With the closure of the Dockyard and Naval Base in 1984 HMSPembrokewas also decommissioned; the barracks gates were finally closed on 31 March 1984. There were also some motor bikes and with luck you could be in the smoke before the train got to Charing Cross. In 2006, the Drill Shed was re-opened by former Labour MP and cabinet minister David Miliband as the Drill Hall Library, part of a 3.3 million renovation funded by the South East England Development Agency. training at Chatham (HMS Pembroke) in 1939, I am led to believe. Above: the commemorative plaque. dailyinfo[10]=' Second Lieutenant Spencer Noel HUMPHREYS Military Cross, Mentioned in Despatches 116th Bde. Military Wiki is a FANDOM Lifestyle Community. Above: the funeral procession on 6 September 1917. var daym=mydate.getDate() BLANCHE; 1909 Light-Cruiser [3,440 tons]. Bob was a Fitter and Turner by trade; could he have permanently posted on shore bases to ply his trade on-site? Sidney Richard John Sandoe 1868-1911. The Wartime Memories Project is a non profit organisation run by volunteers. var mydate=new Date() Chatham also had a Signal School {as did Devonport} which was called the R.N. One of the bombers encountered engine problems and had to return to their airbase but the remaining four carried on and passed overthe Isle of Sheppey at around 11.00 p.m. where they followed theRiver Medway towards Chatham. Tea caddy spoons with HMS Pembroke on the handle and framed pictures of Nelson. Perfume or Nylons for the girlfriend and maybe some ticklers for mother. After camp at Wales I applied to join the Navy going to Glasgow and passing maths and English and medical tests and was detailed to join HMS Pembroke (Chatham Barracks) where after further. var fontstart = '' The work of the rescuers continued through the night and was only completed some seventeen hours later on Tuesday afternoon. Today she is preserved as The National Destroyer Memorial commemorating the 11,000 lives and 142 Royal Navy Destroyers lost during the Second World War. The droning of its engine, however, was distinctly heard. In September 1917 the problem of housing the men at HMS Pembroke had been further exacerbated by two unanticipated events: firstly, the men who had been earmarked to join the battleship HMS Vanguard had been forced to remain at the barracks, after she had been sunk atScapa Flow in July 1917. He became a Petty Officer on 2nd July 1944. The RN Barracks, Chatham (HMS PEMBROKE)here -, https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=rn+barracks+chatham&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjVnqDg59jcAhWMKMAKHVZmDDkQ_AUICygC&biw=1229&bih=587, 'S' Class destroyer here -https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/S-class_destroyer_(1917), HMS CUMBERLAND here -https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HMS_Cumberland_(57). Dave Jefferson, there in 1957/8, tells me Anson block housed seaman andGrenville held electricians, including him,undergoing Part 2 training in the Electrical School which was housedbehind the Main Gate Block. At one time I had a job carrying out radio modifications to these so called dead ships. Photo IWM Q 54048. Sarah Mason. Pj. Leinster Regiment who died 27/02/1918 JERUSALEM MEMORIAL Israel and Palestine (including Gaza) ' Hi Margarette, Nice to hear from you and that our Grandfathers may have been shipmates. The Great War at sea & Flower class sloops in particular. RootsChat.com cannot be held responsible directly or indirectly for the messages or content posted by others. AT THE ADVENT OF THE IRONCLAD, 1861. Please select an option below to continue. When the Nore Command (operational commander of the Royal Navy) ended in March 1961, the barracks were being used as an accommodation center for the re-fitting crews of the dockyard. Anchor Wharf, The Historic Dockyard, My hammockbore witness to that for the rest of itslife. 6 Reserve Lorry Park Royal Air Force who died 28/02/1919 BELGRADE CEMETERY Belgium ' Following on from that event, it was agreed that the Universities and the RNA together would create a film to capture the vital part of local history and the commemorative event itself. The Drill Shed and Canteen were being used by the Dockyard. The drill shed was as stated a place where drilling could still be carried out in inclement weather. Sto. From tomorrow (Thursday) until Tuesday, the Medway Archives Centre in Bryant Road, Strood, will be running the exhibition featuring HMS Pembroke buildings in Chatham. The men asleep or resting inside had little chance of survival, those that were not injured from the explosion were cut to pieces by the falling pieces of glass from the roof. At