Gazette number:37931 (1675)
Comment:
Sources:Page 1 * The Conway
J N F Haigh (John Noel Fisher) Conway years:16/18* Rank:Commander (E) RN
MiD: For courage, leadership and skill
Date:25/06/43 Unit:NK Where:NK Gazette number:36072 (2947)
Comment:
Sources:Page 3 * The Conway
W B E Hailstone (William Blaxland Ernest) Conway years:NK Rank:Lieut Cdr RNR
DSC: For bravery in action and under fire at Tobruk
Date:13/11/42 Unit:NK Where:Mediteranean Gazette number:35788 (4990)
Comment:
Sources:Page 2
D M Hainsworth (Derek Milner) Conway years:40/42? Rank:Midshipman RNR
DSC: Successful actions against U-Boats while on convoy escort duty U-91, U358 and U-392 sunk
Date:06/06/44 Unit:HM Ships Affleck, Dahlia, Garlies, Gore Gould, Hurricane, and Spey Where:North Atlantic Escort Group Gazette number:
Comment:See also Lt Cdr Magnus Work's Bar to the DSC
Sources:London Gazette 36551 2/06/1944 page 1
W E Halbert (William Edward) Conway years:NK Rank:Lieut Cdr RNR
DSC: Minesweeping in support of Western Desert Minesweeping almost continuously throughout the War,commanding Romney, Whitehaven, Postillion May have commanded Corvette Marigold for 8 months in 1942 (doubtful)
Date:09/05/44 Unit:HMS Whitehaven (Bangor M/S) Where:Mediterranean Gazette number:36505 (2126)
Comment:Native of Toxteth. Invalided out 06.04.47
Sources:http://www.unithistories.com/units_index/default.asp?file=../officers/personsx.html http://www.uboat.net/allies/warships/ship/4788.html
W E Halbert (William Edward) Conway years:NK Rank:Lieut RNR
MiD (3): For good service in minesweeping operations MiD(2) 31.03.42 for Minefield clearance; MiD(3) Normandy, Operation Neptune
Date:03/09/40 Unit:HMS Sutton Where:Dunkirk Gazette number:34938
Comment:Native of Toxteth. Invalided out 06.04.47
Sources:http://www.naval-history.net/xGM-Chrono-22MS-OldHunt-Sutton.htm
J W Hale (John William) Conway years:20/22* Rank:Lieut Cdr RN
DSO: Outstanding courage and skill in a brilliant and wholly successful attack by the Fleet Air Arm on the Italian fleet at Taranto CO of 819 Squadron Feb 1940- Jan 1941
Date:16/05/41 Unit:HMS Illustrious Where:Mediterranean Gazette number:35166 (2869)
Comment:
Sources:Page 1 * The Conway
A R Halfhide (Arthur Robert) Conway years:03/05* Rank:Captain RN
CBE: New Year's Honours Shown as NOIC Isle of Man 09.44 to 07.45
Date:02/01/40 Unit:HMS Adventure (Minelayer) Where:Home waters Gazette number:34763
Comment:Career NO; retired 1945
Sources:Page 1; * "The Conway"
C E Hall (Charles Edward) Conway years:21/23 Rank:A/ Lieut Cdr RNR (Retd)
MiD (1): For gallantry, determination and undaunted devotion to duty during the landing of Allied Forces on the coast of Normandy
Date:10/11/44 Unit:Not stated Where:Normandy Gazette number:36794 (5219)
Comment:Awarded RD 06.10.44
Sources:
C E Hall (Charles Edward) Conway years:21/23 Rank:Actg Lieut Cdr RD RNR (Retd)
MiD(2): New Years Honours. "For gallantry and outstanding service in the face of the Enemy and for zeal patience and cheefulness in dangerous waters and for stting an example for outstanding devotion to duty, upholding the high standard of the traditions of the Royal Navy"
Date:229.12.44 Unit:Not stated Where:Not stated Gazette number:36866 (47)
Comment:Awarded RD 06.10.44
Sources:
T G S Hall (Thomas George Stanley) Conway years:16/18 Rank:Ty Lieutenant RNVR
MiD: Birthday Honours "For gallantry or outstanding service in the face of the Enemy and for zeal patience and cheefulness in dangerous waters and for setting an example for outstanding devotion to duty, upholding the high standard of the traditions of the Royal Navy"
Date:01/06/44 Unit:Not stated Where:Not stated Gazette number:36544 (2604)
Comment:Where was a 44 year old Lt RNVR serving| with such distinction?
Sources:
A R Hallett (Alan Ritson) Conway years:NK Rank:Lieutenant RN
DSC: For bravery and skill in air operations in the Middle East
Date:02/10/42 Unit: Where:Middle East Gazette number:35733 (4353)
Comment:No other entries for Hallett post-war
Sources:Page 3
T W B P Hamilton (Timothy Walker Beamish Pollock) Conway years:NK Rank:Sub Lieut RNR
MiD: For determination and skill in action against Enemy Submarines Record shows Hydrangea (Lt J E Woolfenden) sank U-401 03.08.41 No record found of a DSC
Date:21/11/41 Unit:HMS Hydrangea Where:North Atlantic Gazette number:35357 (6772)
Comment:Lieut TWBP Hamilton DSC RNR shown as CO of HMS Clarkia from 07.03.45
Sources:Page 2. U-boat.net
J Harrison Broadley (John) Conway years:NK Rank:A/ Sqdn Leader RAF (MiD)
DFC: A long citation: While leading an attack on Enemy destroyers near Pantellaria one engine was hit and caught fire; the attack pressed, but both engines failed; bombs hit a target ship before the aircraft went into the sea. (Reported missing)
Date:29/08/41 Unit:No. 82 Squadron (Blenheims) Where:Mediteranean Gazette number:35260
Comment:Died of cancer after voluntarily piloting an aircraft through the fall-out of UK 1st atomic bomb .
Sources:Page 7 Clearly survived. Transferred to the Reserve in 11/45. Nat Front parliamentary candidate 1973
R V Hartley (Robert Victor) Conway years:31/33 Rank:Third Officer, Merchant Navy
MiD: For brave conduct when (his) ship encountered Enemy ships, submarines, aircraft or mines One of a long list of recipients of MN Commendations
Date:30/07/43 Unit:Merchant Ship Where:At sea Gazette number:36115 (3483)
Comment:
Sources:Page 3
W J Haughton (Wilfred John) Conway years:NK Rank:Ty Lieut RNVR
Bar to DSC: For courage and skill in dangerous minesweeping operations for Operation Antidote
Date:14/04/44 Unit:HMS Boston Where:Mediterranean Gazette number:36537 (2819)
Comment:
Sources:http://www.mcdoa.org.uk/ww_ii_awards_for_rn_minesweeping_H.htm Page 4
W J Haughton (Wilfred John) Conway years:NK Rank:Ty Lieut RNVR
DSC: For great skill, endurance & devotion to duty in clearing enemy minefields to enable supply convoys and bombardment forces to operate in support of the 8th Army in their advance from Egypt to Tunis
Date:05/05/44 Unit:HMS Boston (Bangor class M/S) Where:North African waters Gazette number:36505 (2126)
Comment:
Sources:Page 2 http://www.mcdoa.org.uk/ww_ii_awards_for_rn_minesweeping_H.htm
G H Hayes (Godfrey Harry) Conway years:36/38 Rank:Prob A/Sub Lt RNR
DSC: For Courageous and Continuous good service in the Channel Mobile Balloon Barrage Trassferred to the Canadian Navy in 1942. King's Gold Medal 1938
Date:27/12/42 Unit:HMS Gatinais (ex-French ship) - Navigating Officer Where:English Channel Gazette number:Unable to locate
Comment:Newsletter No 52 2006 has obituary of Captain G H Hayes DSC OMM CD RCN
Sources:http://www.rcnvr.com/a%20-%20CANADIANS%20in%20RN%20-%20WW2.php RCN Awards web-site
J W Hayman (James William) Conway years:NK Rank:Chief Petty Officer RN
MiD: For skill and enterprise in action against Enemy submarines
Date:23/01/42 Unit:HMS Marigold Where: Gazette number:35432 (434)
Comment:Unlikely, but fits the search criteria
Sources:
P W Hayward (Peter William) Conway years:39/40 Rank:Lieut RNR (19/8/44)
MiD: For exceptional skill, courage and resource while serving in HMS Ekins in an action in which two explosive motor boats and a midget submarine were destroyed and lter for their good work damage control and bringing their ship safely to port after being torpedoed
Date:13/07/45 Unit:HMS Ekins (Captain Class Frigate) Where:European waters Gazette number:37180 (3671)
Comment:List 1985 in Bungay, Suffolk
Sources:Pages 1, 2 See http://www.uboat.net/allies/warships/ship/5658.html to find fate of Ekins
E Hewitt (Eric) Conway years:19/21 Rank:Commander RD RNR
MiD: For courage and endurance in defence against enemy air attacks while serving in HM Ships Shoreham, Hythe and Rye on convoy escort duty
Date:19/11/43 Unit:HMS Shoreham (CO) Where:Home waters Gazette number:36259
Comment:Captain E Hewitt RD RNR, List 1985 Capt/Super Conway
Sources:Gazette page 2
F B Higgins (Francis Bernard) Conway years:14/15 Rank:Chief Inspector of Mines
OBE: Birthday Honours List WW1 Gazette searched with no trace
Date:04/06/46 Unit:Colonial Mines Service Where:Gold Coast Gazette number:37598 (2795)
Comment:Element of doubt, but sounds convincing
Sources:
J S de M Hill (Joseph (John) Sterndale de Montclare (or Montclar or Montelan)) Conway years:35/36 Rank:Sub Lieutenant RN
DSC: New Year Honours For gallantry and outstanding service in the face of the Enemy Seedie's Roll states Minesweeping in North Russia in 1942
Date:29/12/42 Unit:HMS Halcyon Where:Northern Waters Gazette number:35841 (24)
Comment:Note variations to recorded names
Sources:Gaz: 36220 22.03.43 shows promotion from S/Lt to Lt 16.11.42
J S de M Hill (Joseph (John) Sterndale de Montclare (or Montclar)) Conway years:35/36 Rank:Lieutenant DSC RN
DSC with Bar: See previous entry for first DSC and note confusion over names in Gazette.
Date: Unit: Where: Gazette number:Nothing found
Comment:
Sources:
F W Hilton (Frederick William) Conway years:NK Rank:Sqdn Ldr RAFO
AFC: The King pleased to award to AFC
Date:11/10/40 Unit:NK Where:NK Gazette number:34966 (5958)
Comment:Nothing further found
Sources:
G C Hocart (George Collas) Conway years:23/24 Rank:Lieut RNR (Retd)
DSC: For bravery, skill and resolution while minesweeping in North Russian waters
Date:19/03/43 Unit:HMS Hazard (Halcyon M/S - C.O.) Where:North Russian waters Gazette number:35950 (1371)
Comment:Lst 1985 in Guernsey. Commanded Hazard 03.08.42 to 05.01.43
Sources:Page 3. Naval-history.net shows him as CO of HMS Harrow before going to Hazard U-boat.net
P N Hopper (Peter Nelson) Conway years:35/37 appr Rank:Midshipman RNR
MiD: For coolness, skill and enterprise when an Italian Convoy and its Escorts were sunk between Sicily and Tripoli Action is mentioned in U-boat.net entry
Date:01/08/41 Unit:HMS Nubian Where:Mediterranean Gazette number:35237 (451)
Comment:List 1985 shows P.Hopper (43/45) in Mosman NSW Australia
Sources:Page 2
N S Hulse (Neil Sidney) Conway years:35/37 Rank:Second Officer MN
MBE: The ship ..... was incessantly attacked for five days ... hit by bombs abandonment was ordered. The ship's Anti-Aircraft defence was in charge of the Second Officer ...... the ship put up such a fine defence.
