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LRMarsh
18-08-2008, 04:34 PM
My Uncle John Quick served on the Hermes during ww2. But i cant cant find any records of him. Does anyone has a crew list from ww2 or new him then. I know he was an able seaman. born in st albans 1914?

Any information woud be gratefully received

keith9351
18-08-2008, 05:51 PM
HMS Hermes sunk 9th April 1942 with a loss of 306 of her ships company.

Under attack by Japanese aircraft off Ceylon and sank after being hit by no fewer than forty 250 lb Bombs.

Your Uncle doesn't appear on the casualty list.

http://www.naval-history.net/xGM-Chrono-04CV-Hermes.htm

Keith