She was transferred to Esquimalt BC for refit in July. See more ideas about navy ships, warship, battleship. HMCS Uganda: 10-Dec-2016 18:03: 554 - Silvester, E.A. In 1943 she was was badly damaged while serving with Force K by a German glider bomb during the Allied landings at Salerno Italy. DND photo. He has been buried with his Uganda crest with him. HMCS Uganda finally had a test float tonight after a few hours spent on Steve's home-made BB cannons, replacing the breaches and putting compound bends in the brass straight mags so the cannons sit properly in their new aft turret. She was employed in screening aircraft carriers and the odd shore bombardment mission. rbennett2462@yahoo.ca. His name was Thomas "T.J." Anderson. Many thanks, To Paul Plante, we would have sailed together for at least 4 months aboard HMCS Quebec as I did all those ports you mention above at that same time and remember them well. She was converted to a training ship renamed as H.M.C.S Quebec in 1952. ... Uganda arrives at Esquismalt; B.C. She was employed in screening aircraft carriers and the odd shore bombardment mission. Thanks. I have a life raft of the correct size so may mold 18 copies for the sides of the hangars (9/side). I made the trip to Baltimore, Cuba, Brest {France}, Lisbone {Portugal}, Copenhagen {Denmark}, and Madeira Island before returning to Halifax. ), MacFarlane, John M. (2016) Image Memories of HMCS Uganda (later HMCS Quebec). HMCS Uganda crewmen from Medicine Hat June 1945 LAC 3516150 The 11th East Africa Infantry Division was composed of soldiers from the modern-day nations of Kenya, Uganda, Malawi, Tanzania and Zimbabwe. Later, HMCS Uganda took part in operations against Japan as part of the British Pacific Fleet. If anyone has any information or pictures specific to him and his time on board it would be appreciated. I live in England, Iam looking for any information on Michael mufubi Mutambo he is my girl friends dad she wants to no if he is still alive if any one can help I live in England and my phone number is 07736055425, I would like to use some of the pictures on your page for my website "For Posterity's Sake Canadian Genealogy" Please contact me so we can discuss. cdogrady@yahoo.com, i have a photo of some of the crew of Uganda C.P.o J.Rafter,Ch.Sto.T. Can anyone tell me where and when? I served on the H.M.C.S.Quebec from nov.2nd/53 to june 9/54. QUEBEC shown at St.Lucia , Castries, on Feb.15th,1956. From the April 8th to July 27, 1945 (Captain E.R. If anyone has any information on his time onboard I would like to hear from you. She was paid off in 1956. Francis Jerry Hogan, although the navy listed him as Jerry F. Hogan. Crew Photos. This was followed by HMCS Nootka and then HMCS Magnificent. He never talked about his time serving Canada. If anyone knows of any stories about him/ pictures of him please pass them on. I have the picture of the Quebec taken off the coast of the island of Madeira in 1954. On this date in 1944, HMCS UGANDA (later renamed HMCS QUEBEC) is commissioned, becoming Canada's first cruiser since HMCS AURORA was paid off in 1922. HMCS Uganda (Photo from the Nauticapedia collection. ) He loved going to the re-unions & meeting his old shipmates. April 12–20, 1945 she was in the screen for RN carriers as they launched strikes against air facilities on Formosa, and the islands of Ishigaki and Miyako. Looking for any info on Reg J. Suter, H.M.C.S. Vtg Original … She was repainted in a lighter grey in 1956. I served as an Ordinary Seaman on HMCS Quebec in 1953. Slight resistence, and Uganda did not fire her weapons. DND photo, Courtesy of Dave Shirlaw. Les meilleures offres pour Navire de guerre International NO.4 1996 dernier MRC Tribal DD NCSM Haida/Russian Cruiser sont sur eBay Comparez les prix et les spécificités des produits neufs et d'occasion Pleins d'articles en livraison gratuite! My Dad was born in Edmonton, Alberta on the 15 May 1924 and passed away at Gibson's Landing in British Columbia on the 1st of January 1968. The division fought with the British Fourteenth Army in … As expressed by