Hi - Looking to make some sense of History

[Chas]

This is my great Grandad Charlie Attrill M.B.E who was heavily involved at in helping with the design of launching of Torpedos from seaplanes



I have managed ok deciphering the rest of his military record (i think) and its also backed up by a lot of photographs that he had taken during it, But I cannot understand the datings around the ranks or the intitials after the ranks in these cases.
Also, why are there no dates on most of the station/ships?
Finally crystal palace and felixstowe are obviously not ships (i think) so which stations would these have been?
Thanks in advance for any help

Chas.

[Peter Goodey]

crystal palace and felixstowe are obviously not ships (i think) so which stations would these have been?

There was an RNVR establishment at Crystal Palace which was also used for RNAS training.

http://www.
iwm.org.uk/collections/search?filter[placeString][0]=%22Crystal%20Palace%2C%20London%2C%20England%2C%2 0UK%22&query=

There was an RNAS station at Felixstowe

http://www.
willhiggs.co.uk/dundee/felixstowes.htm

[Chas]

thanks for that, the first search string just takes me to iwm.org.uk though

[Peter Goodey]

thanks for that, the first search string just takes me to iwm.org.uk though

Oh dear. Looks like cut and paste failed.

It's easy to get to the same place via Collections Search on the IWM site.

Crystal Palace navy might be a reasonable search term

[Chas]

Oh dear. Looks like cut and paste failed.

It's easy to get to the same place via Collections Search on the IWM site.

Crystal Palace navy might be a reasonable search term

Thanks, thats what I did in the end, I have trawled through the further documents and found communication between Charlie and Lt Hyde Thompson confirming the locations, what I am still stuck on is the ranks at the moment.

[Chas]

Given his qualifications and trade I would hazard a guess that the "G" stands for Gunnery and the "T" for torpedoes.

Hence on 8/11/14 he was promoted Petty Officer (Gunnery), on 1/4/15 he was again promoted this time to chief Petty officer 3rd class and then on 1/8/15 to Chief petty officer 2nd class (Torpedoes)

Thank you again
This is what I "Think" I have managed to make sense of so far, anything that looks like a glaring error please point out and I will post up the source material.

Charlie Attrill was born on 22 Sep 1876 in Godshill, Shanklin, Hampshire, England. He died on 12 Sep 1962 in Isle of Wight, Hampshire, England.
When he was 28, He married Mary Maude Wallis,daughter of John Wallis and Mary Barnes Warren, on 30 May 1905 in Penzance, Cornwall, England. When he was 43, He married Annie Frances May Watson,daughter of James Watson and Charlotte Anne Garwood, in 1920 in Alverstoke, Hampshire.

