Tenedos crew members


Profile of William Frederick Stone William was born on the 23rd of September 1900 at Led Stone, Kingsbridge, Devon. He joined the Royal Navy at Devonport, Plymouth on the 23rd of September 1918, and was discharged on the 18th of September 1945, having served for 27 years. Naval service history: 1919..........1921 - Stoker HMS Tiger, Battle Cruiser. 1923..........1924 Stoker HMS Hood, Battle Cruiser 1925..........1927 William sailed round the world on the 'Empire Cruise' on board HMS Hood Leading Stoker HMS Chrysanthemum, Sloop, Based in Malta 1928..........1928 Leading Stoker HMS P40, Submarine Chaser 1929..........1931 Stoker PO HMS Eagle ,Aircraft Carrier 1931..........1934 Stoker PO HMS Harebell, Sloop 1934..........1934 Stoker PO HMS Thanet, Destroyer, Reserve Fleet 1934..........1934 *Stoker PO* HMS Tenedos, Destroyer, Reserve Fleet 1934..........1937 Stoker PO HMS Carlisle, Light Cruiser, South Africa Station. 1937..........1941 Chief Stoker HMS Salamander, Mine Sweeper 1941..........1944 Chief Stoker HMS Newfoundland, Cruiser 1945..........1945 Chief Stoker Naval Party No.1744, Based at Sylt, North Germany
William's decorations and awards: 1914-1918 War Medal 1939-1945 Star The Atlantic Star (Bar on Ribbon - 'France & Germany') The Africa Star The Italy Star 1939-1945 The Defence Medal 1939-1945 Victory Medal (Oak Leaf on Ribbon) Signifying-'Mention in Dispatches', awarded for Sicily Landings whilst on board HMS Newfoundland Long Service and Good Conduct Medal		William was also awarded several foreign medals: Malta Memorial Medal Russian Convoy Medal Dunkirk Medal
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