Roll Of Honour
Surnames containing 'Ravensdale' |
| Ravensdale, Sidney D/J87505 | Born: 24th Feb, 1902. | |
| Died: 27th Jul, 1944. | ||
| Petty Officer Telegraphist | Aged: 42 | |
| Serving as Communications Liaison in the Russian Submarine B1 (ex HMS Sunfish) | from Leek, Staffordshire | |
| Died when submarine B1 was sunk in error by RAF aircraft whilst en-route to Russia. Sidney Ravensdale had previously served in Submarines from 30th December 1927 to 23rd February 1932. He was recalled for further service in Submarines at the time of the Munich Crisis in 1938 and again on the outbreak of WWII in 1939. The son of Richard and Grace Hannah Ravensdale. A Royal Fleet Reservist (RFR/Po/B.18208) and the husband of Violet Ruby Ravensdale (nee Jay) |
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Commonwealth War Graves Commission
A Tribute To Submariners
I have often looked for an opportunity of paying tribute to our submariners.
There is no branch of His Majesty's Forces which in this war has suffered the same proportion of total loss as our submarine service.
It is the most dangerous of all services.
That is perhaps the reason why the First Lord tells me that the entry into it is keenly sought by Officers and Men.
I feel sure the House would wish to testify its gratitude and admiration to our Submariners for their Skill - Courage and Devotion which has proved of inestimable value to the sustenance of our country.
Winston Churchill
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We Will Remember Them |
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