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Merchant Navy Memorial Services
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Please show your support by representing the PWSTS at the Merchant
Navy Memorial Service on Sunday
3rd September 2006
85 Prince of Wales boys gave
their lives in the service of their country between 1939 -1946
 For
the past two years the PWSTS Society has attended the Merchant Navy
Memorial Service at Tower Hill London and represented the Prince of
Wales Sea Training School to remember those seafarers that have given
their lives for our freedom. On each occasion a PWSTS wreath has been laid
by a PWSTS old boy and in 2005 we had our own standard bearer.
We intend to do the same this year and would like to know
beforehand if you will be able to represent the PWSTS. If you would like to attend
please contact the PWSTS Society. This will enable us to formulate a list of those attending and make rendezvous
arrangements etc.
mnservice@pwsts.org.uk
Why is Merchant Navy Day the 3rd September?
This was the outbreak of war, and it was on this date in 1939, that the
first loss to our Merchant Fleet was incurred, when the Liner the S. S.
Athenia of the (Anchor Donaldson Line ) was attacked by U.30. 200 miles
off the Hebrides, with the loss of 93 passengers and 19 crew.
The Merchant Navy Memorial at Tower Hill records the names
of 32,000 seafarers of the Merchant Navy and Fishing Fleets who died in
both World Wars and have no known grave but the sea. In the Second World
War the Merchant Navy had a higher ratio of casualties than any of the
armed services. The total sacrifice during the 20th century is known to be
over 46,000 men and women. The
Merchant Navy Association
are the lead organisers and sponsors of the Tower Hill Service on the
nearest Sunday to Merchant Navy Day every year.
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TOWER HILL LONDON
Sunday 3rd September
2006 PWSTS STANDARD BEARER
 Alan
Playford (PWSTS 1958) has kindly volunteered to be the standard
bearer for the PWSTS in 2006.
The PWSTS standard bearer will be issued on the day with a pair of
white leather gauntlets, PWSTS flag, pole, leather harness and
beret complete with MN cap badge or PWSTS baseball cap if preferred.
Click here for photographs
of last years standard bearer Geoff Delivett (PWSTS 1963). He's shown being
inspected by
The First Sea Lord Admiral Sir Alan West GCB, DSC, ADC |
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2006 PWSTS WREATH LAYER
 Bill
Biffen (PWSTS 1943) has kindly volunteered to be the wreath
layer for the PWSTS in 2006.
Wreath to be supplied by the PWSTS Society.
Click here for photographs of last
years wreath layers. Alan Playford (PWSTS 1958) PWSTS wreath layer
and Tony Sullivan (PWSTS 1952) Kent wreath layer
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2006 PWSTS MARCHERS
Ian Arnold (PWSTS 1964) standby standard
bearer
Alan Knott (PWSTS 1963)
Alan Carman (PWSTS 1959)
Michael Laycock (PWSTS 1970)
Derek Mantle (PWSTS 1948) standby standard
bearer for PILL & N Somerset Branch
Roy Pearson (PWSTS 1953) returning standard to
Dover for Monday service
Patrick Sullivan (PWSTS 1955)
Duncan Pascoe (PWSTS 1975)
Bob Batchelor (PWSTS 1969)
Roger Hargis (PWSTS 1967)
Roger Head (PWSTS 1958)
Eddie (Sharky) Drewitt
(PWSTS 1971)
Brian Driver (PWSTS 1959) plus WW2 veteran Bill
Martin
Brian Martin (PWSTS 1953) Possible
Andy Gale (Hon PWSTS 2006) will also be in attendance
add your name
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LOCATION
Merchant Navy Memorial
Trinity Square Gardens
Tower Hill
London
EC3N
Nearest Tube Station: Tower Hill
Dress for the day will be blue or black blazers with PWSTS
blazer badge, tie, medals and decorations. Click here
to order your PWSTS blazer badge and tie.
From the Vice Chairman MNA: A band of HM Royal Marines will
lead the parade of Merchant Navy Standards and Standards of other
Associations, followed by serving and retired Merchant Seafarers with
other Organisations, leaving Mark Lane (Great Tower Street) for Trinity
Square Gardens at 12.30 hours. The First Sea Lord, Admiral Sir Jonathan
Band KCB ADC will take the salute upon arrival of the Parade in Trinity
Square Gardens. The multi-faith Commemorative Service and wreath-laying
will be held at the Merchant Navy Memorial.
We anticipate that Trinity Gardens at Tower Hill will be opened to the
public at about 11:30 hrs after the police have swept the area. Those
wishing to march should assemble in Mark Lane, off Great Tower Street, at
12:00 hrs. The parade will 'march off' at 12:30 hrs, arriving at the
gardens 5 minutes later. Those not marching are asked to assemble in the
garden before the parade enters for the salute given by The First Sea Lord
Admiral Sir Jonathan Band KCB ADC, and Commodore Bob Thornton. Please note
that only infirm Merchant Navy personnel and parading marchers are allowed
into the lower garden prior to and during the service.
Captain Malcolm Mathison FEI MNI MNA
Contact: T M Brant, National Secretary, Merchant Navy
Association. Tel: 01472 851130 or E:mail:
mna.national@virgin.net
After the service all PWSTS boys will retire
to a nearby public house for refreshments. The MNA have agreed
to again arrange sandwiches for shipmates at
Wetherspoons.
Click here
for details and photographs of the last two memorial services.
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DOVER Monday 4th SeptemberOn Monday
4th September 2006 the annual Merchant Navy Day will again be
marked at Dover Town Hall, Biggen Street, Dover. A service
will be held in the Stone Hall to remember those who lost
their lives in times of war and peace.
The morning will start at
10:25 with a Parade of Standards, followed by the Service and
will conclude with a short address by the Chairman of the Kent
Branch of the Merchant Navy Association, Mr Donald Hunter, and
a few words from the Chairman of the Council Councillor Pat
Heath.
Dover District Council have
asked for support. If any PWSTS boys are able to attend to
represent the PWSTS we would be grateful if you could please
let
us know ASAP.
More information is available on request to the PWSTS Society
or by downloading the pdf file by
clicking here.
Thank you
Those attending Dover:
Roger Head (PWSTS 1958) standard
bearer
Lilly Bennett (PWSTS Little Cook)
Roy Pearson (PWSTS 1953)
Lionel Turner (PWSTS 1955)
Alan Knott (PWSTS 1963)
Eddie (Sharky) Drewitt
(PWSTS 1971)
add your name
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