2701: Stanley Ward

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posted on 2024-01-16, 15:02 authored by Lest We Forget Project Team

Stanley Ward was a Submariner and Bomb Disposal Operator in the 2nd World War after being recalled due to his service in the 1st World War.

His sister, Evelyn Ward, of Ward Bakery London, exchanged Postcards with him during the war. In the wedding photo he is in the Submarine Service and he served on HMS Vanguard, HMS Ganges,HMS Caesar in 1910, HMS Natal in 1911 and HMS Arrogant in 1915 as an able rate.

He was mentioned in dispatches for defusing German Torpedoes. He married Louie in 1917.

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Name of contributor(s)

Joyce Mary Tipple

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Stanley Ward

Date(s) the event(s) in the story took place

1910-1917

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The war at sea

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A large selection of photos and cards

Community Collection Day

Southern Roadshow, Gosport (13/02/19)

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Lest We Forget World War One

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