others, my father, Lowell F. Stewart remains reluctant to speak of his time aboard the Uganda. WWII ships. My dad, PO G.R.Paege, now 93 (May, 2020), was on the Uganda 1944-45 under CAPT Mainguy. I intend to scan these pics and send them to you. What a shock when they told me they had served at the same time as me. Temujin Meritorious Posts: 2101 Joined: Sat Apr 14, 2018 10:39 pm Location: Canada Commendations: 105. i was aboard the h.m.c.s.uganda when she was re-commissiond h.m.c.s.quebec on the westcoast. Web Links. HMCS UGANDA. In 1943, as HMS Ugandashe served with the Royal Navy Home Fleet and in the Bay of Biscay and the English Channel. The aim was to help cover Okinawa during Operation Iceberg. From the 15 December 1945 he served as Petty Officer. I will pay any expenses. He served on the Quebec- ( Uganda) His name is Denis Harvey Ward does anyone have any imformation on him? (Library and Archives Canada Photo, MIKAN No. Does anyone know of him or his family? … All his personal files, medals and war history has been lost over the past years. Princess Alice, Countess of Athlone, was the wife of the Governor-General, and Honorary Com­mand­ant of the … English/Anglais ET2007-5011-03 24 Oct 2007 Off the coast of California, U.S. A CH-124 Sea King helicopter lands on HMCS Algonquin while at sea off the coast of California Oct. 24 The helicopter is one of a pair of Sea Kings attached to a Canadian Fleet Pacific naval task group comprised of HMC ships Algonquin, … She was laid down on 20 July 1939 as one of the 'Ceylon' sub-class (the second group of three ships built in 1939). Please email me any pictures you would like to share. Laid Down 20 July 1939. In January 1945 she departed to the Pacific via the Suez Canal. HMCS Uganda in action against Japanese forces in the Pacific (Photo from unknown source (probably an RCN photo).) I am a proud son and will remember always that these men and women gave so much for us. … My Dad...served a Chair for many of these re-unions of the HMCS Uganda...and of course...it was the highlight of the year for him. Contact Us . WW2 Canadian RCN HMCS Uganda Orion Original Acrylic Painting. HMCS Quebec was my first ship and my first cruise Esquimalt - Halifax through the canal was very memorable. 1941 HMCS Canadian Sailor on Alert by Depth Charge Rack Original News Photo . He also served on HMCS Buckingham. C $3.84. They were most sunk at least two times that my Dad recalled to me. That was a great experience having to sleep in a hammock for all that time. The ship's bell of HMCS Ontario is currently held at HMCS Ontario Cadet Training Centre in Kingston, Ontario. If so Im At doubledandtoad@shaw.ca . In the Korean War, RCN ships were the first Canadian forces sent overseas and patrolled the waters around the Korean Peninsula for five years. HMCS QUEBEC comes up alongside HMCS MAGNIFICENT during the mid-1950s. (Library and Archives Canada Photo, MIKAN No. HMS Usk from the left . sheila carrigan Pearse sorry about last message button stuck . HMCS UGANDA /QUEBEC. HMCS SNOWBERRY Crew Photo This photo is very wide and you will have scroll from side to side to view the whole thing, … Does anyone have any information/pictures about this/him? rt They were successful. H. W. S. Soulsby,RCN (ret'd: Ontario 1956.jpg. WWI Canadian War Metal Original Period Item 1914-1919. ), Autographs of Attendees on a Menu from a mess dinner (Photo from the John MacFarlane collection. In the 1930s Japan, and not Germany, had been the more impo. My father Donald A Stewart served onboard the Uganda at the end of the war or shortly thereafter. C $3.84 shipping. Mainguy RCN in command) she she was part of the British Pacific Fleet Carrier Force which conformed to the movements of the US Third (Fifth) Fleet’s Fast Carrier Force. My father, Roy Cox, served on the Uganda from 44 to 46 and played in the band. When she was reactivated for the Korean War in … Thanks for doing this! HMCS Bonaventure. Ship's Badges . You do not have the … My father, Murdo MacLeod, Served on the HMCS Uganda. Nauticapedia.ca 