Perth Association Visitors Book

Perth Association Visitors Book

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John Turner |

10-Jan-12 20:59:00 Date

My father Roy Stuart Turner was a survivor of the Perth, spent 3 1/2 terrifying years in various POW camps, mainly in Java. Am very proud of him although he struggled for the rest of his life with what he endured. I worked on Garden Island as an Industrial Patternmaker and made many Perth ships crests for dad and his shipmates, and still have the mould. It was a pleasure to make them for these heroes.

Nene Henry |

04137819381

03-Jan-12 21:34:13 Date

My father Clive Henry was a stoker on the Perth 1. He survied the battle, sinking and the POW camp. Clive stayed in touch with his POW mates throughout his life. They never talked about it but God knows that they knew each other soul. Dad was one of the youngest on the ship and was called "Smiley" all his life by his POW mates. He had a friend who lived in our bungalow "Uncle Wally" Wally Allen who I would like to find out more about if anyone can help. Dad died of bowel cancer in 1989. Suffered for a decades with insomnia and intrusive memories which he never talked about. He was and always will be a hero to us his family. Nene

will (shooter) schuitman |

01-Jan-12 13:48:55 Date

Hi shooters here served on Perth II form 1992 - 1994 as an RP then changed Branch to Ab Mth
just wishing all my old shipmates a happy new year

Geoff Butcher |

0419808365

09-Dec-11 16:53:14 Date

I am currenty having a 48" model of HMAS Perth (1) constructed. Progress photos show it is looking great and hopefully is accurate. Appears so. It will go on display proudly in a prominant position at our beach house, overlooking the Indian Ocean.

Brett Martin |

0295405184

26-Aug-11 17:01:32 Date

My father was a survivor from Perth and 3 1/2 YEARS as POW on Burma/Thai railway, he passed away in 1987. My wife and I want visit early next year. Is there any recommended tour groups that go into this area and from where.

Len CLearson |

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17-Aug-11 23:45:01 Date

Good to see the association is still valid. Lots of good memories spring to mind, my apologies to Bruce H. 'Golly' Goulding, for the photo of him as a younger man! Couldn't resist it.

Greg Huppatz |

0402480000

03-Aug-11 21:34:14 Date

Served as the "birdy" (ABSE) on P2 from 1983 till 1986. Great site. Lots of old names and great memories.

Nick |

01-Aug-11 21:48:11 Date

My great grandfather died on the HMAS Perth. I was wandering if there were any websites of the lists of crew members on the HMAS Perth. I have been searching for ages and can't find a list. Would appreciate it muchly.

David McGrath |

0260 562 844

18-Jul-11 12:02:37 Date

Hi There,
I am the grandson of Edward A. Thomas, a stoker lost in the Sundra Strait sinking, and wondered if any one knew him, he was also on the trip to Europe in 1940.My mum was 3 when he died, we have been trying to find any one who remembered him, i have many photos of the trip to Europian action they where in , when the ship was bombed. congradulations to all involved with this historic association, best wishes to all.
Keep up the great work done showing all the facts about this boat of hero's.
God bless them who gave all .
KINDEST REGARDS
David McGrath

Chris Payne |

0409 956 665

10-Jul-11 22:14:22 Date

My grandfather, Edward William Payne served on Perth (I) from late 41 until being lost with the ship in 42.

I'm in the process of researching into my family, but have such limited resources available with loss of family.

I would be very interested in hearing from anyone who may have known Ed, with any information, no matter how trivial.