Hi
My father served in the Royal Navy from 1941-1946
He had sometimes spoken about escorting the Russian convoys.
He passed away in 2009 and I applied for his service record which was duly received.
I noticed he was assigned to HMS Baldur in Iceland from June 1943- March 1944. This would tie in with him mentioning the Russian convoys. I am not sure if this is HMS Baldur the troop ship or HMS Baldur the land base. His record shows him as what looks like A/AB, not sure if this is able seaman?
I applied unsuccessfully for the Arctic Star for him as although he is shown on his record as being in Iceland, he is not entitled to the star unless I can provide evidence to support him being on a ship that entered the arctic circle, as Iceland is actually just outside the arctic circle.
His record shows the following and I have written as it actually reads (-"- means ditto mark)
Baldur. 6 July 43
-"- 25 Aug 43
-"- 15 Oct 43
-"- 2 Mch. 44
not sure why there are several entries for the same base/ ship?
there are also some numbers in the same column as the ships names, not sure if these could be pay references or the such like?
Would anyone be able to tell me if there is any way I can find out if my dad actually went to sea while in Baldur?
i just desperately want to get him the medal he deserves
any help would be massively appreciated
My father served in the Royal Navy from 1941-1946
He had sometimes spoken about escorting the Russian convoys.
He passed away in 2009 and I applied for his service record which was duly received.
I noticed he was assigned to HMS Baldur in Iceland from June 1943- March 1944. This would tie in with him mentioning the Russian convoys. I am not sure if this is HMS Baldur the troop ship or HMS Baldur the land base. His record shows him as what looks like A/AB, not sure if this is able seaman?
I applied unsuccessfully for the Arctic Star for him as although he is shown on his record as being in Iceland, he is not entitled to the star unless I can provide evidence to support him being on a ship that entered the arctic circle, as Iceland is actually just outside the arctic circle.
His record shows the following and I have written as it actually reads (-"- means ditto mark)
Baldur. 6 July 43
-"- 25 Aug 43
-"- 15 Oct 43
-"- 2 Mch. 44
not sure why there are several entries for the same base/ ship?
there are also some numbers in the same column as the ships names, not sure if these could be pay references or the such like?
Would anyone be able to tell me if there is any way I can find out if my dad actually went to sea while in Baldur?
i just desperately want to get him the medal he deserves
any help would be massively appreciated