2016. http://nauticapedia.ca/Articles/Uganda_HMCS.php. Huge collection, amazing choice, 100+ million high quality, affordable RF and RM images. Served on Quebec from late 52 through 53 was on operation mainbrace , coronation , and new oleans trip .served as a sig mostly on the open bridge, Capt Budge was the commander ,took many photos at sea ,spithead,norway etc etc. My Grandfather, Fernand Daigle (O.A. !My dad was a pom-pom operator on the HMCS Uganda he was Boudreau L.R. HMCS UGANDA was the only RCN ship to fight the Japanese in the Pacific. My Grandfather ROY LOCKHART served on a ship called the HMCS UGANDA - Were there more ships with the same name - I don't know what he did on board - I know he had a picture of it in his living room with a medal hanging on it - he talked about it getting torpedoed - I have tried to find pictures or crew lists with his name but to no avail - does anyone know him or have a crew list ? I'm very grateful for the photos you post here. It was Canada's first cruiser only ship fighting in Pacific Waters. He went to the Pacific and fought in the battle of Formosa, returning with the Ship to Naval Base HMCS Esquimalt, Canada on Aug 10, 1945. By continuing you agree to our use of cookies. HM Ships Indomitable, Formidable (twice) and Victorious (twice), were hit with Japanese kamikaze planes during this series of strikes. 3191651) (Maxwell Toms Photos) (Author Photo) 4-inch/45 QF Mk. CFB Esquimalt Naval and Military Museum’s collection includes a large number of crew photos. I believe the HMS Belfast is the last surviving open bridge cruiser. I now believe after reading all the info about the ship and it's history, it is something that was difficult to talk about. http://www.naval-museum.mb.ca/uganqueb/memorial.htm, http://www.collectionscanada.gc.ca/databases/faces/, http://www.collectionscanada.gc.ca/obj/022/f2/022-909.007-e.pdf, http://www.hmcsugandaquebec.com/Ship%27s%20Company.htm, http://www.thelondoner.ca/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2839569. My Grandfather was Frederick (Fred) Lipscombe. The bearded sailor in picture A136099-v6.jpg is my father Leslie Walker,C.D. they were from Uganda by then british east African protectorate. Top . and the War in the Pacific. Not sure if you can help me but I;m looking for his paperwork when he enlisted. Post Numéro: 1 de Alex01 17 Aoû 2020 - 20:08. Two seem to be originals with the rest being official DND photos. He served on her during world war 2. If anyone knew him, has stories, or photos, I would surely appreciate hearing from you. I'm trying to find records of my dad, he served on the Uganda in 1946 onward I think for 3 years. He's listed on the memorial in Winnipeg. Hello All, I served on the Quebec in 1954/55 under captain Finch-Noyes. We’re very conscious of what an important resource these photos are, and we want to share them. My father passed away this spring. Pardon my pathetic typing skills. Courtesy of Corvus Publishing … (Photo from the Nauticapedia collection. My father, Edward J.Robertson Bird was onboard the Uganda as a cook and a gunner. 179: 6.770: 1,318: Built by Vickers Armstrong. d.w. finch-noyes cd 11 september 1953 - 1 august 1955 capt. Stewart,PO Stan Birch and my father Chief FRA Malcome Pearse , i think he was called Ben .does anyone know these men. The list of Crew Photos will grow as new photos become available. $4.00 shipping. Watch. While serving in the Mediterranean Sea she took a direct hit from a three thousand pound glider-bomb off Salerno Italy. (Photos by US Navy, NAC PA 107875 & 115789) conscription for the Japanese war .. .I spoke of ... Rawling: Paved with Good Intentions: HMCS Uganda, the Pacific War, and the Published by Scholars Commons @ Laurier, 1995. be over, if some men on board the Uganda feel they should return home, we would allow them Notes: 1. budge dsc cd 14 january 1952 - 11 september 1953 capt. He recently passed away at the age of 87. He charted aircraft. $500.00. The superstructure was painted this afternoon and the model was photographed a few minutes ago. Hey nice pictures! Looking to find out