Date:15/01/43 Unit:Empire Lawrence (a CAM ship) Where:North Russian Convoy Gazette number:35869 (394)
Comment:Died Aug '07 (Conway newsletter obituary)
Sources:Page 2. This was the infamous Convoy PQ16 15 crew lost (Lloyd's War Losses)
E G G Hunt (Eric George Guilding) Conway years:15/17* Rank:Commander RIN
DSC: For outstanding service in coastal operation in the Red Sea which led to the capture of Massawa in April 1941, and the clearing of the harbour at Massawa
Date:31/08/45 Unit:Not stated Where:Red Sea Gazette number:37281
Comment:Gazette informs that A/Captain E G G Hunt RN (ex-RIN) retires as WSR Captain 11.47 (health)
Sources:Page 3 * "The Conway" - entered RIM
F W Hunt (Frank William) Conway years:36/39 Rank:Lieutenant RN
MBE: New Year's Honours List Carried out occupation surveys and supported landings in Sicily and the Mediterranean
Date:29/12/44 Unit:Hydrographic Survey Unit Where:Mediterranean Gazette number:36866
Comment:List 1985 in Lrt. Hutt, NZ (Cdr RN Retd)
Sources:Charts & Surveys in Peace & War" - Morris
G E Hunt (George Edward) Conway years:30/32 Rank:Lieut & Lieut Cdr RN
DSO* DSC* Mid*: A noted submarine "Ace" during WW2, continued a long career in the Royal Navy Conway Club newsletter prints letter from 90 years old Captain Hunt describing the loss of HM S/M Unity on 29/04/40
Date:1942-1944 Unit:HMS/Ms Unity, Proteus, Ultor and Polish S/M Sokol Where:Mainly Mediterranean Gazette number:See below
Comment:This distinguished Old Conway and retired naval officer lives in Queensland (2008)
Sources:http://www.unithistories.com/units_index/default.asp?file=../officers/personsx.html
W K Hunter (William Kelly) Conway years:22/24 Rank:Lieut Cdr RD RNR
OBE: No trace of Gazette in this name nor on any search sites Two Gazettes found awarding RD Oct '42 and promotion to Lieut Cdr in May '41
Date:NK Unit: Where: Gazette number:Not found
Comment:1985 List Lt Cdr OBE RD RNR (ret) in California
Sources:Gazettes 35196 and 35766
F G Hutchings (Frank Goddard) Conway years:18/20 Rank:Lt Cdr RD RCNR
MiD: This officer stands out as an excellent example of a good commanding officer. Keen capable, energetic, hard-working he radiates an atmosphere of cheerful efficiency wherever he goes; and his unswerving devotion to duty is in the highest traditions of the Service
Date:08/01/44 Unit:HMCS Westmount (CO - Bangor class M/S) Where:Canadian waters Gazette number:NY Hons Jan '44
Comment:List 1985 in Ontario
Sources:RCN World War Two.. He served continually in minesweepers throughout http://www.rcnvr.com/H%20-%20RCN%20-%20WW2.php
K Hutchings (Probable ident) (Kenelm Jocelyn Townshend) Conway years:16/19 Rank:Commander RNR
Crois de Guerrre: No trace of this award to a Hutchings in the London Gazette
Date:NK Unit:NK Where:NK Gazette number:
Comment:In 1985 List: Cdr RNR Ret .i Sussex
Sources:
K Hutchings (Probable ident) (Kenelm Jocelyn Townshend) Conway years:16/19 Rank:Commander RD RNR
MiD: For gallantry, skill, determination and undaunted devotion to duty during the landing of Allied Forces on the coast of Normandy
Date:14/11/44 Unit:Not stated Where:Normandy Gazette number:36815 (5456)
Comment:A long list of honours. In 1985 List: Cdr RNR Ret .in Sussex
Sources:
A R de L Innis (Aubrey Richard de Lisle) Conway years:33/35 Rank:Flight Lieut RAF
DFC: King's Birthday List
Date:06/07/43 Unit:No 248 Squadron Where: Gazette number:36084 (3094)
Comment:Retd 1957 as Wing Cdr
Sources:248 Squadron
A R de L Innis (Aubrey Richard de Lisle) Conway years:33/35 Rank:Flight Lieut RAF
MiD: Gazette not found
Date:NK Unit:248 Squadron (Blenheims, Mosquito LR Fighters) Where:Coastal Command Gazette number:
Comment:List 1985 Sheepwash, N Devon - Wing Cdr (Retd)
Sources:http://www.raf.mod.uk/history_old/h248.html
G W A T Irvine (George Walter Alexander Thomas Irvine) Conway years:NK Rank:Commander RNR (Retd)
DSC: Birthday Honours - a long list of naval officers: For gallantry or oustanding service in the face of the Enemy ..... without which the high tradition of the Royal Navy could not have been upheld
Date:28/05/43 Unit:Not stated Where:Not stated Gazette number:36033 (2442)
Comment:
Sources:Page 26
G W A T Irvine (George Walter Alexander Thomas Irvine) Conway years:NK Rank:Lieut Cdr RNR (Retd)
MiD: Gazette entry for the MiD not found. Commander Irvine commanded three Bangor class mine- sweepers from August 1941 to February 1945, being awarded the DSC in the last named.
Date:NK Unit:HM Ships Fraserburgh, Romney or Whitehaven Where:At sea Gazette number:NK
Comment:More research would determine the operational areas.
Sources:Uboat-net
R B Irving (Robert Beaufin) Conway years:1890/92 appr Rank:Capt. RD OBE RNR (Ret)
KB: Birthday Honours
Date:28/05/43 Unit:Commodore Captain Cunard White Star Ltd Where:At Sea Gazette number:36033 (2418)
Comment:Sir Robert Irving (1877-1954) inherited the family home "Bonshaw"
Sources:Page 2
R B Irving (Robert Beaufin) Conway years:1890/92 appr Rank:Lieut Cdr RD RNR
OBE: For valuable services in Naval Transport , as Officer-in-Charge Landing military stores on the Palestine coast
Date:29/07/19 Unit:CinC Mediterranean Staff Where:Palestine Gazette number:31483 (9832)
Comment:Sir Robert Irving (1877-1954) inherited the family home "Bonshaw"
Sources:Page 2. Should be on WW1 Honours Board (and, indeed, is!) http://erwinbagpiper.com/a_short_history_of_bonshaw.htm
W J Jennings (William John) Conway years:37/39? Rank:Midshipman RNR
DSC: For bravery and endurance mineweeping under attack from Enemy aircraft Since he lost his life before this award was gazetted, he possibly died without knowing he had been honoured
Date:06/02/42 Unit:HMS Sotra (M/S Whaler) Where:Mediterranean Gazette number:35449(684)
Comment:Mid W J Jennings DSC RNR lost in Barham 25.11.41, see Memorial Lists
Sources:Page 2 http://www.naval-history.net/ most useful
J Johnston (John) Conway years:1887/89 Rank:
DSC: Nothing found, WW1 or 2 He was possibly Master (aged mid- to late-sixties).
Date: Unit: Where: Gazette number:
Comment:
Sources:
S Keay (Stanley Walter) Conway years:NK Rank:Chief Officer Merchant Navy
OBE: Ship was attacked by Enemy aircraft, caught fire and was lost. A very long citation regarding a ship on fire in convoy, during which the Chief Officer acted with great gallantry, only leaving the ship when she finally foundered
Date:23/01/44 Unit:NK Where:Mediterranean Gazette number:36347
Comment:This is a "possible" and requires the dates to be checked
Sources:
F G King (Frederic Geoffrey) Conway years:21/23 Rank:Ty Lieut RNR
MiD: Birthday Honours For outstanding zeal, patience and cheerfulness, and never failing to set an example of whole- hearted devotion to duty
Date:27/06/41 Unit:Not found Where:Not found Gazette number:35204 (3747)
Comment:
Sources:Page 13
R B Knibbs (Richard Burden) Conway years:22/24 Rank:Lieut R.A
MiD: Gazette 36074 promoted BSM Burden to Subaltern 29.06.43 MiD may have been posthumous, no record found
Date:27/04/05 Unit:80 HAA Regt. Where:Italy Gazette number:NK
Comment:KiA Italy 1944; buried in the Florence War Cenetry
Sources:CWGC Rolls
G D Knight (George Douglas) Conway years:NK Rank:Third Officer
MiD: For gallantry, skill & resolution while an important convoy was fought through to Malta in the face of relentless attacks by day & night from Enemy aircraft, submarines ansd surface forces
Date:05/02/43 Unit:Not known Where:Mediterranean (Operation Pedestal) Gazette number:35895
Comment:See also D Young in the same citation
Sources:Page 2 (710)
G T Labey (George Thomas) Conway years:02/04/08 Rank:Branch Pilot (Ret)
MBE: Birthday Honours
Date:04/06/46 Unit:Bengal Pilot Service Where:India Gazette number:47598 (2792)
Comment:Also awarded Military Cross WW1
Sources:Page 38 The Conway, page 226 shows Labey and FHA Lendrum as having entered the BPS
I H Laing (Ian Horace) Conway years:30/32 Rank:Ty Sub Lieut RNR
DSC: New Year Honours 1942 Nothing found on Gazette web-site
Date:Post '42 Unit:Schooner Tiberio Where:Western Desert Service Gazette number:
Comment:List 1985 in Liverpool
Sources:Seelie's Roll Navy-Net lists him as C.O. of Tiberio
H R Lane* (Harry Robertson) Conway years:1900? Rank:Commodore RNR
OBE: Birthday Honours
Date:02/06/43 Unit: Where:Ocean Convoys Gazette number:
Comment:Entered RNR as Lt in 1924. I/C Southend-on-Sea 1941-42
Sources:Unit histories
G H Lang (George Holbrow) Conway years:1896-97 Rank:Commander RN
DSO: For services in Torpedo Boats and Destroyers up to the 31 December 1917
Date:05/03/18 Unit:Torpedo Boat Destroyers Where:Not stated Gazette number:30564 (2927)
Comment:Why is this in the WW2 Honours List?
Sources:Page 1 The Conway lists him as entering the Navy 1897 and the DSO entry
C J Lawrence (Charles James) Conway years:21/23 Rank:Sqdrn Ldr RAFVR
MiD: Official number 76487 quoted for OBE may be wrong
Date: Unit: Where: Gazette number:No trace
Comment:List 1985 Gosport
Sources:
C J Lawrence (Charles James) Conway years:21/23 Rank:Sqdrn Ldr RAFVR
OBE: New Year's Honours
Date:28/12/45 Unit:NK Where:NK Gazette number:37407 (38)
Comment:List 1985 Gosport
Sources:
P H Learmont (Percy Hewitt) Conway years:10/12* Rank:Captain RIN
CIE: Birthday Honours Mentioned as a much respected investigating officer in the Indian Navy "mutiny" of 1946
Date:04/06/46 Unit:RIN Staff Where:India Gazette number:37598
Comment:Thirty five years, including two wars, deserves recognition! Died a the age of 91 years
Sources:Gazette 334499 shows Transferred from RIM to RN. "Under Two Flags" *The Conway: Entered RI Marine; Gazette: retired 06/6/47 (with CIE)
T E S Leigh (Thomas Edwin Shea) Conway years:35/37? Rank:Midshipman RNR
MiD: For daring, resource and devotion to duty in the Second Battle of Narvik Icarus was an "I" Clas Fleet destroyer equipped to lay mines
Date:28/06/40 Unit:HMS Icarus Where:Norwegian waters Gazette number:34885
Comment:Commendation for Brave Conduct for assisting the Police in making an arrest
Sources:Page 4000 Gazette 23.09.55: TES Leigh (deceased), Chief Offr. ss Benin Palm, awarded Queen's
H O L'Estrange (Henry Owen) Conway years:26/29 Rank:Lieut RNR
DSC: New Year's Honours 1942. Involved with capture of U-570
Date:04/01/42 Unit:HMS Kingston Agate (A/S Trawler) Where:Northern waters Gazette number:
Comment:Cdr H O L'Estrange RD DSC RNR (Commodore RFA) died 'in harness' Singapore Dec '72
Sources:Excellent web-site: www.guy.ukideas/lebook/hlml/chapter_fourteen.html
A Letty (Angus) Conway years:30's Rank:Sub Lieut RNR
DSC: No specific citation, simply "announced" Information states "a minelaying operation"
Date:05/07/40 Unit:NK Where:NK Gazette number:34890
Comment:Gazetted Captain RNR 31.12.59
Sources:Page 4151; Roots web-site
A Letty (Angus) Conway years:30's Rank:Lieutenant DSC RNR
DSO: No citation: "For distinguished services"
Date:26/03/43 Unit:Naval Intelligence Division Where:Not known Gazette number:35960 (1481)
Comment:Lt Cdr 1947; Quoted in a search engine as "Chief Officer in the Merchant Navy" post war
Sources:Page 1481 Peter Benyon
J T Ling (John Thurston) Conway years:NK Rank:Captain Merchant Navy
OBE: Outstanding coolness and courage. All 66 crew survived. "Adviser" was torpedoed in darkness, crew safely abandoned ship in boats. Captain re-boarded and eventually, together with the crew, prevented ship from sinking; taken in tow and thus saved.