Charlie Attrill was also known as Nampy. He was baptized on 27 Oct 1876 in Shanklin, Hampshire, England. He was employed as a Scholar in 1881.
Charlie Attrill lived in Newport Rd, Brading, Hampshire, England in 1881.
He was employed as a Agricultural Farm Labourer in 1891.
Charlie Attrill lived (Boarding) in Lake, Brading, Hampshire, England in 1891
Naval Service Started On the H.M.S St Vincent from the 11 May 1892 as 15a - 200 - Boy 2nd Class On Training Ship
Charlie Attrill lived in H.M.S St Vincent, Portsmouth, Hampshire, United Kingdom between 11–24 May 1892.
Naval Service Ended On the H.M.S St Vincent on the 24 May 1892 as 15a - 200 - Boy 2nd Class On Training Ship
Charlie Attrill lived in H.M.S St Vincent, Portsmouth, Hampshire, United Kingdom between 25 May 1892–23 Oct 1893.
Naval Service Started On the H.M.S St Vincent from the 25 May 1893 as 15a - 200 - Boy 1st Class On Training Ship
Naval Service Ended On the H.M.S St Vincent on the 23 Oct 1893 as 15a - 200 - Boy 1st Class On Training Ship
Naval Service Started On the H.M.S.Australia from the 24 Oct 1893 as 15 - 185 - Boy 1st Class
Naval Service Ended On the H.M.S.Australia on the 04 Dec 1893 as 15 - 185 - Boy 1st Class
Naval Service Started On the H.M.S Resolution from the 05 Dec 1893 as 5 - 193 - Boy 1st Class
On the 02 Aug 1894 H.M.S Resolution Commissioned to become a unit of "Fleet Red" in annual maneuvers held in the Southwest Approaches
On the 05 Aug 1894 H.M.S Resolution De-Commissioned from "Fleet Red"
Naval Service Ended On the H.M.S Resolution on the 21 Sep 1894 as Ordinary SeaMan
On 21 Sep 1894 Charlie Attrill was (Promoted To Ordinary SeaMan) on the H.M.S Resolution.
Naval Service Started On the H.M.S Resolution from the 22 Sep 1894 as 5 - 193 - Ordinary SeaMan
Naval Service Ended On the H.M.S Resolution on the 23 May 1895 as 5 - 193 - Ordinary SeaMan
Naval Service Started On the Victory I from the 24 May 1895 as 15 - 14683 - Ordinary SeaMan
Naval Service Ended On the Victory I on the 09 Sep 1895 as 15 - 14683 - Ordinary SeaMan
Naval Service Started On the HMS Grafton from the 10 Sep 1895 as 16 - 140 - Ordinary SeaMan
Naval Service Ended On the HMS Grafton on the 25 Sep 1895 as 16 - 140 - Ordinary SeaMan
Naval Service Started On the H.M.S Camperdown from the 26 Sep 1895 as 5 - 144 - Ordinary SeaMan
Naval Service Ended On the H.M.S Camperdown on the 12 May 1896 as 5 - 144 - Ordinary SeaMan
On the 12 May 1896 serving the in H.M.S Camperdown, Malta Dockyard, Malta, Charlie Attrill sustained Injury - Severe Contusions Of Left Hip, Right Hip And Back, Hematoma Of Scrotum.
Certificate For Wounds And Hurts Awarded on 13 May 1896 serving in H.M.S Camperdown, Malta Dockyard, Malta
Between 13 May 1896–01 Jan 1897 Charlie Attrill was (Promoted To Able Seaman)
Naval Service Started On the H.M.S Camperdown from the 01 Jan 1897 as 5 - 144 - Able SeaMan
On 26 Aug 1898 Charlie Attrill was (Qualified for Acting Seaman Gunner) on the H.M.S Camperdown.
His Ships Record on the: 02 Dec 1898 in H.M.S Camperdown shows him as an Acting SeaMan Gunner
Naval Service Ended On the H.M.S Camperdown on the 03 Dec 1898 as 5 - 144 - Able SeaMan
Naval Service Started On the H.M.S Excellent from the 14 Feb 1899 as 15a - 2913 - Able SeaMan
Between 26 Aug–26 Sep 1899 Charlie Attrill was (Acting SeaMan.Gunner)
27 Oct 1899 Charlie Attrill was (Seaman Gunner Instructor) on the H.M.S Excellent.
Naval Service Ended On the H.M.S Excellent on the 28 Oct 1899 as 15a - 2913 - Able SeaMan

[Chas]

