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- Published 09/14/2008
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Name: Robert BENNS
As a National Serviceman I served on HMS Devonshire 13/04/49 - 13/01/50 as a Stores Assistant.
This included two cruises -
Ireland, Norway, Sweden, Denmark and Holland. Then to the Med - Gib,
Sardinia, Villefranche and Sorrento.
Two of my school friends (Plymouth College) were on board as Cadets which made life interesting!
Altogether a marvellous experience and one that has influenced my life beyond belief.
John Eggleston was inflential in getting me this
seatime which was most unusual for a Nationbal Serviceman. He went on to
become a Professor of Education with an outstanding career, dying unfortuately in 2001.Obituary
I still remember with gratitude CPO (S) Young who made life on board a real pleasure.
By Admin:
I recall first rubbing shoulders with RN National Serviceman on board HMS Bermuda (Cruiser) 1961. They were mostly De-coders.
As a National Serviceman I served on HMS Devonshire 13/04/49 - 13/01/50 as a Stores Assistant.
This included two cruises -
Ireland, Norway, Sweden, Denmark and Holland. Then to the Med - Gib,
Sardinia, Villefranche and Sorrento.
Two of my school friends (Plymouth College) were on board as Cadets which made life interesting!
Altogether a marvellous experience and one that has influenced my life beyond belief.
John Eggleston was inflential in getting me this
become a Professor of Education with an outstanding career, dying unfortuately in 2001.Obituary
I still remember with gratitude CPO (S) Young who made life on board a real pleasure.
By Admin:
I recall first rubbing shoulders with RN National Serviceman on board HMS Bermuda (Cruiser) 1961. They were mostly De-coders.