Date:09/01/45 Unit:SS Adviser, Charente Steamship Co (T&J Harrison) Where:Indian Ocean Gazette number:36884 (283)
Comment:A long detailed citation, well worth reading
Sources:Page 7 U-boat.net tells the story from the German side.
G D Lock (Geoffrey Dalls) Conway years:02/05/08 Rank:Chief Air Raid Wardem
MBE: Gazette 36869 29.12.44 (128) New Year Honours awards MBE to Geoffrey Denis Lock MC the Chief Air Raid Warden
Date:29/12/44 Unit:Civil Defence Where:Bath Gazette number:
Comment:Possible printing error
Sources:
G M Logie (George Malcolm) Conway years:39/41 Rank:Captain R.S. Fusiliers
MiD: The only mention in the gazette is Lieut G M Logie being promted to Captain 16.06.45 Nothing about a MiD
Date:NK Unit:NK Where:NK Gazette number:Not found
Comment:This could be him. More information needed
Sources:Gazette 37444 p. 666 22.01.46
S W Lowe (Stanley William) Conway years:NK Rank:Ty Lieut. RNVR
GM: For gallantry and undaunted devotion to duty
Date:29/08/41 Unit:NK Where:NK Gazette number:35261
Comment:
Sources:
D MacCullum* (Daniel) Conway years:03/05/08 Rank:
BEM: A Flight Sgt D. MacCullum DFM AAF was mentioned in despatches in Gaz: 35586 (2524) in Birthday Honours List 05.06.42. Further check shows this as DUNCAN MacCullum
Date: Unit:See below Where: Gazette number:
Comment:Would have been 50-55 years of age
Sources:
I G (I A C MacGregor (Ivor Gregor) Conway years:08/10/08 Rank:
MiD: No information Would have been in his fifties, possibly ship's master
Date: Unit: Where: Gazette number:Nothing found
Comment:Confusion over initials and names
Sources:
P A Mare (Phillip Armitage) Conway years:05/07* Rank:Commodore RIN
CIE: Birthday Honours Captain P A Mare is shown in command of HMIS Sutlej at Belfast and Madras during hostilities
Date:08/06/45 Unit:Chief of Administration, RIN HQ Where:India Gazette number:37119
Comment:Sutlej was a Black Swan sloop
Sources: *The Conway: entered Royal Indian Marine 1907
G B Marriott (George Brian) Conway years: Rank:Ty Lieut RNR
MiD: For bravery, endurance and devotion to duty in North African waters
Date:30/04/43 Unit:HM Tug St Day Where:Gibraltar 01.01.42 Gazette number:36001
Comment:
Sources:Page 4
A A Martin (Alistair Angus) Conway years:18/20? Rank:Commander DSC RD RNR
2nd Bar to DSC: For distinguished service and gallantry during the invasion of Southern France
Date:23/03/45 Unit:HMS Rothesay Where:Mediterranean Gazette number:37002 (1660)
Comment:Page 2
Sources: See also http://www.mcdoa.org.uk/ww_ii_awards_for_rn_minesweeping_M.htm
A A Martin (Alistair Angus) Conway years:18/20? Rank:Commander RD RNR
Bar to DSC: For courage and devotion to duty in minesweeping operations
Date:03/12/43 Unit:HMS Rothesay Where:Mediterranean Gazette number:36276 (5333)
Comment:http://www.mcdoa.org.uk/ww_ii_awards_for_rn_minesweeping_M.htm
Sources:
A A Martin (Alistair Angus) Conway years:18/20? Rank:Lieut Cdr RNR
DSC: Outstanding zeal, patience and cheerfulness for never failing to set n example of devotion to duty without which the high tradition of the Royal Navy could not have been upheld. New Year Honours List
Date:31/12/40 Unit: Where: Gazette number:35209 (1447)
Comment:
Sources:Page 26
A A Martin (Alistair Angus) Conway years:18/20? Rank:Acting Captain RNR
DSO: For minesweeping operations over dense and shallow minefields in opening up the Greek ports in the Gulf of Corinth Served in Rothesay from July '41 until the end of the war
Date:08/06/45 Unit:HMS Rothesay Where:Gulf of Corinth Gazette number:37127 (3088)
Comment:First name's spelling confusing
Sources:Page 3088
A A Martin (Alistair Angus) Conway years:18/20? Rank:Lieut Cdr RD RNR
MiD(1): For courage and devotion to duty when ship attacked by Enemy aircraft
Date:04/10/40 Unit:HMM/S Trawler Taipo Where:LP Trawlers Unit Gazette number:34961 (5879)
Comment:
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A A Martin (Alistair Angus) Conway years:18/20? Rank:Cdr DSC RD RNR
MiD(2): Courage, skill and endurance while minesweeping
Date:27/03/42 Unit:Minesweepers Where:Mediterranean Gazette number:35506 (1447)
Comment:
Sources: See http://www.mcdoa.org.uk/ww_ii_awards_for_rn_minesweeping_M.htm
A A Martin (Alistair Angus) Conway years:18/20? Rank:Commander RD RNR
MiD(3): Courage and devotion to duty minesweeping in the Mediterranean
Date:(i) 10.11.44 Unit:HMS Rothesay Where:Mediterranean Gazette number:36794 (5227)
Comment:
Sources:
E G B Martin (Egerton Gabriel Baynes) Conway years:1899/1901 Rank:Master Merchant Navy
Commendation: A list of Merchant Mariners: "For brave conduct when their ships encountered Enemy ships, aircraft, submarines or mines"
Date:03/08/43 Unit:Not stated Where:At sea Gazette number:36151 (3867)
Comment:Would be intersting to know his ship and company
Sources:Page 3
E G B Martin (Egerton Gabriel Baynes) Conway years:1899/1901 Rank:Master, Merchant Navy
OBE: King's Birthday Honours
Date:02/06/44 Unit:Not stated Where:At sea Gazette number:36547 (2669)
Comment:OBE is not shown on the Honours Board
Sources:
J D Martin (John Dennis) Conway years:28/30 Rank:Lieutenant DSC RN
Bar to DSC: Courage, efficiency and devotion to duty whilst serving in HM Submarines in aggressive operations against Japanese shipping, often performed in shallow waters and in the face of serious opposition
Date:14/12/45 Unit:HM S/M Solent Where:Gulf of Siam Gazette number:
Comment:
Sources:Page 6156
J D Martin (John Dennis) Conway years:28/30 Rank:Lieutenant RN
DSC: For successful patrols in submarines
Date:14/05/43 Unit:NK Where:NK Gazette number:36019
Comment:One of two Submariner brothers who formed a unique partnership
Sources:P 2217
K H Martin (Kenneth Henry) Conway years:35/37 Rank:Lieutenant RN
DSC: Courage, efficiency and devotion to duty whilst serving in HM Submarines in aggressive operations against Japanese shipping, often performed in shallow waters and in the face of serious opposition
Date:14/12/45 Unit:HM S/M Sleuth Where:Gulf of Siam Gazette number:36019
Comment:Died Oct '02. Partnered his brother J D (Joe) Martin CO of Solent in remarkable teaming
Sources:Page 6156 Club Newsltter Spring 2003. King's Goild Medal 1937
C W R Martin-Leak (Cecil William Rhodes) Conway years:37/39 Rank:Lieut 2nd Dragoons
MC: No citation found
Date: Unit:Royal Armoured Corps Where:Germany Gazette number:
Comment:Buried in Becklingen War Cemetry 1945
Sources:CWGC
R L Matheson (Roderick Lees) Conway years:23/25 Rank:Lieut Cdr RN
DSC: Gazetted Lieut to Lt Cdr 14.04.39. Retired 14.04.52 Nothing found, a very difficult search. Apears not to have been in command Minesweeping, u-boat.net, Naval-history lists
Date:NK Unit: Where: Gazette number:
Comment:Guess: First Lieut of a cruiser - unsung and unrecorded, but hard work
Sources:
A G Maundrell (Arthur Goodall) Conway years:1899/1900 Rank:
MiD: Would have been late fifties; probably a Master
Date: Unit: Where: Gazette number:No trace
Comment:
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V A Mawson (Vivian Adams) Conway years:NK Rank:Ty Lieut RNVR
MiD: For courage and skill in minesweeping operations in the Approaches to Le Havre
Date:19/01/45 Unit:NK Where:French coastal waters Gazette number:36903
Comment:
Sources:Page 3
J B McReynolds (John Bernard) Conway years:NK Rank:Actg Ty Lt Cdr RNR
DSC: For outstanding courage, resolution, leadership, skill, or devotion to duty inHM Shps (59 plus listed) in operations which led to successful landings on the Italian mainland at Salerno
Date:19/05/44 Unit:NK Where:Mediterranean Gazette number:36526
Comment:
Sources:Page 2
T McVey (Thomas) Conway years:31/33 Rank:Lieut RNR
MiD: For good services in operations off the coast of Italian East Africa
Date:26/09/41 Unit:HMS Hawkins Where:East Africa Gazette number:352809
Comment:List 1985 in Glasgow
Sources:Page 3
J I Miller (John Isdale) Conway years:17/19 Rank:Lieut Cdr RD DSO RNR
DSC: Gallantry and distinguished services inthe withdrawal from the beaches of Greece and in face of many and great difficulties many thousands of Troops of the Allied Armies
Date:30/05/41 Unit:NK (Probably HMS Salvia) Where:Greece Gazette number:35178
Comment:HMS Salvia (Lt Cdr JI Miller RD DSO DSC*) was torpedoed and lost with all hands 24.12.41
Sources:Page 2
J I Miller (John Isdale) Conway years:17/19 Rank:Lieut Cdr RD DSO DSC RNR
Bar to DSC: For outstanding gallantry. fortitude and resolution during the Battle of Crete
Date:06/01/42 Unit:HMS Salvia Where:Crete Gazette number:35409
Comment:HMS Salvia (Lt Cdr JI Miller RD DSO DSC*) was torpedoed and lost with all hands 24.12.41
Sources:Page 1
J I Miller (John Isdale) Conway years:17/19 Rank:Lieut. Cdr RNR
DSO: For exemplary enterprise, zeal, leadership and resource in Anit-Submarine Trawlers and untiring endeavours to harass the Enemy
Date:28/04/40 Unit:HM Trawler Blackfly Where:Home waters Gazette number:34835
Comment:Awarded RD on 03.09.40. See also Memorial Board
Sources:Page 2
R S Miller (Robert Stevenson) Conway years:NK Rank:Lieut RNR
DSC: Good service in the Royal Navy since the outbreak of the War.