Naval Service Started On the H.M.S Vernon from the 29 Oct 1899 as 15 - 5220 - Able SeaMan
On 27 Jan 1900 Charlie Attrill was (Seaman Gunner Torpedo Man) on the Portchester Creek, Portsmouth. England.
Naval Service Ended On the H.M.S Vernon on the 23 Apr 1900 as 15 - 5220 - Able SeaMan
Naval Service Started On the H.M.S Alexandra from the 24 Apr 1900 as 5- 752 - Able SeaMan
On 20 Sep 1900 Charlie Attrill was (Passed for Leading SeaMan)
Charlie Attrill lived in The Rattlesnake, Newlyn Harbour Penzance, Vessels, Cornwall, England on 31 Mar 1901 Able SeaMan - Member Of Crew.
Naval Service Ended On the H.M.S Alexandra on the 17 Apr 1901 as 5- 752 - Able SeaMan
Naval Service Started On the H.M.S Revenge from the 18 Apr 1901 as Able SeaMan
On the 18 Apr 1901 in Chatham, Kent, England Revenge commissioned at Chatham to relieve HMS Alexandra as both coast guard ship at Portland and flagship of Admiral Superintendent Commanding Reserve In early 1902 she went under refit.
Naval Service Ended On the H.M.S Revenge on the 30 Sep 1901 as Able SeaMan
Naval Service Started On the H.M.S Australia from the 18 Oct 1901 as 12d - 74 - Leading SeaMan
Naval Service Ended On the H.M.S Australia on the 16 Mar 1902 as 12d - 74 - Leading SeaMan
Naval Service Started On the H.M.S Australia from the 17 Mar 1902 as 12d - 74 - Leading SeaMan
Naval Service Ended On the H.M.S Australia on the 16 Apr 1902 as 12d - 74 - Leading SeaMan
His Ships Record on the 16 Apr 1902 in H.M.S. Spanker shows him as an Seaman Gunner Torpedo Man
Naval Service Started On the H.M.S Duke Of Wellington from the 17 Apr 1902 as 15 I - 5686 - Leading SeaMan
Naval Service Ended On the H.M.S Duke Of Wellington on the 06 Jun 1902 as 15 I - 5686 - Leading SeaMan
Naval Service Started On the H.M.S London from the 07 Jun 1902 as 5 - 40 - Leading SeaMan
On 24 Jul 1903 Charlie Attrill was (Re-Qualified Torpedo Man/Gunnery) on the H.M.S Vernon.
On 29 Jul 1903 Charlie Attrill was (Re qualified Seaman Gunner) on the H.M.S Vernon.
After 29 Jul 1903 Charlie Attrill was (Promoted to Petty Officer 2nd Class)
Naval Service Ended On the H.M.S London on the 31 Mar 1904 as Petty Officer 2nd Class
Naval Service Started On the H.M.S London from the 01 Apr 1904 as Petty Officer 2nd Class
Naval Service Ended On the H.M.S London on the 25 Apr 1905 as Petty Officer 2nd Class
His Ships Record on the: 25 Apr 1905 in H.M.S London shows him as an Seaman Torpedoman
Naval Service Started On the H.M.S Victory I from the 26 Apr 1905 as 15 I - 2683 - Petty Officer 2nd Class
Naval Service Ended On the H.M.S Victory I on the 10 Jun 1905 as 15 I - 2683 - Petty Officer 2nd Class
Naval Service Started On the H.M.S Vernon from the 11 Jun 1905 as 15 - 3078 - Petty Officer 2nd Class
On 28 Jan 1906 Charlie Attrill was (Qualified As LeadingTorpedo Man) on the H.M.S Vernon.
Naval Service Ended On the H.M.S Vernon on the 03 Mar 1906 as 15 - 3078 - Petty Officer 2nd Class
Before 04 Mar 1906 Charlie Attrill was (Promoted to Petty Officer 1st Class)
Naval Service Started On the H.M.S Victory from the 04 Mar 1906 as 15 I - 4518 - Petty Officer 1st Class
On 30 Mar 1906 Charlie Attrill was (Re-Qualified Field Training 90 % pass) on the H.M.S Victory I.
Naval Service Ended On the H.M.S Victory on the 31 Mar 1906 as 15 I - 4518 - Petty Officer 1st Class
On the 31 Mar 1906 in H.M.S. Mars Atlantic Fleet service ended and she commissioned into the Reserve at Portsmouth
Naval Service Started On the H.M.S Mars from the 01 Apr 1906 as 5 - 14 - Petty Officer 1st Class
On the 31 Oct 1906 in H.M.S.Mars Recommissioned at Portsmouth for service in the new Channel Fleet
On the Mar 1907 in H.M.S King Edward VII Re-commissioned as Flagship for the channel Fleet
