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  1. DanKelly

    DanKelly Well-Known Member

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    As ANZAC day is approaching here in Australia, I was wondering if anyone knew where I could find some information on my Grandfathers brother, who was born in Hull and served in the British Navy. He was a Stoker and near the end of the war he was killed by a direct hit from a U-Boats torpedo. Any help will be greatly appreciated. His name was Alfred Peacock and there are still some relatives living in Hull
     
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    The Imperial War museum hold a lot of information.

    http://www.iwm.org.uk/collections-r...tory/where-to-find-royal-navy-service-records

    I don't know if it's chargeable, but Forces war records brings up an Alfred Peacock - Stoker on HMS Inglefield, killed in service in 1944. Service number D/KX 97254

    https://www.forces-war-records.co.u...cordDateStartYear=1939&RecordDateEndYear=1945

    Looks like the Inglefield was a submarine hunter, but it was sunk by a glider bomber, not a U-boat though.

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HMS_Inglefield_(D02)
     
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    Thanks for that DMD:emoticon-0148-yes:
     
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    Hi Dan, When I contacted the Pension Service in Newcastle regarding my British Pension I asked them if they could find any information on my Grandfather who was born in a little place called Waltham just outside Newcastle. They forwarded my letter to some other office in their department and I received information on when he actually died and where he was buried thus enabling my younger brother to go down there and pay last respects on our behalf.
    The address is as follows but I hasten to add you would have to put a covering letter in as they deal with pensions only. They were only too pleased to help me as I worked in Newcastle for a while and my Grandad (who split up with my Grandmother when they lived in Hedon) arranged with my Mother to meet with me on York Station and then take me to the great Wembley finals that Newcastle won in the 50's. The fact that I had seen "Wor Jackie" Milburn play got me express service I might add.

    The Pension Service
    Tyneview Park
    International Pension Centre
    Newcastle Upon Tyne
    NE98 1BA
    England.

    Good luck mate.
     
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    Assuming it's the right one. It seems he's laid to rest in Plymouth.

    http://www.ancientfaces.com/person/alfred-peacock/164686876

    Alfred Peacock (1917 - 1944)
    Alfred Peacock was born in around 1917. He died on February 25, 1944 at age 27. He was buried in Plymouth Naval Memorial Panel 89, United Kingdom.

    EDIT...He's not "buried" there. It's a memorial as he is listed as missing, presumed killed.
     
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    Loads of assumptions, but IF that's the right guy, he could possibly be in this..

     
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    Sterling work, Dutch! <ok>
     
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    Outstanding stuff, Dutch, but well done to all concerned, a smashing thread. <ok>
     
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    DMD that is him. You saved me a bit of work thanks mate
     
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    That's exactly correct DMDHe was listed as missing presumed KIA. That was all the information we had on him until now. Thank you very much
     
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    You're more than welcome.

    There is clearly no comparison between a few moments of my time, in the comfort of my home, and the sacrifice people like your relative, the ANZACS and so many more went through so that I could be free to do it.

    For those left behind, I imagine missing presumed killed is possibly worse than being told they're dead.
     
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    Your worth your weight in Gold Dutch as I have been searching for information on him for quite a while. I should have known I only needed to go on the HullCity Not606 page and it would be found in a matter of minutes
     
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    You clearly don't know how much I weigh. :emoticon-0102-bigsm
     
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    You clearly don't know how much this imformation you obtained means to me:emoticon-0167-beer::emoticon-0167-beer::emoticon-0167-beer:
     
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    Dan also have a look at Hullwebs-Heroes of Hull. It has some info on all the fallen of both world wars including those killed during the blitz.
     
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    Thanks DDD, that was informative as well. His memorial is at Plymouth Naval Memorial
    Hampshire.
     
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