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January 27th, 2008, 03:09 PM
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Hello, I'm kittensmummy.
No, that's not quite as daft as it sounds, honestly. My cats are convinced I'm Mummy, and who am I to argue! 
I'm too young to have been around for WW2, but have done my time in the Forces, so have a working knowledge of Service life.
I've joined however to hopefully discover why my Mum's first husband was Mentioned in Despatches. He was Frederick CARNE, a Yeoman of Signals who served on HMS Jamica at one time. I do not have a Service Number, nor any other information, so this might not be an easy one to trace. He never spoke of the reason for the MiD. I am doing this out of personal curiosity, so will not ask my Mum about his Service No. etc, because I do not wish to bring back memories that are painful to her.
I did Google The London Gazette and search for Carne: MiD from Jan '39 - Dec '45, but was unable to see it.
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January 27th, 2008, 04:17 PM
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Re: Hello, I'm kittensmummy.
Achtung, Helmuts on ! Girly incoming post.
Hello !-)
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January 27th, 2008, 05:11 PM
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Re: Hello, I'm kittensmummy.
Hi,
I've got a Persian who looks even grumpier, but I love the piccy, thank you! (The other 2 aren't so furry being shorthaired).
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January 28th, 2008, 10:03 PM
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Re: Hello, I'm kittensmummy.
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That's certainly not one happy Cat.
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January 28th, 2008, 10:30 PM
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Re: Hello, I'm kittensmummy.
Suzi Persian says that if she had to wear a melon on her head, she'd have done something drastic - to me!  
Seriously though, any suggestions for finding out why Yeoman of Signals Carne, F (no Service No. available), was Mentioned In Despatches. No date/ship/action I'm afraid, just rank and name. If anyone can give me any leads I'll be delighted.
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January 29th, 2008, 12:49 AM
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Re: Hello, I'm kittensmummy.
Kittensmummy, if you can't get an answer here, you might try an associated forum, ww2talk.com. There is a passle of Limeys there, just itching to help with things like this. Tell 'em Slipdigit sent ya.
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January 29th, 2008, 02:43 AM
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Re: Hello, I'm kittensmummy.
Welcome aboard, we'll sure to try to help with anything.
Tried to google, and asked a few other people, they've came up with pretty much the same as your research so far.
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January 29th, 2008, 02:48 PM
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Re: Hello, I'm kittensmummy.
Welcome!!
I hope you can post what answers you find!
thanks!!
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January 29th, 2008, 09:41 PM
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Re: Hello, I'm kittensmummy.
Welcome to the Forum enjoy here ! 
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January 29th, 2008, 11:04 PM
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Re: Hello, I'm kittensmummy.
Long live cats! Welcome aboard and good luck in your quest!
What Slip said is correct, there's a lot of cross-pollination with WW2Talk, and the Brits there are super!
Cheers!
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January 31st, 2008, 10:22 PM
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Re: Hello, I'm kittensmummy.
Hello Everyone,
Oh Heck, now I am going to have to brush up on my schoolgirl Russian!  I wanted a reason to go back to studying the language.
If I discover anything, then of course I will post it and let you all know.
Have a good weekend and take care out there!
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January 31st, 2008, 11:44 PM
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Re: Hello, I'm kittensmummy.
Seems like the ship has had an active life during the war. She has rubbed against some mighty German ships.
HMS Jamaica (C44 - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia)
I am wondering in what context he was mentioned. Being in signals, his name could be included in all communications just as a signatory.
Here is also a link to the HMS Jamaica association. Don't know if you have tried them yet
http://mysite.wanadoo-members.co.uk/hmsjamaica
Good luck
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February 1st, 2008, 08:52 PM
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Re: Hello, I'm kittensmummy.
Thank you, I have emailed the contact name on the HMS Jamaica site in the hope that he or someone can come up with the information I am looking for. You never know, even though it was 60 years ago.
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Re: Hello, I'm kittensmummy.
Well here's wishing you luck.
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