WW2 service in Royal Navy Questions

[GYdocks]

Hello, I am researching my Grandfathers service with the Royal Navy during WW2. I have a copy of the Certificate of Service which shows that he enlisted in 1940 at Lowestoft (Sparrows Nest). I have a list of ships and or land bases with dates but one is very puzzling. He served on 'Aeolus' during 1943 but I can find no record of its existence - only as a WW1 ship
My next question is about his awards. He was awarded 3 chevrons - what does this mean? We also have the Atlantic Star.

Hope someone can help. Thanks

 

[WreckerL]

I believe it says he was issued the chevrons but post #10 on this thread explains them

https://www.navy-net.co.uk/community/threads/ww2-awards-badges-medals-and-understanding-them.98033/

 

[WreckerL]

It's about halfway down but the article on this site

RECOLLECTIONS OF PAST EVENTS (II).

Recollections of life and past events, written by Tring residents and preserved by Jill Fowler.

tringlocalhistory.org.uk

states that HMS Aeulos was a stores establishment in Tring.

Also mentioned here

https://www.lincstothepast.com/HALL--Reginald/1574267.record?pt=S

 

[janner]

Have a look through this
Royal Naval Patrol Service - Wikipedia

My late father served with the RNPS during WW2 I have tried researching the ships that he was on but sadly most of the references are to the shore stations that dealt with records and pay, to say that the records are haphazard would be an understatement. I don't have time at the moment but will try tomorrow to sort out any contacts I made. You might do a search on Harry Tates Navy which might help you further

 

[Union Jack]

It's about halfway down but the article on this site

RECOLLECTIONS OF PAST EVENTS (II).

Recollections of life and past events, written by Tring residents and preserved by Jill Fowler.

tringlocalhistory.org.uk

states that HMS Aeulos was a stores establishment in Tring.

Also mentioned here

https://www.lincstothepast.com/HALL--Reginald/1574267.record?pt=S

Confirmed as the Kite and Balloon Stores Depot, commissioned December 1942 and paid off November 1945, so it appears that the OP's grandfather arrived early on.

Jack

 

[DeidreHamxx]

Very brave

 

[Pussers Blanket]

Named after three mythical characters they were cushy numbers for RNVR types. The Paybob was a retired regular though

 

[Pussers Blanket]

Named after three mythical characters they were cushy numbers for RNVR types. The Paybob was a retired regular though
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Ships company Tring High Street HMS Aeolus WW2 cushy number