Naval Service Ended On the H.M.S Mars on the 04 Mar 1907 as 5 - 14 - Petty Officer 1st Class
On the 04 Mar 1907 in H.M.S. Mars, Portsmouth, England Channel Fleet Service Ended and Paid Off
Naval Service Started On the H.M.S King Edward VII from the 05 Mar 1907 as 5 I - 14 - Petty Officer 1st Class
On the Mar 1909 in H.M.S King Edward VII Became Flagship to Vice Admiral Lord Charles Beresford of the 2nd division Home Fleet
Naval Service Ended On the H.M.S King Edward VII on the 26 Mar 1909 as 5 I - 14 - Petty Officer 1st Class
On The 26 Mar 1909, Charlie Attrill 's Ships Record Sheet Has The Following Comments in the Recommended For Higher Gunnery And Torpedo Ratings Section. The Captain Of TheH.M.S King Edward VII has signed the sheet as Recommended For Torpedo Gunners Mate.
His Ships Record on the: 26 Mar 1909 in H.M.S King Edward VII shows him as an Leading Torpedo Man On 27 Mar 1909 Charlie Attrill served in the in H.M.S Vernon As A (Petty Officer 1st Class).
On 12 May 1909 Charlie Attrill serving on the H.M.S Vernon Passed Professional Exam For Petty Officer.
Naval Service Started On the H.M.S Vernon from the 01 Jun 1909 as 15 - 912 - Petty Officer
On 01 Jun 1909 Charlie Attrill was Passed Educationally For Petty Officer on the H.M.S Vernon.
On 21 Jan 1910 Charlie Attrill serving on the H.M.S Vernon took A Heated Torpedo Course.
On 24 Feb 1910 Charlie Attrill was Qualified as a Torpedo Gunners Mate on the H.M.S Vernon.
Naval Service Ended On the H.M.S Vernon on the 11 May 1910 as 15 - 912 - Petty Officer
Naval Service Started On the H.M.S Revenge from the 12 May 1910 as Petty Officer
Naval Service Ended On the H.M.S Revenge on the 28 Aug 1910 as Petty Officer
Naval Service Started On the H.M.S Hecla from the 29 Aug 1910 as 12 - 11 - Petty Officer
Charlie Attrill lived in 20 Haslemere Road, Southsea, Portsmouth, Hampshire, UK on 02 Apr 1911- shown as a Torpedo Man's General Mate.
On The 01 Jan 1912, Charlie Attrill 's Ships Record Sheet Has The Following Comments in the Recommended For Higher Gunnery And Torpedo Ratings Section. The Captain Of TheTorpedo Boat 16 has signed the sheet as Recommended For Torpedo Gunners Mate (H.S) Strongly
Naval Service Ended On the H.M.S Hecla on the 15 Jan 1912 as 12 - 11 - Petty Officer
Naval Service Started On the H.M.S Venus from the 16 Jan 1912 as Petty Officer
His Ships Record on the: 16 Jan 1912 in Torpedo Boat 16 shows him as an Torpedo Gunners Mate
On The 04 May 1912, Charlie Attrill 's Ships Record Sheet Has The Following Comments in the Recommended For Higher Gunnery And Torpedo Ratings Section. The Captain Of TheH.M.S Defender has signed the sheet as Recommended For Torpedo Gunners Mate (H.S) Strongly
Naval Service Ended On the H.M.S Venus on the 23 Sep 1912 as Petty Officer
On The 23 Sep 1912, Charlie Attrill 's Ships Record Sheet Has The Following Comments in the Recommended For Higher Gunnery And Torpedo Ratings Section. The Captain Of TheH.M.S Defender has signed the sheet as Recommended For Torpedo Gunners Mate (H.S) Strongly
His Ships Record on the 23 Sep 1912 in H.M.S Defender shows him as an Torpedo Gunners Mate
Naval Service Started On the H.M.S Vernon from the 24 Sep 1912 as 15 - 990 - Petty Officer
On 11 Nov 1912 Charlie Attrill was (Re-Qualified Torpedo Gunners Mate) on the H.M.S Vernon.
On The 11 Nov 1912, Charlie Attrill 's Ships Record Sheet Has The Following Comments in the Recommended For Higher Gunnery And Torpedo Ratings Section. The Captain Of TheH.M.S Vernon has signed the sheet as Recommended For Torpedo Gunners Mate (H.S)