anything about my great uncle Theodore Boutlier who served on Hmcs Uganda. The division fought with the British Fourteenth Army in Burma (Myanmar) during the Burma Campaign. Christmas Day 1944 at Scapa Flow, Orkney Islands. Email me. Very nice tribute! Results Pagination - Page 1. HMCS Uganda | all galleries >> Galleries >> HMCS Ontario > Ontario 1956.jpg previous | next: 1956: Cdr. p.d. My Grandfather Served on the HMCS UGANDA from 1944 - 1946. My training officer was Commissioned Officer Peakman,& training Petty Officer was G. Halikowski. HMS Unity from the left . See more ideas about navy ships, warship, battleship. HMCS UGANDA. UGANDA alongside in Esquimalt in 1945. This is a direct link to Claus Mathes' website. In July 1943 she joined the 15th Cruiser Squadron (part of Force K) in the Mediterranean). dad hi mike its Ernie pemberton looking for stuff on my dad Joe w. as a cook on the on the Uganda with your dad got few info on subject but have some stuff look me up talk soon, Iam looking info on Michael mufubi Mutambo . My Dad was a mechanic. In 1944 she was transferred to the RCN as HMCS Uganda at Charleston SC and transited to the UK for modifications. My email address is pritskes@kriska.com, Ooops...Assumed my email address would show up. To see the current list of Crew Photos … C $116.31 + shipping . HMCS Sioux is alongside HMCS Uganda. DND photo. HMCS Uganda, under attack from Japanese fighter, possible kamikaze mission, Pacific theatre, 1945, WWII [701 x 739] Show Individual Section Links. HMS Uganda was one of the Ceylon sub-class (the second group of three ships built in 1939) of the Crown Colony-classcruisers, and built by Vickers-Armstrong at their Walker yard. Courtesy of Corvus Publishing Group./Canada's Navy. List. My father, Louis Brenner, served onboard the HMCS Uganda. Discussions related to the second world war. I have a photo of them together along with another life long friend of his Ronald Irving and I believe it was taken in front of the ship. Photograph of Canadian hydrographic survey ship CSS Acadia, in her armed wartime ... 766 x 600. Ches Lazlock. He said it marked the crossing through the Panama Canal and the bird was for the Uganada. rth Atlantic, the RCN itself always kept one eye on the Pacific. I thought maybe some one had some pictures of him while in service. He passed away this summer and I had the incredible opportunity to speak with one of his shipmates Wayne Hobbs. HMCS Uganda's ship's dentist examining the local villagers at Bahia, Magdelina Bay, Mexico, 1946 Section revised December 23, 2017. During this period the Uganda saw one enemy plane. UGANDA was commissioned by the Royal Navy on December 17th, 1942 as HMS UGANDA. No need to register, buy now! She served in the Pacific theatre in 1945 and was put into reserve in 1947. C $128.05. Museum photo … The Light Cruiser HMCS Uganda was completed as HMS Uganda at Vickers–Armstrong Ltd. at Newcastle–on–Tyne UK in January 1943. Item title reads - Destroyers in the Mediterranean.M/S of flotilla of British destroyers on manoeuvres in the Mediterranean. in the 1970-80s my father micheal mutambo mufubi a ugandan served one of the ships that rode the scandinevian coast, arabia, mediterean and indian ocean. 3624562) HMCS Uganda bombarding Sukuma Airfield on Miyako Jima, 4 May 1945. She served in the Royal Navy during 1943 and 1944, including operations in the Mediterranean, and was transferred to the Royal Canadian Navy as HMCS Uganda in October 1944. I'm looking for a man who was stationed in Victoria, BC in the mid 70s. I'll also take a mold of the maple leaves on the HMCS Prince Robert's aft funnels and make a pair for the HMCS Uganda. co uk thanks. I enjoyed them all, and often visit the HMCS Haida (Nootka's sister ship) in Hamilton. On September 11, 1943 she was badly damaged by a German glider bomb during the Allied landings at Salerno, Italy. I'm trying to put together something for my Grandfather. C $138.59. Photo by John M. Turner RCN who rowed a dory out in order to record this event. Garden Party For Princess Alice, 1943. (Photo from the collection of Jack Adams) Wartime photo of Sioux . None show crew members except at a distance. Photo taken by LS H ... 