first, they were almost invariably housed in hulks; it was only towards the end of the century that purpose-built barracks began to be constructed at each of the three principal Royal Navy Dockyards: Chatham, Devonport and Portsmouth. Harwich Force 1914, Battle of Dogger Bank 24/1/15. As ARABIS says a list of ships with dates would help, if there is the name of a ship with another name after it in brackets that is his Depot ship and the ship he actually served on. He was a Ldg.Sig. The gathering up of the dismembered limbs turned one sick.It was a terrible affair and the old sailors, who had been in several battles, said they would rather be in ten Jutlands or Heliogolands than go through another raid such as this.". Robert Orton enlisted in Jan. 1916 and was posted to HMS Pembroke II. )1940: HMS Pembroke (RN base, Chatham) (for miscellaneous services) 16.04.1940-(02. Cumberland was a County-class heavy cruiser of the Kent-subclass. Depot Ship for the 8th Destroyer Flotilla at Chatham 1912-14. The back of the photo has his POW no. G. Mackie, June 2018. The PEMBROKE barracks were bombed. When a man joined the Royal Navy he was given a 'Base Port' in your grandfathers case this was Chatham this was known as Pembroke in your Grandfathers time. The droning of its engine, however, was distinctly heard. Boy entrants drilling on HMS Impregnable. Pay once to enjoy again and again for an entire year. G. Rand. On Divisions days a command was given for Roman Catholics to fall out. Photo - IWM. Ships damage control and the firing range were all at Sheerness an enjoyable day out down the Medway. When theCommander-in-Chief, The Nore, the regional operational commander appointment, was discontinued in March 1961, the barracks were being used as an accommodation centre for the re-fitting crews of the dockyard. He recorded what happened in his notebook: "It was a gruesome task. Some with arms and legs missing and some headless. Photo Medway Archives Centre. I do have some photos somewhere I will try and find them. "History of Royal Naval Barracks, Chatham" (PDF). Street Name: Blackburn Crescent Name of Veteran: Sydney Blackburn April 25, 1917-1974 Rank: Gunner Ship Served: HMS Ajax Date of Service on Ship: 1938 to 1940 Year of Visit/Dedication: 2011 Veteran or Family Visit: Son, Ken Blackburn and daughter-in-law Myra Veteran of the Battle of the River Plate: Yes Died at Battle: No Sydney was born in Driffield, East Yorkshire on April 25, 1917. Members who served with HMS Pembroke. In 1957, the barracks and gunnery school were closed due to the local port divisions being replaced. ALBERMARLE; 1901 Pre-Dreadnought Battleship [14,000 tons]. PEMBROKE had at least eight different nominal ships over the years, including the original PEMBROKE (1812). Monday night had been selected for anti aircraft practice and because of that policemen were actually going through the streets advising people not to be alarmed when they heard the guns firing at the very moment that the raider began his attack. Whatever, we wore had to look pusser when running the gauntlet of the main gate. I carried one sailor to the sick bay who was riddled with shrapnel and had no clothes left on him. All the men were buried with full military honours and were followed by a procession of marching soldiers and sailors with thousands of people lining the streets. Hi ARABIS. Ordinary Seaman Frederick W. Turpin went to the scene to help with the wounded. [1] Another RNAS pilot trained at WH Evans at Hendon he was sent to the Central Flying School Upavon and being in the reserve was appointed to HMS Pembroke, the Naval barracks, Chatham April 1914 for advanced course of instruction at the Isle of Gran Naval Air School with two other officers. F. G. St. John. Bluecher German Navy who died 15/02/1915 CANNOCK CHASE GERMAN MILITARY CEMETERY United Kingdom ' Died 1960. Library contains an ever growing number diary entries, personal letters and other documents, most transcribed into plain text. This website is paid for out of our own pockets, library subscriptions and from donations made by visitors. My Grandfather was Stephen Morris a Stoker and would have been 34 when he joined Undaunted. The building was being used as an overflow barracks. The Wartime Memories Project will give them a good home and ensure that they are used for educational purposes. BM BOX 1914, London, WC1N 3XX. And wasn't pembroke 11 hit by a shell killing many ? Took over transit and holding camp task from HMS MAYINA (in Colombo) on 18.03.1946. Welcome to Forces Reunited the place where you can find information and friends from HMS Pembroke. The Maiden Voyage Of HMS Patia. HMS Pembroke (1757) was