Date:09/07/40 Unit:HMS Lynx (Minesweeping Base Base in Dover) Where:Channel Gazette number:34893 (4257)
Comment:Lieut Cdr Miller was wounded when HMS Tweed was torpedoed and sunk SW of Ireland 07/44
Sources:Page 15
R S Miller (Robert Stevenson) Conway years:NK Rank:
MiD: For good services in Operations off the Dutch, Belgian and French coasts Keith was sunk by Suka dive-bombers off Dunkirk on 01/06/40
Date:27/08/40 Unit:HMS Keith Where:European waters Gazette number:34933 (5266)
Comment:
Sources:Page 2
T M S Milne-Henderson (Thomas Maxwell Stuart) Conway years:03/05* Rank:Commodore, OBE RIN
CIE: Birthday Honours Gazette 35625, Page 3, Captain Milne-Henderson retires
Date:27/06/41 Unit:Chief of Staff, Royal Indian Navy Where:India Gazette number:35204
Comment:See entry for OBE below
Sources:Page 2. *The Conway
T M S Milne-Henderson (Thomas Maxwell Stuart) Conway years:03/05* Rank:Lieut Royal Indian Marine
OBE: Several Gazettes chart his move from "Major RE" to "Lieut RIM" and the OBE is mentioned After entries for 1919. Appointed CoS RIN in 1937 Scottish surnames" shows brief biography. Was Surveyor i/c Marine Survey of India 1930/35
Date: Unit:Inland Water Transport Where:NK Gazette number:
Comment:Native of Edinburgh
Sources:* The Conway (entry into the RIM) http://www.fife.50megs.com/scottish-surnames-m.htm
K S Monro* (Kenneth Stanley) Conway years:15/18 Rank:Lieut Cdr RD RNR
OBE: For distinguished service during the war in Europe
Date:07/12/45 Unit:Convoy Duties Where:Not stated Gazette number:37380
Comment:List 1985 in Thorpe Bay, Essex (Captain RNR Retd)
Sources:RNR Officer site states in command HM Landing Ship Dock Northway in 1945
G D Moore (George Dunbar) Conway years:08/10* Rank:Captain (Cdre 2nd Cl) RAN
CBE: New Year's Honours
Date:31/12/43 Unit:Commanded at least two cruisers during WW2 Where:At sea Gazette number:36309
Comment:Went into the RAN from Conway in 1910; Rear Admiral Moore died in 1979
Sources:Pag 8; * The Conway Attended the Japanese surrender in Tokyo Bay
A Moorhouse (Arthur) Conway years:20/22 Rank:Lieut RCNR
MiD: Birthday Honours "This officer has been in continuous command of HMC Ships since Spring 1940 and has, at all times, conducted himslef with unfailing cheerfulness and devotion to duty" Seved HMCS Shediac (Flower Cl), Sault Ste Marie (Algerine)
Date:28/05/43 Unit:HMS Red Deer (Bangor M/S) Where:Atlantic Gazette number:36034
Comment:List 1985 Victoria BC Canada
Sources:Page 11
L H Moorhouse (Leslie Hough) Conway years:15/17 Rank:Lieut Cdr RNR
MiD: Gazette 36734 06.10.44 records award of R.D. Naval-History,net hit, but name not found
Date:NK Unit:NK Where:NK Gazette number:
Comment:
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C E Morgan (Charles Eric) Conway years:01/02* Rank:Rear Admiral DSO RN
CB: New Year's Honours
Date:29/12/44 Unit:HMS Baldur (FOIC) Where:Iceland Gazette number:36866
Comment:
Sources:Page 3 * "The Conway"
C E Morgan (Charles Eric) Conway years:01/02* Rank:Captain DSO RN
MiD: For bravery and enterprise in the Battle of Matapan
Date:30/01/42 Unit:HMS Valiant Where:Mediterranean Gazette number:35443
Comment:DSO in 1st World War
Sources:Page 2; * The Conway
G Morgan (Geoffrey) Conway years:NK Rank:Lieut Cdr RD RNR (retd)
DSC: No trace found of the award of the DSC
Date:NK Unit:HMS Stag Where:Crete Gazette number:Not found
Comment:36955 (1079) Award of RD to Lieut Cdr Geoffrey Morgan DSC RNR (Retd) on 23.02.45
Sources:Ship taken from Navy List 01/42
C E Morgan (Sir Charles Eric) Conway years:01/02* Rank:Vice Admiral CB DSO
KCB: Birthday Honours
Date:04/06/46 Unit:Naval Personnel and Admiral Commanding Reserves Where:Admiralty Gazette number:37598
Comment:A navigation (N) specialist
Sources:Page 3 * The Conway
W W Mortimer (William Wyndham) Conway years:20/22 Rank:Ty A/Lieut Cdr RNR
MBE: King's Birthday Honours
Date:04/06/46 Unit:Not stated Where:Not stated Gazette number:37598 (2767)
Comment:List 1985 Onchan IoM
Sources:Page 13
W W Mortimer (William Wyndham) Conway years:20/22 Rank:Actg Ty Lieut Cdr RNR
MiD: For gallantry and devotion to duty at Singapore
Date:11/12/42 Unit:Not stated Where:Singapore Gazette number:35823 (5461)
Comment:List 1985 Onchan IoM
Sources:Page 1
P W O Mould (Peter William Olbert) Conway years:32/33 Rank:Sqdrn Ldr RAF
Bar to DFC: A long citation including "... magnificent example and courage ..". His squadron accounted for 8 aircraft destroyed, 14 probably destroyed and 7 damaged
Date:09/09/41 Unit: Where:Battle of Britain Gazette number:35270
Comment:See Memorial Board. Gained triple blue at RAF College, Cranwell
Sources:Page 3 Killed in Action defending Malta 01/10/1941
P W O Mould (Peter William Olbert) Conway years:32/33 Rank:Flight Lieut RAF
DFC: For operational flying . Is reputed to have shot down the first enemy aircraft of the War
Date:16/07/40 Unit: Where: Gazette number:3498
Comment:Killed in Actio 01/10/41 defending Malta
Sources:Page 3
A G Murray (Andrew Gerrard) Conway years:38/39? Rank:Sub Lieut RNR
MiD: Leadership,skill and daring in an attack on an enemy convoy while serving in (list of ships: Norfolk, Bellona, Onslow, Orwell, Onslaught, Trumpeter & Premier)
Date:13/04/45 Unit:Seven HM Ships listed Where:Not stated, probably Home Fleet Gazette number:37035
Comment:
Sources:Page 2
R G Murray (Ronald Graham) Conway years:09/11/08 Rank:Captain(E) RN
CBE: New Years Honours List
Date:28/12/45 Unit:Not stated Where:Not stated Gazette number:37407 (13)
Comment:Name not on Board. Rear Admiral(E) Murray awarded CB in 1950
Sources:
L L B Myers (Leslie Brian) Conway years:14/17 Rank:
MiD: Nothing found
Date: Unit: Where: Gazette number:
Comment:
Sources:
P A Nedwill (Peter Anthony) Conway years:33/35 Rank:Lieut RN
MiD: New Year's Honours
Date:01/01/41 Unit:Not stated, probably HMS Sheffield Where: Gazette number:35029
Comment:KiA HMS Sheffield 26.05.41
Sources:Page 28; Chief Cadet Captain CWGC Memorial at Lee-on-Solent
T L Newbigin (Thomas Leslie) Conway years:29/31 Rank:Lieutenant RNVR
MBE: New Year's Honours 1946
Date:01/01/46 Unit:HMS Odyssey Where:Admiralty Salvage Department Gazette number:Not found
Comment:Name misspelt on Honours Board (Newbiggin)
Sources:http://www.unithistories.com/officers/RNVR_officersN.html
T L Newbigin (Thomas Leslie) Conway years:29/31 Rank:Lieutenant RNVR
MiD: Withdrawal from Crete
Date:08/01/42 Unit:MTB 216 Where:19th MTB Flotilla Gazette number:Not found
Comment:Became Admiralty Salvage Officer, Levant. Qualified as a mechanical engineer after Conway
Sources:http://www.unithistories.com/officers/RNVR_officersN.html Excellent notes and photos in reference provided by Thomas' son Douglas
H J O'Brien (Hubert John) Conway years:25/27? Rank:Flying Officer RAF
DFC: No specific citation but the Squadron is quoted ad was patrolling the South Atlantic
Date:01/12/44 Unit:No 220 Squadron (Liberators) Where:South Atlantic Gazette number:36828
Comment:Squadron Leader H J O'Brien DFC RAF retires 01.03.59
Sources:Page 3. Earlier Gazette dated 31.08.43 shows promotion to PO from Flt Sgt 220 Sqdrn web-site
G Ogilvy* (George) Conway years:37/39 Rank:Lieut (A) RN (ex Lt RNR)
MiD: For distinguished service and gallantry during the invasion of Southern France
Date:23/03/45 Unit:With an RAF Fighter Squadron Where:Mediterranean (Personal account) Gazette number:37002
Comment:Became a dentist. King's Gold Medallist 1939
Sources:Long list of awards after the operation Transferred to Lieut (A) RN 18.11.43
A W Oldroyd (Arthur Waite) Conway years:NK Rank:A/Flight Lieut RAF (Res AFO)
AFC: New Years Honours "For gallant conduct"
Date:31/12/40 Unit:Not known Where:Not known Gazette number:35029
Comment:A Gazette of Sept 1939 shows A W Oldroyd recalled from the reserve
Sources:Page 33
A W Oldroyd (Arthur Waite) Conway years:NK Rank:Sqdn Ldr RAF (Res AFO)
DFC: A long citation referring to a raid on the Skoda works at Pilsen; it concludes "displayed skill and courage of a high standard which largely contributed to the safe return of his aircraft and crew"
Date:19/05/42 Unit:Bomber Command Where:Europe Gazette number:35569
Comment:Could have been 49 or 50 Squadron
Sources:Page 33
D F Painter (Douglas Francom) Conway years:10/11/08 Rank:Commander RN (Retd)
DSC: Gazette 37487 publishes promotion from Lt Cdr (retd) to Commander (Retd) Listed as D F Painter DSC
Date:NK Unit:More research needed Where: Gazette number:Not found
Comment:Probably retired pre-war and re-employed but can find no record
Sources:
G W Paris (George William) Conway years:30/32 Rank:Major IEME
MBE: New Year's Honours For gallant and distinguished services in Burma
Date:15/01/46 Unit:NK Where:Burma Gazette number:37433
Comment:Colonel George W Paris Died Dec '98 in Lymington
Sources:Page 4
G W Paris (George William) Conway years:30/32 Rank:Major
MiD: Not found in Gazette, see previous entry
Date:NK Unit:Indian Army Engineers Where:NK Gazette number:
Comment:List 1985 in Lymington
Sources:
H E Passmore-Edwards (Henry Ellis) Conway years:13/15* Rank:Lieut Cdr RINR
MiD: For courage, enterprise and devotion to duty in operations in the Persian Gulf
Date:06/03/42 Unit:HMIS Lawrence (Minesweeping Sloop) Where:Persian Gulf Gazette number:35481
Comment:
Sources:* The Conway
H B Peate (Henry Benjamin) Conway years:26/27? Rank:Commander RD RNR
DSC: Excellent write-up in the reference, including photographs Suffered burns after a fire in his ship: took up tapestry to keep his fingers supple, and remained an active needleman thereafter
Date:21/12/43 Unit:HMS Prins Albert (LSI) C.O. Where:Operation "Husky" Gazette number:
Comment:Mentioned in Despatches 4 times.Retired as Capt RNR; died October 1989
Sources:http://www.unithistories.com/officers/RNR_officersP.html
H B Peate (Henry Benjamin) Conway years:NK Rank:Commander RD RNR
MiD: Four mentions:see reference
Date: Unit:HMS Prins Albert (LSI) C.O. Where: Gazette number:
Comment:Mentioned in Despatches 4 times.Retired as Capt RNR; died October 1989
Sources:http://www.unithistories.com/officers/RNR_officersP.html