WW1, Promoted To Warrant Rank between 1914–1918 in Dardanelles, Iraq, Italy, Scotland. Military Service Medals Awarded: Bet. 1914–1920 in Europe (WWI Naval War Medal - Chief Petty Officer - See Officers Roll) Military Service Medals Awarded: Bet. 1914–1920 in Europe (Star, Victory Medal, British War Medal - R.N.A.S - Warrant Officer 2 gde)
Naval Service Ended On the H.M.S Vernon on the 01 Mar 1914 as 15 - 990 - Petty Officer
Naval Service Started On the H.M.S Pembroke III from the 02 Mar 1914 as 15 - 990 - Petty Officer
On 11 Aug 1914 Charlie Attrill was (Petty Officer (Gunnery)) on the H.M.S Pembroke III.
Naval Service Ended On the H.M.S Pembroke III on the 07 Nov 1914 as 15 - 990 - Petty Officer
Naval Service Started On the H.M.S Pembroke III from the 08 Nov 1914 as 15 - 990 - Petty Officer Mechanic
Naval Service Ended On the H.M.S Pembroke III on the 31 Jan 1915 as 15 - 990 - Petty Officer Mechanic
Naval Service Started On the H.M.S President II from the 01 Feb 1915 as 15 - 990 - Petty Officer Mechanic
Naval Service Ended On the H.M.S President II on the 31 Mar 1915 as 15 - 990 - Petty Officer Mechanic
Naval Service Started On the H.M.S President II from the 01 Apr 1915 as Chief Petty Officer Mechanic 3rd Class
On the 20 May 1915 in The first U-boat, U21 commanded by Kapitanleutnant Herning, appeared in the Mediterranean and sank the battleships HMS Triumph and HMS Majestic Consequently, because of her slow speed, Ark Royal was kept at anchor in Kephalo Bay, Imbros and became a depot ship for all aircraft operating from the island although her aircraft continued with spotting and reconnaissance missions
Naval Service Ended On the H.M.S President II on the 21 May 1915 as Chief Petty Officer Mechanic 3rd Class
Naval Service Started On the H.M.S Ben-My-Chree from the 22 May 1915 as 5B - 30 - Chief Petty Officer Mechanic 3rd Class
The Qualifications in Air Service Ratings form shows Charlie Attrill on the 22 May 1915 serving at Calshot Spit, Southampton Water, Hampshire, England with the rating of Chief Petty Officer 3rd Class, and Torpedo Instructor.
On the 01 Jun 1915 The Eastchurch Squadron was re-titled No 3 Wing RNAS
On the 02 Jun 1915 in H.M.S Ben-My-Chree On passage to Iero Bay on the Isle of Lesbos, with coaling stops at Plymouth, Gibraltar and Malta
On the 12 Jun 1915 in H.M.S Ben-My-Chree Arrived at Iero Bay and took over the seagoing operations of Ark Royal
On the 14 Jun 1915 in H.M.S Ben-My-Chree Two seaplanes, Short Type 184 No841 and Short Type 830 No821, from Ben-my-Chree (also used as the target ship) commenced torpedo exercises
On the 25 Jun 1915 in H.M.S Ben-My-Chree The Gnome engine of Schneider 1445 failed and the aircraft force-landed on the sea and was towed in by TBD HMS Wear.
On the 11 Jul 1915 in H.M.S Ben-My-Chree The last of the torpedo exercises were carried out from Ben-my-Chree at sea.
On the 17 Jul 1915 in H.M.S Ben-My-Chree The floats of Schneiders 1445 and 1560 were damaged during exercises in hoisting in and out seaplanes from Ben-my-Chree.
On the 22 Jul 1915 in H.M.S Ben-My-Chree Ben-my-Chree sailed from Iero Bay, anchoring at Rabbit Island early the next day, with the mission to spot for the monitor HMS Roberts.
On the 24 Jul 1915 in H.M.S Ben-My-Chree At 1545hrs (returning 1740hrs) the first operational flight in the Aegean from Ben-my-Chree was made by Short seaplane 184 spotting for HMS Roberts on target No 1 (Fort).
On the 25 Jul 1915 in H.M.S Ben-My-Chree Short seaplane 841 spotted for HMS Roberts, targets No 164 (Fort) and No 1 (Fort).
On the 26 Jul 1915 in H.M.S Ben-My-Chree Short seaplane 841 spotted for HMS Roberts.
On the 28 Jul 1915 in H.M.S Ben-My-Chree Short seaplane 841 spotted for HMS Roberts.
On the 31 Jul 1915 in H.M.S Ben-My-Chree Short seaplane 184 spotted for HMS Roberts.
