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SS Laurentic: A story of Gold Bullion, Crime and Intrigue and loss of life that helped change the course of WW1.

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This story begins with an ordinary Pension Card that relates to a 20 year old Royal Marine named Frederick Went. Frederick Arthur Moat Went (CH/18255) served with the Royal Marine Light Infantry on H.M.S. 'Laurentic'. He lost his life on 25 January 1917 when his ship sank. He was the son of Frederick and Eliza Went and is commemorated on the Chath…


The War Service of Charles Herbert Lightoller, RNVR by Phil Tomaselli

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NB - this May meeting is one week later than usual due to the Bank Holiday. Phil Tomaselli will talk to us about 'The war service of Charles Herbert Lightoller, RNVR' - a naval officer with an interesting history both pre-war and during the war. Phil has spoken to the branch on many occasions and we can be sure of an informative and entertaining p…