Sir R E C Peirse (Sir Richard Edmund Charles) Conway years:06/08? Rank:Air Marshal
KCB: Birthday Honours 1940
Date:01/06/40 Unit:AOC Bomber Command Where:United Kingdom Gazette number:Not found
Comment:Air Chief Marshal Sir Richard Peirse KCB, DSO, AFC RAF died in 1970
Sources:London Gazette by inference Wikpipedia biographical note
P H C Philips (Craven-Phillips)* (Percival Hutchinson) Conway years:19/20 Rank:Lieutenant Commander (E) RN
OBE: Birthday Honours (evidence points to him being specialised in servicing submarines) http://www.bbc.co.uk/ww2peopleswar/stories/68/a6687868.shtml (Bonaventure II) Navy List shows him in HMS Newfoundland 10/45 and Dolphin 01/41
Date:02/06/44 Unit:HMS Bonaventure (S/M Mothership) Where:Mediterranean Gazette number:36544 (2572)
Comment:Honours Board incorrect spelling and style. See Memorial List for George, KiA 1942
Sources:http://www.unithistories.com/units_index/default.asp?file=../officers/personsx.html (for George) The Conway lists P H Craven Phillips as joining 1919. NL shows Cdr (E) OBE MIMarE in Victory
G Phillips (George) Conway years:20's/30's Rank:Ty Lieut RNVR
DSC: For daring ad resolution while commanding the forces in the raid on Dieppe
Date:02/10/42 Unit:Combined Operations Where:English Channel Gazette number:35729
Comment:This is not positive identification but the name and awrds fit precisely
Sources:Page 2
G Phillips (George) Conway years:20's/30's Rank:Ty A/Lieut Cdr DSC RNVR
MiD: For gallantry, skill, determination and undaunted devotion to duty during the landing of Allied Forces on the coast of Normandy
Date:10/11/44 Unit:Combined Operations Where:Normandy Gazette number:36709
Comment:Not positive, but it fits the name and awards precisely
Sources:Page 7
C W C Pinckney (Charles Wilfred Cecil) Conway years:NK Rank:Lieut Cdr RD RNR
OBE: Gazette 35273 12.09.41 awards R.D. but no information re OBE. HMS Jenner is listed as a Boom Defence Vessel in the Tobruk/Port Said area in 1941
Date:NK Unit:HMS Jennet Where:Mediterranean Gazette number:NK
Comment:Was Jennet a "Net" class BD Vessel? Not so listed by U-Boat.net
Sources:Kindell
C T M Pizey (Charles Thomas Mark) Conway years:01/12/15 Rank:Captain RN
Bar to DSO: For gallantry, skill & resolution in HMS Ships escorting an important Convoy to North Russia in the face of relentless attack by enemy aircraft and submarines First DSO was in the NY Honours 01.01.42
Date:27/11/42 Unit:Captain (D) 21st DF Where:Northern waters - Convoy PQ 18 Gazette number:35805
Comment:List 1985 in Burnham on Sea, Somerset
Sources:Page 1
C T M Pizey (Charles Thomas Mark) Conway years:01/12/15 Rank:Captain RN
CB: Daring and fine judgement in leading a sriking force of HM Destroyers .. against the German Battle Cruisers Scharnhorst, Gnuisenau, and Cruiser Prinz Eugen
Date:27/03/42 Unit:COS to RA(D) Home Fleet in HMS Tyne Where:Nothern waters Gazette number:35506
Comment:From Dec 1943 to 1945 DOO The Admiralty; 1945-46 CoS to CinC Home Fleet (Nelson)
Sources:Page 1
C T M Pizey (Charles Thomas Mark) Conway years:01/12/15 Rank:Captain RN
MiD: For outstanding zeal, patience and cheerfulness, and never failing to set an exapmple of wholehearted devotion to duty without which the honour of the Royal Navy would not be upheld There was another MiD in New Years Honours 12.40
Date:27/06/41 Unit:Captain (D) 21st DF 24.06.40 - 1942 Where: Gazette number:35204
Comment:
Sources:Page 12
J M S Poole (James Malcolm Stuart) Conway years:35/36 Rank:Lieutenant RN
Bar to DSC: For bravery and devotion to duty on successful submarine patrols. Urge sank and damaged several Italian Navy heavy and light units
Date:25/09/42 Unit:HMS/M Urge Where:Mediterranean Gazette number:35723
Comment:Urge was lost in April-May 1942; see also Memorial Board
Sources:Page 3 Wikipedia
J M S Poole (James Malcolm Stuart) Conway years:35/36 Rank:Lieutenant RN
DSC: Outstanding bravery, skill and resolution on successful submarine patrols
Date:28/11/41 Unit:HMS/M Urge Where:Mediterranean Gazette number:35365
Comment:See entry for Bar to DSC; see also Memorial Board
Sources:Page 1
H F M Preston (Henry Francis Morrison) Conway years:19/21 Rank:Lieutenant RNR
DSC: For steadfast courage and skill in dangerous and important minesweeping operations - a list of a dozen ships follows
Date:07/12/43 Unit:HM Minesweepers Where:Not stated Gazette number:36275
Comment:
Sources:
H F M Preston (Henry Francis Morrison) Conway years:19/21 Rank:Lieutenant RNR
MiD: Nothing found, but he spent most of the war minesweeping
Date: Unit: Where: Gazette number:
Comment:
Sources:
F C Pretty (Francis Cecil) Conway years:04/07/08 Rank:A/Lieut RNR
DSC: Not stated - Note: WWOne, not Two Listed in The Conway WW1 Honours
Date:27/03/17 Unit:NK Where:NK Gazette number:29997
Comment:see Memorial Board
Sources:The Conway
F C Pretty (Francis Cecil) Conway years:04/07/08 Rank:Master MN
DSO: No record found in London Gazette other than OBE & DSC(WW1) No other sites mention a DSO, could this have been posthumous? MV Nottingham fought back and tried to ram the attacking U-Boat
Date: Unit: Where: Gazette number:
Comment:see Memorial Board, CWGC States "DSC, OBE" only
Sources:
F C Pretty (Francis Cecil) Conway years:04/07/08 Rank:Master MN
OBE: Vessel struck by bombs and ship/cargo saved - a long citation at ref. Name of ship and whereabouts not stated
Date:31/01/41 Unit:Not stated (Merchant Vessel) Where:Mediterranean (Malta Convoy)? Gazette number:35064 (687)
Comment:see Memorial Board, lost in MV Nottingham 07.11.1941
Sources:Page 3
T M Prim (Thomas Mark (listed on Board as M T Prim)) Conway years:NK Rank:Ty Sub Lieut RNR
MiD: For outstanding service in fire-fighting after an explosion
Date:10/12/43 Unit:NK Where:NK Gazette number:36284
Comment:
Sources:Page 3
W G Pulvertaft (William Godfrey) Conway years:17/19* Rank:Commander(E) RN
OBE: Birthday Honours
Date:28/05/43 Unit:NK Where:NK Gazette number:36033
Comment:To Dartmouth same date as W E Fletcher (viz)
Sources:Page 8 * "The Conway"
A R Rattray (Arthur Rullion) Conway years:04/06* Rank:Rear Admiral CIE RIN
CB: Birthday Honours Under Two Ensigns" History of Indian Navy 1945-50
Date:08/06/45 Unit:Naval Staff Where:FOIC Bombay Gazette number:37119
Comment:
Sources: * "The Conway" - entered RIM
D H Revill (David Haigh) Conway years:NK Rank:Lieutenant RNR
DSC: ... for bravery and skill while serving in HMS Wild Swan. Wild Swan was .... attacked by 12 German dive bombers on 17.06.42 and sunk, but not before six aircraft had been shot down
Date:11/09/42 Unit:HMS Wild Swan (Modified S destroyer) Where:Atlantic Gazette number:35706
Comment:This was a remarkable achievement for a single ship on her own
Sources:Page 2 U-Boat.net
N H Riches (query, see below) (Neville Hurry) Conway years:19/20 Rank:Lieut Royal Engineers
MiD: Gazette 37170 of 06.07.45 lists award of MiD to A/Lt Col Ian Hurry Riches RM in Italy This unusual second name may have led to confusion. No trace of award to Neville
Date: Unit:Gazetted Lieut 14.05.43 Where: Gazette number:36050
Comment:Honours Board lists H N Riches, not N H Riches; Conway records show N H
Sources:
D N Roberts (David Neal) Conway years:20/22 Rank:Squadron Leader RAF
AFC: Always listed in Gazette with AFC, but no citation found
Date:1938-40 Unit:NK Where:NK Gazette number:NA
Comment:Air Cdre, died Oct 2000 Air Commodore CBE
Sources:Gazette 34810 dated 12.03.40
D N Roberts (David Neal) Conway years:20/22 Rank:Wing Commander AFC RAF
OBE: For distinguished service rendered in operational commands of the RAF from 1 October 1940 to 31 March 1941
Date:23/09/41 Unit:NK Where:NK Gazette number:35284
Comment:Air Commodore D N Roberts made CBE 20.12.53
Sources:Gazette
B V Robinson (Basil Vernon) Conway years:28/29 Rank:Wing Cdr RAF
AFC: Mentioned in Gazettes, but no entry found for this award
Date:NK Unit:No 35 Squadron Where:Europe Gazette number:NK
Comment:Group Capt B V Robinson DSO DFC* AFC RAF KIA over Berlin in1943 aged 31
Sources:
B V Robinson (Basil Vernon) Conway years:28/29 Rank:Wing Cdr DSO, DFC RAF
Bar to DFC: In Nov '42 during a raid on Turin a dangerous fire broke out ... he ordered his crew to bale out then, single handedly, flew his 4 engined bomber across the Alps and returned safely to base. (There is long citation at reference)
Date:05/01/43 Unit:No 35 Squadron Where:Europe Gazette number:35855
Comment:Group Capt B V Robinson DSO DFC* AFC RAF KIA over Berlin in1943 aged 31
Sources:Pages 1 and 2
B V Robinson (Basil Vernon) Conway years:28/29 Rank:Wing Commander RAF
DSO: .... For the December '41 attack on GNEISNAU and SCHARNHORST at Brest
Date:06/01/42 Unit:No 35 Squadron Where:Europe Gazette number:35413
Comment:Group Capt B V Robinson DSO DFC* AFC RAF KIA over Berlin in1943 aged 31
Sources:
D Robinson (David) Conway years:37/39 Rank:Third Officer MN
Commendn. (Posthumous): Empire Javelin, a Landing Ship Infantry, was on passage from Portsmouth to Le Havre on 28.12.44 when she was torpedoed and sunk. Citation: "Brave conduct when their ship encountered Enemy ships, aircraft, submarines or mines"
Date:10/08/45 Unit:SS Empire Javelin (Blue Star) Where:English Channel Gazette number:37219 (4121)
Comment:David Robinson's name is missing from the Conway Memoriam Board
Sources:Page 3 of Gazette and CWGC listing Tower Hill MN Memorial. No mention of this sinking in U-boat .net
J C K Rogers (John Cecil Kelly) Conway years:19/21 Rank:Captain
OBE: Captain Kelly Rogers was a pioneer civil air transport pilot. He is listed on the Conway web- site under noteable Old Conways, see also the URL under Source 2 Flew Churchill from Plymouth to Bermuda in 1942
Date:31/12/40 Unit:British Overses Airways Corporation Where:Wartime civil aviation (flying boats) Gazette number:Try 35029 (14)
Comment:Captain J C Kelly Rogers OBE, FRAeS, born 1905. Became first Chief Pilot of Aer Lingus
Sources:New Year's Honours List http://www.kg6gb.org/1939.htm
R R L Rosoman (Richard Robert Loane) Conway years:20/22 Rank:Lt Cdr RNR
MiD: Lieut R R L Tiercel RNR (Retd) listed in the New Year's Honours!