a 60-gun fourth rate launched in 1757, hulked in 1776 before being broken-up in 1793. There was an entrance from the Dockyard and one in HMS Pembroke which was located in one of the three casement like stores which had WWII air raid shelters built onto the outer, these were on the rear terrace road.The tunnels were very long and well illuminated. Want to know what life was like during the War? 761 views 0 faves 0 comments Taken on August 24, 2012 All rights reserved Show EXIF Sponsored images from 10 free downloads. var year=mydate.getYear() Designed by Colonel Henry Pilkington, construction of the barracks began in 1897 and completed in December 1902. It's easy! One of our communicators had an ancient Rolls Royce into which we all piled for the run ashore. Victor Leopold Burnley HMS Pintail (d.10th Jun 1941). We all went ashore in uniform. Shore Establishments:-. 5th Bde. Argles: March 1959 March 1961, This page was last edited on 13 January 2023, at 16:25. Above: the Pension Card for Albert Cluett. dailyinfo[23]=' 9656 Private Isaac COOPER "A" Coy. My grandfather earned his certificate . I am researching my Grandfather William Shotton Wilson. Depot Ship for the 3rd Destroyer Flotilla at the Nore 1910-12. . Accounts from eyewitnesses were gruesome - one, Gideon Gardner, recorded: Some had never woken up; apparently the shock appeared to have stopped their hearts. Albert was then posted to HMS. HMS Pembroke was a 60-gun fourth rate launched in 1733. to help with the costs of keeping the site running. 292101. Hello, I am currently researching my grandfather's WW1 service and would appreciate trying to clear up a few things. 10thFeb 2023 - Please note we currently have a huge backlog of submitted material, our volunteers are working through this as quickly as possible and all names, stories and photos will be added to the site. Harper. Wolves fc real ale breathing 1970s choppers Budgie band 2nd suffolks reading gt war diaries. Jan-Mar 1910 - HMS Hyacinth, light cruiser of "Hermes" class (completed 1900, 5,600 tons, 11-6in guns, broken up 1923). Other than the R.Cs the remainder stood fast and enjoyed the Chaplains service. She was recaptured in 1711. As far as the Photos. Thanks again for your help Pauline. Pintail immediately dashed to the scene to help in the rescue, but she was also caught by an acoustic mine close to the steamship. Someone on here will knowand I'll just apologise lol, My wife's gt grandfather served on a couple of those ships as a stoker too. What's for dinner? In 1970, all Naval establishments in Chatham were to be combined together and known as HM Navy Base, under one officer 'Flag Officer, Medway and Port Admiral'. Wednesday, 14 January 1953 . (Salonika) Territorial Force Nursing Service who died 01/03/1918 KNOWLE (SS. THE VOYAGES OF HMS CHATHAM 1915-1924 There were six large Blocks builtthat weregiven the names ofadmirals Anson, Blake, Drake, Grenville, Hawke and Nelson. Records of HMS Pembroke from other sources. Sherwood Foresters (Notts and Derby Regiment) who died 14/02/1916 YPRES (MENIN GATE) MEMORIAL Belgium ' In 1890, the Royal Navy Depot in Chatham was founded. Royal Flying Corps who died 06/02/1918 LIJSSENTHOEK MILITARY CEMETERY Belgium ' The Royal Naval Barracks, Chatham also known as HMS Pembroke was a military installation built between the Steam Yard and Brompton barracks in the early years of the century. TILBURY was a 1918 Destroyer. Har.P. After his brief leave, he returned to England where he was waiting for his orders at the Chatham Naval Barracks on September 3, 1917. APOLLO [LOOKOUT]; APOLLO was a Depot Ship for the 4th Destroyer Flotilla at Devonport 1/9/17-1919. Photo Lewismen lost in the Great War. [3] In 1942, King George VI made a visit to Medway and the HMS Pembroke, the Royal Naval Barracks at Chatham. It is now used by the University of Greenwich. Passing through the former HMS Pembroke, Chatham's Edwardian nav Royal Navy K15145 Stoker HMS Pembroke. A mile from Woodland Road, Chatham Eastside is in the heart of one of Pittsburgh's fastest-growing and historic neighborhoods. dailyinfo[24]=' Captain Denzil Robert THURSTON Air Force Cross Airship Training Wing (Cranwell). The best that Bernards could provide complete with white silk scarf and a tiddly bow. The Drill Hall formed part of the Royal Navy's HMS Pembroke barracks at Chatham. Royal Engineers who died 31/01/1919 COLOGNE SOUTHERN CEMETERY Germany ' [1] It existed from 1891 to 1961. Although the barracks closed in 1984, they still exist and have a new life as part of a university campus and still look in fine condition: Can anyone tell me if there is a photograph or portrait of Colonel Sir Henry Pilkington