2724 x 1656. May 4–25, 1945 On several occasions during this phase Uganda fired her armament at enemy planes, but claimed no individual successes. Orig Vintage HMCS Uganda/HMCS Quebec Cap Tallies RCN Royal Canadian Navy NOS. Sincere thanks. Thank you! share: David 10-Dec-2016 20:45: Hi Eric, WOW, I just found this and I must say what a fine job you have done. $9.95. adams cd 5 july 1946 - 1 august 1947 hmcs quebec capt. One story that I particularly remember was during a mission (I think at Okinawa) where they had to bombard the enemy on shore. Robert Bennett London Ontario. HMS Ure in the Solent . Picture of Mr. Bertrand taken in 1943-1944 while on board of the HMCS Kitchener ... 2562 x 4460 U-210 just before being rammed by HMCS … George okoji e-mail address is georgeokoji@ymail.com, my father was an army seargent in the signal unit and later artillery unit with the king Aafrican rifles. I served in HMCS Quebec may-Nov 1952 as a Ordinary Seaman under training. $10.00. He died several years ago from bone cancer, rest his sole, but he always had a glitter in his eyes when he spoke of the good old days in the navy. Thank you for sharing this terrific gallery, and for the links you have provided. He was part of the ships company when she was ommissioned (in Charlston,South Carolina, Oct 21, 1944) as the HMCS Uganda - formerly the HMS Uganda. HMCS Calgary, shown in these photos below, enters Pearl Harbor on June 25 to take part in Exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC). Search for Articles on the Nauticapedia Site. Just wanted to update my email address in case anyone found the certificate for crossing into the Artic Circle (1952). I am interested in finding out what rank he held,his role and where the ship sailed. The 11th East Africa Infantry Division was composed of soldiers from the modern-day nations of Kenya, Uganda, Malawi, Tanzania and Zimbabwe. Rate this photo. Brind RN by HM Ships Implacable, Swiftsure, Newfoundland, HMCS Uganda, HMNZS Achilles, and a flotilla of destroyers. She served in the Pacific theatre in 1945 and was put into reserve in 1947. Modern Canadian Navy HMCS Terra Nova Badge. I served on HMCS Quebec March to August 1954 a short but memorable stint. Budge was in command. Merchant Navy . SHIP CLASS : FIJI Type de navire : Croiseur Léger Lieux de Fabrication : Royaume-Uni Nation : Britannique ensuite Canadien Date de transfert aux Canadien 21 Octobre 1944 Armement 3x3 canon de 152 mm modèle BL Mk XXIII 4x4 Canon secondaire de 102 mm modèle Mk XVI 2 Tube de lance torpille triple de 533mm. In 1942 she was serving with the 15th Cruiser Squadron in Mediterranean. Photos by Sgt Matthew McGregor,… Hms Hood Royal Canadian Navy Armed Forces Sailing Ships Wwii Canada Military (Photo from the Nauticapedia collection. HMCS Uganda. Click on the above photo to view a larger image without numbers Capt buge was the finest tactician especially during mainbrace. There was no dry dock available that could handle her. My Father Kenneth Stanley Sherman served on the Uganda during world war II.He joined the Canadian Navy in 1943 at the age of 17 and had to get his mothers permission to join up.He was part of the gun crew on one of the large guns he loaded the cordite in one of the large guns.He passed away in 1992.I am proud of my fathers services to our country and wish I knew more about his time on the Uganda.Any info or pictures would be greatly treasured.You can email me at jimsherman14@shaw.ca. She traveled to Charleston SC for a long refit. Can anyone tell me where I might be able to find out more about my father. He too did not talk much about his experience until very late in his life. (Photo from the Nauticapedia collection. We sailed the South American and the African cruise . His photo album and his time on board HMCS Uganda and he had fix! - 1946 departed to the UK for further modifications when he passed away never. 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