Date:31/12/40 Unit:HMS Tiercel (Armed Yacht: Boarding Vessel) Where:Home Waters Gazette number:35029
Comment:List 1985 in Guernsey
Sources:
F J Rump (Frederick John (always listed as plain Fred Rump)) Conway years:27/29 Rank:Air Cdre RAF
OBE: Birthday Honours
Date:02/06/44 Unit:NK Where:NK Gazette number:36544
Comment:List 1985 in Petersfield
Sources:Another F J Rump was appoint PO in 1946 (relation?)
F M Russell Flint (Francis Murray) Conway years:33/35 Rank:Lieutenant RNVR
MiD: For gallantry, steadfastness and devotion to duty in ... HMS Thanet in a night action with a superior Japanese force. Thanet (S Class destroyer) sunk in action 27.01.42
Date:12/06/42 Unit:HMS Thanet Where:East coast of Malaya Gazette number:35596
Comment:A professional artist, RF painted the honours board after the war
Sources:Page 3 U-Boat.net
C W Sabine (Charles Wheatstone) Conway years:13/15 Rank:Commander RN
OBE: While in command of HM Surveying ship Franklin in support of minelaying operations 1939/41 Dover Strait, Faeroes
Date:1940 Unit:HMS Franklin Where:Home Waters Gazette number:NK
Comment:Cdr Sabine retired in 1951, but continued as a reviser of SD's until 1975
Sources:Charts and Surveys in War & Peace, R O Morris
D C Salter (Douglas Collier) Conway years:NK Rank:Lieutenant RN
MiD: For gallantry and devotion to duty in operations in Norway
Date:04/10/40 Unit:HMS Hood Where:Norway Gazette number:34861
Comment:
Sources:Page 2
C D Sampson (Charles David) Conway years:NK Rank:Lieutenant RNVR
DSC: For steadfast courage and skill in a dangerous and important minesweeping operation while serving in HMS ... Polruan ..
Date:03/12/43 Unit:HMS Polruan Where:Mediterranean Gazette number:36275
Comment:Last mention is Lieut Cdr C D Sampson VRD DSC RNVR on Retired List 04.02.48
Sources:Page 1 U-Boat net
C D Sampson (Charles David) Conway years:NK Rank:Lieutenant RNVR
MiD: For minesweeping operations in the Mediterranean
Date:10/11/44 Unit:HMS Polruan (CO Feb'43 to Jan '45) Where:Mediterranean Gazette number:36794
Comment:Last mention is Lieut Cdr C D Sampson VRD DSC RNVR on Retired List 04.02.48
Sources:Pge 15 U-Boat net
H M C Sanders (Harry Marcus Crews) Conway years:16/18 Rank:Lieutenant Commander RNR
DSC: Gazette page unavailable. On 01.07.40 U-26 was scuttled after being damaged by 8 depth charges fron Gladiolus and bombs from an RAAF Sunderland. The U-boat crew survived and made prisoner
Date:12/11/40 Unit:HMS Gladiolus Where:North Atlantic Gazette number:34991 (6551)
Comment:The estate of the late HMC Sanders was published on 21.10.41
Sources:U-boat-net Gaz 35161 (2740) 13.05.41 awards RD
H M C Sanders (Harry Marcus Crews) Conway years:16/18 Rank:Lieut Cdr RNR
DSO: For enterprise, skill and devotion to duty in action against Enemy submarines On 27.06.41 U-556 (Herbert Wohlfarth) was sunk by depth charges from HMS Nasturtium, Celandine and Gladiolus (5 dead, 41 survivors)
Date:05/09/41 Unit:HMS Gladiolus Where:North Atlantic Gazette number:35268 (5205)
Comment:See Memorial Board for Lt Cdr HMC Sanders RD, DSO, DSC, RNR
Sources:U-Boat Net Gladiolus was lost with all hands while picking up survivors 17.10.41, torpedoed by U-558
J C Sarel (John Charles) Conway years:29/32 Rank:RAF Officer?
DFC: Nothing found, has surname become garbled? Two RAF Sarels, but no John Charles Tried FAA, but no luck.
Date: Unit: Where: Gazette number:
Comment:
Sources:
P Sargent (Paul) Conway years:NK Rank:Commander RNR
DSC: Distinguished service and gallantry during the invasion of Southern France
Date:28/03/05 Unit: Where:Mediterranean Gazette number:37002
Comment:
Sources:
P Sargent (Paul) Conway years:NK Rank:Commander RNR
MiD: Gallant and distinguished services and untiring devotion to duty which led to the capture of Sicily by Allied Forces
Date:17/12/43 Unit: Where:Mediterranean Gazette number:36295
Comment:Spelled "Sargeant" on Honour Board
Sources:Page 3
J B Saunders (James Begg) Conway years:25/27 Rank:Lieut Cdr RN
MiD: For gallant and distinguished service in HM Ships Nelson, Warspite, Rodney, Valiant, etc. in operations in the Mediterranean from the time of the entry of Italy into the War until the surrender of the Italian fleet.
Date:14/01/44 Unit:Not Stated Where:Mediterranean Gazette number:36334
Comment:
Sources:Page 2
B(?) Scott ("B Scott" not found, could be David Scott) Conway years: Rank:Lieut RN
DSC: For gallant and distinguished services in an attack on enemy Merchant Shipping while serving in Light Coastal Craft
Date:10/12/43 Unit:Light Coastal Forces Where:Home waters and Mediteranean Gazette number:36284
Comment:A Coastal Forces Association lists a video interview with Cdr David Scott
Sources:Page 2
B(?) Scott ("B Scott" not found, could be David Scott) Conway years: Rank:Lieut RN
MiD: Probably similar activities as for his DSC see above
Date: Unit:Light Coastal Forces Where:Home waters and Mediteranean Gazette number:
Comment:A Coastal Forces Association lists a video interview with Cdr David Scott
Sources:
H C Sharman (Henry Clare) Conway years:NK Rank:Ty Lieutenant RNR
MiD: New Years Honours recognition ... zeal, patience & cheerfulness in dangerous waters, and for setting an example of whole- hearted devotion to duty, upholding the high tradition of the Royal Navy
Date:31/12/43 Unit:NK Where:NK Gazette number:36309
Comment:Listed as a resident of Spalding. Could have been in the Patrol Service?
Sources:Page 36
C E Simms (Charles E) Conway years:01/12/14 Rank:Commander (E) RN
DSO: .. who, by his zeal and energy, brought his engines to full power in record time, and his thorough knowledge of the ship and perfect organisation, checked the damage. His calm and cheerful manner set a fine example to his fellows.
Date:20/02/40 Unit:HMS Exeter Where:Battle of the River Plate Gazette number:34796
Comment:Promoted to Captain (E) 05.01.45
Sources:Page 2
R H V Sivewright (Robert Henry Vivian) Conway years:07/09* Rank:Commander RN (retd)
DSC: For courage, skill and endurance while minesweeping dangerous in dangerous waters in HM Ships Bangor, Blythe, Eastbourne, Ilfracombe, Peterhead, Polruan, Rothsay and Sidmouth
Date:27/03/42 Unit:9th Minesweeping Flotilla Where:Belgian coast Gazette number:35506
Comment:
Sources:The London Gazette 35506 page 3 *"The Conway"
R H V Sivewright (Robert Henry Vivian) Conway years:07/09* Rank:Commander RN (Retd)
MiD: For ... wholehearted devotion to duty without which the high tradition of the Royal Navy could not have been upheld
Date:01/01/41 Unit:9th Minesweeping Flotilla Where:UK waters Gazette number:35029
Comment:Part of a generic list which includes a DSO for Louis Mountbatten
Sources:London Gazette page 29 "The Conway"
F Smith (Frank) Conway years:21/23 Rank:Ty Lieut (E) RNR
DSC: For ... gallantry or outstanding service in the face of the Enemy .....
Date:28/05/43 Unit:Not Stated Where:Not Stated Gazette number:36033
Comment:The only 'mariner' Frank Smith listed
Sources:Page 26
V F Smith (Vivian Funge) Conway years:NK Rank:Lieut Cdr
DSO: For enterprise and skill in action against enemy submarines U-Boat net has a good account of the capture of U-110 resulting in acquisition of German codes
Date:01/08/41 Unit:HMS Aubretia Where:North Atlantic Gazette number:35237
Comment:Cdr V F Smith RD DSO RNR O.C. HMS Evenlode July 1944- May 1945
Sources:Page 4
P D Smith (aka Duggan-Smith) (Peter Duggan) Conway years:32/35 Rank:RNZAFR
DFC: Gazette show first commission (SS) as PO and then. in 1940 to FO already with a DFC 113 Squadron history mention Squdrn Ldr Peter Duggan-Smith in connection with operations against Japanese forces in 1942.
Date:1939-40 Unit:113 Squadron Where:Burma Gazette number:34639 & 34986
Comment:Died in Vancouver 2003. Occupation shown as "Shipping Co Cadet" on entry 1939
Sources:Gazettes and 113 Squadron history (various sources)
J P Smythe (John Patrick) Conway years:23/25 Rank:Lt Cdr RNR
DSC: For gallantry in action in HM Ships Stork & Stonecrop on Convoy Escort Duty While in command of Cam (River Cl) ship was badly damaged 01.07.44
Date:10/12/43 Unit:HMS Stonechat (Corvette) Where:North Atlantic Gazette number:36284
Comment:List 1985 in Gravesend, Kent
Sources:Page 2 U-boat net
J A W Stephen (Listed as Stephens) (John Andrew William (John William)) Conway years:29/30 Rank:Actg Flt Lieut RAFO
Bar to DFC: Assumed to be J W Stephens No citation given
Date:22/11/40 Unit:No 107 Squadron (Blenheims) Where:See web-site for 107 Squadron Gazette number:34998 (6699)
Comment:JAW Stephen not found. Honours Board Lists a DSO, but nothing found in the records
Sources:Page 15 http://www.raf.mod.uk/bombercommand/h107.html
J A W Stephen (Listed as Stephens) (John Andrew William (John William)) Conway years:29/30 Rank:Flying Officer RAF
DFC: Assumed to be J W Stephens No citation
Date:20/02/40 Unit:Probably 107 Squadron Where:See below Gazette number:34795 (10055)
Comment:JAW Stephen not found
Sources: http://www.raf.mod.uk/bombercommand/h107.html
J A W Stephen (Listed as Stephens) (John Andrew William (John William)) Conway years:29/30 Rank:Squadron Leader RAF
Mid: Assumed to be J W Stephens 01.07.46 Flight Lieut J W Stephens appointed to a Permanent Commission and promoted to Sq Ldr 01.08.47
Date:31/01/47 Unit:Probably still 107 Squadron Where:See below Gazette number:37868 (559)
Comment:JAW Stephen not found
Sources: http://www.raf.mod.uk/bombercommand/h107.html
J K B Stephenson (John Keith Burdett) Conway years:16/17* Rank:Lieut Commander RN
MiD: For daring, resource and devotion to duty in the Second Battle of Narvik
Date:28/06/40 Unit:HMS Warspite Where:Northern waters Gazette number:34885 (4000)
Comment:
Sources: * The Conway
J K B Stephenson (John Keith Burdett) Conway years:16/17* Rank:Commander RN (Retd)
OBE: Probably a Birthdy or New Years Honours list after the end of the war
Date:NK Unit:NK Where:NK Gazette number:Not found
Comment:Gazette 37956 places Lieut Cdr J K B Stephenson RN on the Retired List with the rank of Cdr.