who designed the Barracks at Chatham (also the docks at Simonstown, South Africa). Please select your address from the list below; No results found, please manually enter your address. Read more: All the latest news from Medway. Grey Funnel Line (GFL) Course/Class Photos. Hi Charles Thanks for your help I attached a typed version of the service record in my reply to Arabis. By creating an account you agree to us emailing you with newsletters and discounts, which you can switch off in your account at any time. dailyinfo[16]=' 26810 Corporal James PETERS Mentioned in Despatches 13th Bn. dailyinfo[9]=' 910311 Private Charles Henry CROMWELL 2nd Canadian Constr. [2] By the beginning of the First World War, Chatham was one of the Royal Navy's three manning ports together with Plymouth and Portsmouthmanned by men allocated to the Chatham Division. Left, with a beard. Flag Ship of the Admiral Superintendent, Chatham; includes officers borne for duties in Chatham Dockyard, for the Reserve, Melville Hospital, Sheerness Yard, Torpedo Boats and for Tenders. dailyinfo[26]=' Chaplain 4th Class The Rev. May 16, 2017 - Explore Elisabeth Demmon's board "WRNS" on Pinterest. Born 1885. The popularity of the site means that it is far exceeding available resources. The back of the photo has his POW no. Kings Royal Rifle Corps who died 02/03/1915 YPRES (MENIN GATE) MEMORIAL Belgium ' Royal Air Force who died 24/02/1919 LINCOLN (NEWPORT) CEMETERY United Kingdom ' At first it was too big so I hope you can read it. Records of HMS Pembroke from other sources. On the 7th June 1950 R.N.S.S. Joseph Gerrard Poland HMS Eaglet, Sig. ST. GEORGE; 1892 Cruiser converted to Depot Ship for Destroyers 1909. dailyinfo[21]=' L/32287 Driver John Frampton GAZE "O" Bty. Above: The Pension card also details the death of his brother just two days later. dailyinfo[27]=' 5778 Private William CUMMINGS 6th Bn. HMS Pembroke (1733) was a 60-gun fourth rate launched in 1733. Thanks Margarette, Look forward to seeing what photos you have. Chatham was one of the three main Royal Navy dockyards in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. Training. The Royal Naval Barracks, Chatham also known as HMS Pembroke was a military installation built between the Steam Yard and Brompton barracks in the early years of the century. St George and Blenheim but he was on the Undaunted on the first day of the war. Your grandfather rose through the ratings from Stoker to Chief Stoker which is Chief Petty Officer equivalent. HMS Pembroke V was a secret base at Bletchley Park from 1941 to 1945 and an accounting base in London in 1945/6. A service and parade took place with Rear Admiral John Kingwell CBE taking the salute. When further ships were added they took the parent ship name for example PEMBROKE I and PEMBROKE II. This 4 mile circular trail starts from The Historic Dockyard Chatham in Kent (UK), the world's most complete dockyard of the age of sail. It was one of the most terrible nights I have ever known the crying and the moaning of dying men who had ten minutes before been fast asleep.". My Grand father was on three of the ships that your GR.Father was on at roughly the same time, Blenheim, Undaunted and the St George. recording and preserving recollections, documents, photographs and small items. Hi Arabis Whatever I try and attach does'nt work so here is just a list of the ships, List & no.Rating and dates:-, Pembroke II 15 7253 Stoker 15 Aug 02 to 30 Jun 03, Sutlej 5a 299 " 01 Jul 03 to 27 Nov 03, Berwick 142 " 28 Nov 03 to 12 Mar 06, Pembroke II 15a3 8276 " 13 Mar 06 to 15 Jul 06, Royal Oak 5a 23 " 16 Jul 06 to 31 Dec 06, Victorious 5a 22 " 01 Jan 07 to 01 Jan 08, Tenedos 14a2 126 " 08 Jan 08 to 31 Mar 08, Pembroke II 16a3 13091 " 01 Apr 08 to 08 Apr 08, Victorious " 09 Apr 08 to 24 Aug 08, Albermarle 5a 10 Act Ld St 25 Aug 08 to 17 Feb 10, Pembroke II 15a 34757 " 18 Feb 10 to 22 Mar 10, Tenedos 14a 2863 " 23 Mar 10 to 15 Jul 10, Pembroke II 14a7 28 Ld Stoker 16 Jul 10 to 08 Nov 10, Blanche 5a2 17 " 09 Nov 10 to 21 Oct 11, Pembroke II 15 3050 SPO 22 Oct 11 to 27 Oct 11, St George 12 7 " 28 Oct 11 to 30 Apr 12, Tyne 12 16(1)5 " 01 Mat 12 to 30 Apr 13, Pomone 16 Y 1 " 01 May 13 to 30 Jun 13, Tyne 16 T 4 " 01 Jul 13 to 07 Dec 13, Pembroke II 15a2 468 " 08 Dec 13 to 05 Feb 14, Goliath 12a2 35 " 06 Feb 14 to 28 Jul 14, Victorious 5a1 13 " 29 Jul 14 to 04 Aug 14, Pembroke II 15a2 1419 " 05 Aug 14 to 28 Aug 14, Undaunted 5a1 23 " 29 Aug 14 to 13 Nov 17, Pembroke II 15aa5280 " 14 Nov 17 to 04 Feb 18, Apollo Lookout 1270l 19 " 05 Feb 18 to 22 Jul 18, Pembroke II 15a2 6654 " 23 Jul 18 to 28 Aug 18, Blenheim (Tilbury) 12 134/16 Ch Stoker 29 Aug 18 to 26 Mar 19.