Norman Buckingham 1964-66 Commission
Roger Hunt has advised us that Norman crossed the bar on 12 November 2025 at the age of 86. Norman was an M(E)1 on the above commission. He joined the RN in 1956 and left the RN when the ship returned from the Far East having volunteered to complete the commission. He was a member […]
Winter 2025 Capers
You can now view the latest edition on the website by going to the Association page and thank you to our Chairman Tony Cox for doing a sterling job in pulling this all together for our benefit. It takes a great deal of time and effort to produce Capers.
HMS Carysfort ship’s bell
Was sold at auction in Boston USA on 22 November 2025. I watched the auction online and made a couple of bids. It was sold for US$950 (approx (£720). However once sales tax of 25% and Boston MA State tax of 6.25% are factored in this brings the total to just under £1000. Shipping, handling […]
Digital Veterans ID Cards
From 17th October 2025 Digital Veterans ID Cards are being introduced by the Government. To apply log into your Gov.UK One Login account and you will need a smartphone running IOS 15 or later to upload the Digital Card to your phone. If you don’t have a Gov.UK One Login it’s a fairly easy process […]
HMS Cavalier and HMS Carysfort Reunion 2027
Read More The 2027 reunion will be held in Portsmouth and you will see in the 2025 AGM minutes this was voted on by the floor as follows: Portsmouth 12, Southampton 6, Malta 4, Abingdon 2 and Exeter 0. Venue and dates to be decided.
Joanna Musson
Joanna died peacefully on 31 August 2025 at Dorchester Hospital surrounded by her three children. Joanna and her husband the late Rear Admiral Robin Musson CB were dedicated members of the association and attended the reunions frequently. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family. The memorial service will take place at 1100 on […]
John (Nat) Nathan – 1961-63 Commission
The Chairman has advised us that Nat crossed the bar on the 15 August 2025. He was an M(E)1 on the above commission but ended his 12 years RN career as a Chief Mech and at one time he was reputed to be the youngest Chief in the Navy. Nat was a member of the […]
HMS Cavalier and HMS Carysfort Reunion 2026
The next reunion weekend will be held over the weekend 8th to 10th May 2026 at the Liner Hotel in Liverpool a stones throw from Lime Street Station. Sarah Fletcher of SF events will be organising the weekend and you can contact her on 01452 813173 or email on: associationmembers@sarahfletcherevents.co.uk Hope to see you all there. […]