Sources:No trace on any of the usual web-sites * The Conway
J P Stewart (John Parker) Conway years:NK Rank:Lieut Cdr RNR
DSC: For skill and enterprise in action against enemy submarines CO HMS Arabis (Corvette) sank U-651 29.06.41
Date:02/01/42 Unit:HMS Arabis Where:North Atlantic Gazette number:35407
Comment:10.06.40 listed as CO HMS Elstan in Norway
Sources:Page 2
J P Stewart (John Parker) Conway years:NK Rank:Lieut Cdr RNR
MiD: For good services against enemy submarines
Date:03/10/41 Unit:HMS Arabis Where:North Atlantic Gazette number:35296
Comment:
Sources:Page 2
D A Stride (Desmond Adair) Conway years:02/04* Rank:Commander RN (Retd)
MiD: For good services in the withdrawal of the Allied Armies from the beaches at Dunkirk
Date:16/08/40 Unit: Where:UK Gazette number:34925
Comment:
Sources:London Gazette 34925 page 6 * The Conway
T Q Studd (Theodore Quintus) Conway years:09/11/08 Rank:Gp Capt RAF
MiD: New Year's Honours 1945 Gaz 30913, page 9 20.09.18 cites " .. 60 successful bombing raids .... skillful pilot ... no matter what adverse conditions may prevail - awarded DFC
Date:01/01/45 Unit:NK Where:NK Gazette number:36866
Comment:1919 Commissioned as Flt Lt RAF. 1985 List in Exmouth, Devon
Sources:The Conway: KGM winner 1911
W R N Sturdy (Walter Ronald Nisbet) Conway years:32/34? Rank:Squdrn Ldr
Bar to DFC: See http://www.214squadron.org.uk/Personnel_S.htm For comprehensive biography of this Canadian OC who sailed with "CPS pre-war and became a chiropractor afterwards. Died in Vancouver in 1985.
Date:12/01/43 Unit:No. 214 Squadron Where:European bomber operations Gazette number:35898
Comment:No trace of his first DFC. 4 references to promotion 1939-1941
Sources:Page 2
G E Sutcliffe (listed as Sutcliff *) (George Ernest) Conway years:1899/1901 Rank:Commander RN (Retd)
MiD: For distinguished service in operations which led to the successful landing of Allied Forces in Europe
Date:24/11/44 Unit:Not stated Where:Normandy Gazette number:36815 (5456)
Comment:
Sources: * Noted in "The Conway" re entry into RN
D H Swift (Donald Holmes) Conway years:31/33 Rank:Lieutenant RN
Bar to DSC: For courage & determination in a series of successful attacks on Enemy escorted convoys off the coast of France
Date:10/11/44 Unit:HMS Bellona Where:Home Waters Gazette number:36794 (5224)
Comment:Commander Swift's Obit June '06
Sources:Conway newsletter No. 52 Autumn 2006 Page 12
D H Swift (Donald Holmes) Conway years:31/33 Rank:Lieut RN
DSC: For courage, resolution and skill in minesweeping
Date:14/11/41 Unit:HMS Cromer Where:UK waters Gazette number:35349 (631)
Comment:Later awarded Bar to DSC, Listed as Captain RN 1985
Sources:Gazette page ?
D H Swift (Donald Holmes) Conway years:31/33 Rank:Lieutenant RN
MiD (1): For services on the occasion of the loss of HMS Dunoon. As senior surviving officer after the ship was blown up by a rogue mine, he ensured no-one was left on board before abandoning ship himself Dunoon was mined and sunk 25nm ENE Gt Yarmouth
Date:03/09/40 Unit:HMS Dunoon (Minesweeper) Where:UK Waters Gazette number:34938 (5387)
Comment:Served his time in P&O before T/F to RN from RNR pre-war. Specialised as Navigator
Sources:
D H Swift (Donald Holmes) Conway years:31/33 Rank:Lieutenant RN
MiD (2): Gallantry, skill, determination and undaunted devotion to duty during the landing of Allied Forces on the coast of Normandy
Date:24/11/44 Unit:HMS Bellona (Probably) Where:Normandy coast Gazette number:36815 (5457)
Comment:
Sources:Page 5
C W Taylor (Charles William) Conway years:27/30 Rank:Lieut RNR
DSC: RD awarded to Lt Cdr C W Taylor DSC RNR 04.03.47 Two sources below show that he was a submariner, but the Gazette yields no details He commanded Vampire until the end of the war
Date:1945? Unit:H M S/M Vampire (in command) Where:Aegean and Greek waters Gazette number:Not found
Comment:Nothing in usual web-sites
Sources:http://www.uboat.net/allies/warships/ship/3580.html http://home.cogeco.ca/~gchalcraft/sm/page31.html
R P Taylor (Ralph Palmer) Conway years:19/21 Rank:Lt Col Indian Army
MiD: One entry found for a Major (Ty Lt Col) R P Taylor, 17th Dogra Regt., attd Tochi Scouts See Gaz. 36261 (5176) 23.11.43
Date:NK Unit:Tochi Scouts Where:Not stated Gazette number:NK
Comment:All sources accessed. No sign of this one apart from suggestion above, fits pattern
Sources:
R G Thelwell (Robert George) Conway years:NK Rank:Commander RD RNR
OBE: New Year's Honours List
Date:01/01/41 Unit:NK Where:NK Gazette number:35029
Comment:
Sources:Page 8
A Thomas (Allan) Conway years:NK Rank:Lieut SASDF (or SARNVR)
DSC: For courage, resolution and devotion to duty in the face of Enemy air attacks
Date:05/09/41 Unit:HMSAS Southern Sea Where:Mediterranean Gazette number:35268
Comment:Southern Sea reported damaged in air attack at Tobruk
Sources:Page 2 SASDF provided a flotilla of ex-Whale chasers for mineweeping in N Africa
P H Thomas (Peter Hugh) Conway years:37/39 Rank:Sub Lieut RNR
MiD: For bravery and resolution in HM Ships (21 listed) while escorting an important Convoy to Malta
Date:18/09/42 Unit:HMS Ithuriel (Destroyer) Where:Mediterranean (Operation Harpoon+) Gazette number:35713
Comment:List 1985: Capt P H Thomas RD living in Crediton, Devon
Sources:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HMS_Ithuriel_(H05) + Seedie's Roll
F H Thornton (Frederick Harold) Conway years:NK Rank:Lieutenant Cdr RNR
DSC: Noted as CO of Lord Lloyd (A/S Trawler) 1940 and Pimpernel (Corvette) 1942
Date:1943-44 Unit:HMS Lord Lloyd and Pimpernel Where:Western Approaches Gazette number:Not found
Comment:See also 36544 Captain Ernest Hugh Thornton RD RNR, Union Castle
Sources:Gaz 35487 13.03.42 page 3 promoted to Lt Cdr RNR (18.02.42) RD awarded 07.04.44 (DSC quoted)
F H Thornton (Frederick Harold) Conway years:NK Rank:Lieut Cdr RNR
OBE: Noted as CO of Lord Lloyd (A?S Trawler) 1940 and Pimpernel (Corvette) 1942
Date:1943-44 Unit: Where:Western Approaches Gazette number:
Comment:Gaz 35487 13.03.42 records promotion to Lt Cdr RNR (18.02.42)
Sources:Gaz 35487 13.03.42 page 3 promoted to Lt Cdr RNR (18.02.42) RD awarded 07.04.44 (DSC quoted)
C E M Thornycroft (Charles Edward Mytton) Conway years:34/36 Rank:Lt Cdr RN
MiD(3): MiD(1) A long New Year Honours list for operations in the Aegean Sea Promoted Lieut Cdr RN 20.07.48 Nothing found re Mention in Despatches
Date:31/03/44 Unit:Mediteranean Fleet Where:Aegean Sea Gazette number:36454 (1555)
Comment:List 1985 in Corscombe, Dorchester
Sources:Try 35870 (396)?
F G Tidswell (Frederick George) Conway years:18/20 Rank:Lieutenant Cdr RNZNVR
DSC: Gazette 35648 page 2 28.07.42 awards MiD for "Great bravery and devotion to duty" This quotes Tidswell as having the DSC
Date:Pre-7/42 Unit:HMS Elgin or HMS Birch Where:Home Waters - Minesweeping Gazette number:NK
Comment:Elgin was mined/damaged 04.05.44 and deemed not worth repairing
Sources:Nothing else about the DSC in the London Gazette Not in the Unit Histories source
R W Timbrell (Robert Walter) Conway years:35/37 Rank:Sub Lieut RCN
DSC: ... for good services in the withdrawal of Allied Armies from the beaches at Dunkirk
Date:27/08/40 Unit:HMS Llanthony Where:Dunkirk beaches Gazette number:34932
Comment:RADML R W Trimbell CMM, DSC, CD, RCN 01.02.20-18.04.2006
Sources:Page 6
R W Timbrell (Robert Walter) Conway years:35/37 Rank:Lieut RCN
MiD(2): U-Boat 621 was sunk in the Bay of Biscay, followed by U-984 two days later by a Canadian Escort Group
Date:01/08/44 Unit:HMCS Ottowa, Where:UK Waters Gazette number:NK
Comment:RADML R W Trimbell CMM, DSC, CD, RCN 01.02.20-18.04.2006
Sources:U-Boat net and Wikipedia entry
H J Tippetts (Harry Jeffreys) Conway years:38/40 Rank:Ty Lieutenant RNR
DSO: No information on award, but two Gazettes show his promotion to Sub Lieut (18.06.43) and to Lieut (24.11.44), the DSO would thus have been awarded after this date
Date:NK Unit:NK Where:NK Gazette number:Not found
Comment:Chief Cadet Captain Summer Term 1940
Sources:Seedie's Roll does not show DSO Navy List shows him in command HDML 1181 (Lt RNR 14.10.44 9 No DSO)
C R Treweek (Cecil Randolph) Conway years:1900/01 Rank:Captain RD RNR (Retd)
OBE: New Year Honours on recommendation of the Canadian Government Employed by Imperial Oil Co since 1919 and Park Shipping: in command at sea throughout the war in dangerous waters and highly respected
Date:29/12/44 Unit:Master, Canadian Merchant Navy Where:At Sea Gazette number:36867 (112)
Comment:Wongly transposed to Trewick
Sources:Page 4 Canadian web-site www.rcnvr.com
C L Turbett (Cecil Lefroy) Conway years:10/12* Rank:Commander RIN
OBE: King's Birthday Honours
Date:09/07/40 Unit:Not stated Where:India based Gazette number:31893
Comment:Gazette 38186 shows Capt C L Turbett OBE RN (ex-RIN) retires
Sources:Page 4 * The Conway
C F Tyler (Charles Frederick) Conway years:20/23 Rank:Lieut RNR
MiD: Outstanding courage, resolution, leadership, skill or devotion to duty in operations which led to successful landings on the Italian mainland at Selerno
Date:19/05/44 Unit:Not specified Where:Mediterranean Gazette number:35626
Comment:List 1985 in Newick, Sussex
Sources:Page 4 Gaz 37728 02.10.42 promoted Lieut RNR Snrty 26.04.42
E A Tyrer (Edward Austen) Conway years:1930's Rank:Lieut RN
DSC: For courage and determination in .... a series of successful attacks on Enemy escorted convoys off the coast of France (14 ships listed in one of which he would have been serving)
Date:10/11/44 Unit:See below Where:Home Fleet Gazette number:36794 (5224)
Comment:Donald Swift was in Bellona at this time, see entry
Sources:Page 12
A Veater (Alan) Conway years:NK Rank:Lieut RNR
DSC: For bravery, determination and devotion to duty while serving in HMS Retalick and Light Coastal Forces in operation against E-boats. Enemy submarines, and explosive motor boats
Date:15/06/45 Unit:HMS Retalick Where:Home waters Gazette number:37136
Comment:Qoted as being from Rotherham
Sources:Page 2 Sank 4 German Mini submarines (Biba boats)
R Walgate (Richard) Conway years:28/30* Rank:Lieut RNR
MiD: For good service in action against enemy submarines 25 August 1941 U-452 was sunk SE of Iceland by HM A/S Trawler Vascama
Date:16/12/41 Unit:HM A/S Trawler Vascoma Where:Northern waters, convoy escort Gazette number:35382
Comment:Listing 1985 shows Lt Cdr Walgate in Formby, Liverpool
Sources:Gazette page 3; and U-Boat Net * 1985 List
E J R Walker (Edward John Raymond) Conway years:34/36 Rank:Sub Lieut SDF
DSC: For skill and resource in action against Enemy submarines while serving in HM Ships Protea and Southern Maid See source 2: Italian submarine Ondina sunk by Armed Trawlers Protea and Southern Maid working with a FAA Walrus from 700 Squadron on 11.07.42
Date:13/11/42 Unit:HM S.A. Ship Protea or Southern Maid Where:Eastern Mediterranean Gazette number:35788 (4990)
Comment:
Sources:Page 2 http://www.naval-history.net/WW2CampaignsItalianNavy2.htm
W E Warwick (William Eldon) Conway years:26/28 Rank:Lieutenant Commander RNR
MiD: Obituary reports" ... mentioned in despatches for attacks on three U-Boats in the Kola Inlet ... " Survived the sinking of HM AMC "Andonia) SE of Iseland in June 1940. Subsequentky commander A/S escorts, corvettes and frigates
Date:01/04/45 Unit:HMS Farnham Castle Where:North Russian waters Gazette number:Not found
Comment:Commodore Master, Cunard Line. Captain CBE RD RNR (retd)
Sources:Undated Obituary (Telegraph?)