On the 01 Aug 1915 in H.M.S Ben-My-Chree Short seaplane 184, with Flt Lt Dacre, Mid Sisemore and two air mechanics transferred to Roberts to continue the spotting whilst Ben-my-Chree sailed for Mudros.
On 01 Aug 1915 Charlie Attrill was (Chief petty officer 2nd class (Torpedoes)) on the H.M.S Ben-My-Chree.
On the 02 Aug 1915 in H.M.S Ben-My-Chree Ben-my-Chree sailed from Mudros for Sighajik to be part of a naval diversionary bombarding force led by the French cruiser Bruix, under the orders of her Admiral.
On the 03 Aug 1915 in H.M.S Ben-My-Chree: The French were unversed in the art of shooting to airborne commands and so the Short seaplanes of Ben-my-Chree were not required. The two Schneider aircraft, 1445 and 1560, flew intruder missions. No 1445, pilot Lt Bankes-Price, capsized without injury to the pilot. The aircraft was salved as a source of spares.
On the 04 Aug 1915 in H.M.S Ben-My-Chree Ben-my-Chree returned to Kephalo Bay to coal.
On the 09 Aug 1915 in H.M.S Ben-My-Chree Ben-my-Chree sailed in the early afternoon for the Xeros Islands to spot for the cruiser HMS Cornwall. Short seaplane 841 operated that evening and again next morning.
On the 10 Aug 1915 in H.M.S Ben-My-Chree Ben-my-Chree sailed for Rabbit Island.
On the 11 Aug 1915 in H.M.S Ben-My-Chree Short seaplane 184 (Lt Dacre) returned from HMS Roberts to be replaced by Short seaplane 841 (Flt Lt Wright). Ben-my-Chree returned to the Gulf of Xeros.
On the 12 Aug 1915 in H.M.S Ben-My-Chree The day of the most historic and significant episode in naval aviation (See Appendix B). At 0437hrs Short seaplanes 184 and 842 (pilot Flt Cdr CHK Edmonds), armed with 14” torpedos, were prepared to carry out attacks on shipping
On the 17 Aug 1915 in H.M.S Ben-My-Chree back in the Gulf of Xeros. Short seaplanes 184 (Flt Lt Dacre) and 842 (Flt Cdr Edmonds), armed with torpedoes, sighted a convoy of three ships off Ak Bashi Liman.
On the 23 Aug 1915 in H.M.S Ben-My-Chree Short seaplane 846 spotted for monitor M16 during the afternoon.
On the 24 Aug 1915 in H.M.S Ben-My-Chree In company with cruiser HMS Chatham, on passage for Iero Bay. Whilst off Aivali, Short seaplanes 842 and 846 and Schneider seaplane 1560 were flown off to show the flag.
On the 27 Aug 1915 in H.M.S Ben-My-Chree Arrived at Mudros where she spent the rest of the month storing and testing new aircraft.
On the 02 Sep 1915 in H.M.S Ben-My-Chree SOS from the troopship SS Southland
On the 03 Sep 1915 in H.M.S Ben-My-Chree Lt Wright and the Short seaplane 841 were transferred from HMS Roberts to Ben-my-Chree
On the 05 Sep 1915 in H.M.S Ben-My-Chree Surplus seaplanes and parts were transferred from Ben-my-Chree to SS Tringa for return to UK
On the 01 Feb 1916 in H.M.S Ben-My-Chree Ben-my-Chree, Empress, Anne and Raven II, the French seaplane base and the British depot at Port Said were formed into the East Indies and Egypt Seaplane Squadron under the Command of Sqn Cdr l’Estrange Malone.
On the 10 Feb 1916 in H.M.S Ben-My-Chree Left Port Said for Alexandria where a General, a Commander RN and an Army Captain embarked for a demonstration of the ship’s capabilities. That afternoon, with an Italian TBD as escort, course was set for the Gulf of Sollum.
On the 11 Feb 1916 in H.M.S Ben-My-Chree Short seaplane 849 took off at first light for a reconnaissance mission.
On the 19 Feb 1916 in H.M.S Ben-My-Chree At anchor in Port Said, was struck by SS Uganda resulting in considerable damage to the former’s bow. Temporary repairs were carried out
On the 22 Feb 1916 in H.M.S Ben-My-Chree An under water examination determined that essential permanent repairs to Ben-my-Chree were necessary. However the dry-dock at Suez was unable to take on the work for another few weeks.