D E O Watson (Donald Eric Ogilvy) Conway years:28/31 Rank:Lieut RN
DSC: For courage and skill in successful submarine patrols By 1941 Truant was operating in the Mediterranean
Date:10/10/41 Unit:HMS Truant Where:Mediteranean Gazette number:35308
Comment:Donald Watson was lost on 11/11/42 in HM S/M Unbeaten
Sources:Page 1 See: http://www.uboat.net/allies/warships/ship/3494.html
D E O Watson (Donald Eric Ogilvy) Conway years:28/31 Rank:Lieut. RN
MiD: Daring, endurance and resource in the conduct of hazardous and dangerous operations against the Enemy in His Majesty's submarines
Date:07/05/40 Unit:HMS Truant Where:European Waters Gazette number:34845
Comment:Donald Watson was lost on 11/11/42 in HM S/M Unbeaten
Sources:Page 2 http://www.uboat.net/allies/warships/ship/3494.html
D E O Watson (Donald Eric Ogilvy) Conway years:28/31 Rank:Lieut. RN
MiD: For skill and enterprise in HMS Truant 1940-41 Truant was very active and successful in European waters under Hurchinson and Haggard, See: http://www.uboat.net/allies/warships/ship/3494.html
Date:08/08/41 Unit:HMS/M Truant Where:European waters Gazette number:35242
Comment:Donald Watson was lost on 11/11/42 in HM S/M Unbeaten
Sources:Page 1 CWGC list DE Ogilvy Watson (listed under "O")
D R Watson (Douglass Rannie) Conway years:27/29 Rank:Lieutenant RCNR
MBE: For outstanding leadership and enterprise in taking a boarding party abord a sinking merchant vessel, rescuing crew members, and salvaging a motor launch she was carrying as deck cargo See also Source 2
Date:06/08/43 Unit:HMCS Mordern Where:Not stated Gazette number:36126 (3587)
Comment:Listed on Honours Board as OBE
Sources:Page 1 http://www.rcnvr.com/W%20-%20RCN%20-%20WW2.php
J R Watson (John Raymond) Conway years:42/43 Rank:Midshipman RNR
MBE: For courage and initiative when in charge of a boarding party sent from HMS Loch More to board a captured German U-boat off the North of Scoland. When the U-Boat started to sink he mustered the party on deck, "gave orders to abandon her, and kept the party together in the water
Date:07/09/45 Unit:HMS Loch More Where:Home waters Gazette number:37260, page 1
Comment:Now (2008) resident in Auckland, NZ
Sources: until they were picked up
J Whayman (Jackson) Conway years:NK Rank:Commander RNR
Bar to DSC: For outstanding courage, resolution and devotion to duty in operations which led to successful landings on the Italian mainland and at Salerno.
Date:19/05/44 Unit: Where:Mediterranean Gazette number:36526
Comment:Formby, Lancs
Sources:
J Whayman (Jackson) Conway years:NK Rank:Commander RNR
DSC: For courage and unceasing devotion to duty landing reinforcements vitally important to the Army in crossing VOLTURNO River
Date:21/01/44 Unit: Where:Mediterranean Gazette number:36354
Comment:Formby, Lancs
Sources:Page 3
J Whayman (Jackson) Conway years:NK Rank:Commander RNR
MiD: For good services on escort duty in HM Ships Havelock and Lavender
Date:09/10/42 Unit: Where: Gazette number:35743
Comment:Formby, Lancs
Sources:Page 3
J Whayman (Jackson) Conway years:NK Rank:Commander RNR
MiD: For courage, skill, determination and undaunted devotion to duty during the landing of Allied Forces in Normandy
Date:06/11/44 Unit: Where:Home Waters Gazette number:36794
Comment:Formby, Lancs
Sources:Page 6
H I S White (Hedley Ian Saxton) Conway years:33/35? Rank:Lieutenant RNR
DSC: For distinguished service during the war in Europe
Date:07/12/45 Unit:NK Where:NK Gazette number:37380
Comment:Promoted to Lt Cdr 08/11/47 Gazette No 38167
Sources:Page 5
W D S White (William Douglas Stanley) Conway years:32/32 Rank:Lieutenant RN
MiD: For services in or near Narvik Unable to find any history of Protector in this campaign
Date:24/09/40 Unit:HMS Protector Where:Norway Gazette number:34953
Comment:Protector was a netlayer launched in 1936 designed to lay nets to protect the fleet
Sources:Page 2
W H M Wilcox (William Harold Mortimer) Conway years:NK Rank:Captain RASC
MBE: Birthday Honours List
Date:09/07/40 Unit: Where: Gazette number:34893
Comment:The inference is that Wilcox had been a Regular soldier
Sources:Page 8. In 1939 Wilcox rejoined from the Reserve of Officers of the RASC
W H M Wilcox (William Harold Mortimer) Conway years:NK Rank:Capt (temp Major) RASC
MiD: For gallant and distinguished service in North Africa
Date:14/09/43 Unit: Where:North Africa Gazette number:36173
Comment:Gaz 37775 of 01.11.46 he retires with hon rank of Lieut Colonel
Sources:
F M Wilkes (Frank Moorly) Conway years:15/16 Rank:
MBE: No information in Gazette or any other known source Chances are he was Merchant Navy, aged 40 plus, Ch Offr or Master
Date: Unit: Where: Gazette number:
Comment:No trace in London Gazette
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J E Woolfenden (Joseph Eric) Conway years:24/26 Rank:Lieut RNR
DSC: For determination and skill in action against Enemy submarines Hydrangea took part in the sinking of U-401 03.08.41
Date:21/11/41 Unit:HMS Hydrangea (Flower Class) Where:North Atlantc Gazette number:35357 (6772)
Comment:Google shows him as Snr. 1st Officer of Caronia 29.01.49 and 15.08.50
Sources:Sub Lieut TWBP Hamilton was also in Hydrangea (see entry) The Conway: KGM 1926. Gazette 35728 awarded RD 02.10.42
M S Work (Magnus Spence) Conway years:26/27 Rank:Ty Actg Lieut Cdr DSC RNR
2nd Bar to DSC: For gallant service, endurance and devotion to duty while serving in HMS Bamborough Castle in Arctic seas while escorting convoys to and from Russia CO 28.03.44 to 11.03.45. A highly successful escort captain, he never lost a man
Date:16/03/45 Unit:HMS Bamborough Castle Where:Northern Waters Gazette number:36992 (1506)
Comment:U-387 was sunk in the Barents Sea on 09.12.44
Sources:Page 2 Obituaries in Daily Telegraph, Conway Newsletter, etc
M S Work (Magnus Spence) Conway years:26/27 Rank:Tc Actg Lieut Cdr DSC RNR
Bar to DSC: For outstanding leadership, skill and devotion to duty in HMS Dahlia in successful actions with U-boats while on convay escort duty in the Atlantic
Date:02/06/44 Unit:HMS Dahlia Where:Atlantic Gazette number:36551 (2703)
Comment:Left Dahlia 28.12.43, stood by Bamborough Castle
Sources:Page 1 Obituaries in Daily Telegraph, Conway Newsletter, etc
M S Work (Magnus Spence) Conway years:26/27 Rank:Lieutenant RNR
DSC: For gallantry and distinguished service in the face of the enemy Dahlia was part of First Escort Group
Date:31/12/43 Unit:HMS Dahlia Where:North Atlantic Gazette number:36309
Comment:see also award of Bars to the DSC
Sources:London Gazette 36309, page 32; also autobiographical notes Obituaries in Daily Telegraph, Conway Newsletter, etc
C J Wynne-Edwards (Cecil John) Conway years:14/16 Rank:Commander RN
Bar to DSC: For bravery, seamanship, and devotion to duty while serving in HM Minelayers Squadron Navigating Officer
Date:20/12/42 Unit:1st Minelaying Squadron Where:Northern waters Gazette number:35466
Comment:"N" specialist, became Director of the Admiralty Compass Observatory
Sources:Gazette page 3
C J Wynne-Edwards (Cecil John) Conway years:14/16 Rank:Lieut Cdr RN
DSC: For good service in the withdrawal of Allied Armies from the beaches of Dunkirk
Date: Unit:NK Where:Home waters Gazette number:34867
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Sources:Gazette
C J Wynne-Edwards (Cecil John) Conway years:14/16 Rank:Commander RN
MiD: King's Birthday Awards: for outstanding zeal, patience and cheerfulness and never failing to set an example of wholehearted devotion to duty, without which the high tradition of the Royal Navy could not be upheld.
Date:27/06/41 Unit:1st Minelaying Squadron Where:Home waters Gazette number:35204
Comment:Senior navigator of the 1st Minelaying Squadron, Northern Barrage
Sources:Gazette
W M Yool (William Munro) Conway years:08/10? Rank:Air Vice Marshal
CB: King's Birthday Honours
Date:28/12/45 Unit:AOC Admin (Med) Where:Mediterranean & Middle East Gazette number:37407
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Sources:http://www.kcl.ac.uk/lhcma/locreg/YOOL.shtml
W M Yool (William Munro) Conway years:08/10? Rank:Group Captain RAF
CBE: King's Birthday Honours
Date:28/12/40 Unit:Staff College Where:United Kingdom Gazette number:35029
Comment:Joined army RFC 1915, RAF 1919, retired as AVM 1949
Sources:http://www.kcl.ac.uk/lhcma/locreg/YOOL.shtml
D Young (David) Conway years:40/42 Rank:Cadet, Merchant Navy
MiD: For gallantry, skill & resolution while an important convoy was fought through to Malta in the face of relentless attacks by day & night from Enemy aircraft, submarines ansd surface forces
Date:05/02/43 Unit:Ship and Company not stated Where:Mediterranean Gazette number:35895
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