On the 07 Mar 1916 in H.M.S Ben-My-Chree Off Gaza from where Flt Cdr Edmonds made his last operational sortie before returning to the UK. Flying Short seaplane 846, in company with 850, he carried out a reconnaissance of the Gaza area after which the ship returned to Port Said.
On the 12 Mar 1916 in H.M.S Ben-My-Chree Ben-my-Chree passed through the Suez Canal.--
On the 13 Mar 1916 in H.M.S Ben-My-Chree Entered dry-dock.
Naval Service Ended On the H.M.S Ben-My-Chree on the 08 Apr 1916 as 5B - 30 - Chief Petty Officer Mechanic 3rd Class
The Qualifications in Air Service Ratings form shows Charlie Attrill on the 08 Apr 1916 serving at H.M.S Ben-My-Chree with the rating of Chief Petty Officer 3rd Class.
Naval Service Started On the H.M.S President II from the 09 Apr 1916 as 14 - 71 - Chief Petty Officer Mechanic 3rd Class
Naval Service Ended On the H.M.S President II on the 31 Jul 1916 as 14 - 71 - Chief Petty Officer Mechanic 3rd Class
Naval Service Started On the H.M.S President II from the 01 Aug 1916 as 14 - 71 - Chief Petty Officer 2nd Class
Referring to theSpecial Recommendation For Advancement For Duties section on the Instructions sheet. Charlie Attrill was referred for Warrant Officer For torpedo duties in Air Service) in Felixstowe on the 07 Nov 1916 On 01 Jan 1917 Charlie Attrill served in the in Portsmouth, Hampshire, UK As A (Rated - Acting Chief Petty Officer Sea Service).
Naval Service Ended On the H.M.S President II on the 17 Jan 1917 as 14 - 71 - Chief Petty Officer 2nd Class
On 18 Jan 1917 Charlie Attrill was (Promoted Warrant Officer 2nd Class) on the.
He was employed as a Torpedo Officer between 1918–1921 in Royal Air Force base, Gosport, Hampshire, England. He was employed as a Transferred To R.A.F in 1920. Military Service Medals Awarded: Bef. 01 Jul 1921 in THE LONDON GAZETTE (M.B.E)
Before 01 Jul 1921 Charlie Attrill was (Flying and Observer Officer) Ref - THE LONDON GAZETTE.
After 01 Jul 1921 Charlie Attrill was (Flight Lieutenant) Ref - THE LONDON GAZETTE.
After 17 Nov 1925 in THE LONDON GAZETTE Flight Lieutenant Charlie Attrill, M.B.E Placed on retirement list..
Charlie Attrill lived in Newlyn, Wall Lane, Brading, Isle Of Wight, Hampshire, England in 1950.
Charlie Attrill lived in Newlyn, Wall Lane, Brading, Isle Of Wight, Hampshire, England in 1951.
Charlie Attrill lived in Newlyn, Wall Lane, Brading, Isle Of Wight, Hampshire, England in 1952.
Charlie Attrill lived in Newlyn, Wall Lane, Brading, Isle Of Wight, Hampshire, England in 1953.
Charlie Attrill lived in Newlyn, Wall Lane, Brading, Isle Of Wight, Hampshire, England in 1954.
Charlie Attrill lived in Newlyn, Wall Lane, Brading, Isle Of Wight, Hampshire, England in 1955.
Charlie Attrill lived in Newlyn, Wall Lane, Brading, Isle Of Wight, Hampshire, England in 1956.
His funeral took place on 22 Sep 1962 in Isle of Wight Crematorium, Whippingham, East Cowes, Isle of Wight.

[Chas]

The man himself on board the H.M.S Ben-My-Chree (Manx for Girl of my heart)

[James M]

Hi,

This is very interesting - my grandfather Archibald Maskell was on H.M.S. Ben my Chree throughout her whole career in the service - I have been trying to piece things together too. Very interested in any further photos you may be able to post - I have all sorts of stuff here - some of which relates to Charlie's period on board and I'll see if there are any references to him. I do recall reading somewhere that the torpedo dropping mechanism they used was put together on the ship so he may well have played an important part in this (seriously historic).

[Chas]

Cleaned up and heavily photoshopped copy of the front


Heavily faded and writing re-done where readable, Maskell mentioned bottom right.


Back - Writing faded and not redone.