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Discussion in 'User Introductions' started by Stephen Bentley, Aug 22, 2016.

  1. Hi to all

    As a newbie to this forum allow me to introduce myself. The name you see displayed is my real name. I am from the UK but now live in retirement in the Philippines.

    As a former police officer and barrister, I didn't have much time for writing but in retirement I have now written two books.

    I am researching for my third book based on my paternal grandfather Frederick Bentley b.1899 in Accrington Lancs AB D J44626 who joined the Royal Navy in 1916 as a Boy 2 sailor.

    He was on the Prince of Wales when sunk in 1941 and survived. It is that part of his life and the immediate aftermath that brings me to this wonderful forum.

    I hope to find some answers.

    Cheers to you all :)
    Steve
     
  2. Owen

    Owen -- --- -.. MOD

    Welcome to the forum .
     
  3. Thank you Owen. Good to be here :)
     
  4. spidge

    spidge RAAF RESEARCHER

    Welcome Stephen.

    Cheers

    Geoff
     
  5. CL1

    CL1 116th LAA and 92nd (Loyals) LAA,Royal Artillery

    Welcome to the forum

    regards
    Clive
     
  6. Peter Clare

    Peter Clare Very Senior Member

    Hello Steve, welcome to the forum

    Regards

    Peter
     
  7. Thanks to Peter, Clive and Geoff for the warm welcome :)
    Cheers
     
  8. veronicad

    veronicad Well-Known Member

    Welcome. You may well be surprised, just how many ladies take a very active part on the forum.
    Good luck with your search. Veronica.
     
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  9. 4jonboy

    4jonboy Daughter of a 56 Recce

    Hello and welcome to the forum Steve

    Lesley
     
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  10. Smudger Jnr

    Smudger Jnr Our Man in Berlin

    Steve,
    Hello and welcome to the forum.
    Did you serve in Lancashire Constabulary by any chance?
    Good luck with your research.
    Regards.
    Tom
     
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  11. That's me Tom! 1966 - 1972 and transferred to Hampshire Hog land in 1972. Came out of the job in 1980 and just published my book about Operation Julie. It's on Amazon if you're interested.

    How do you know me?

    Thanks for the welcome. Same to all the other friendly posters of 'welcomes.'

    Cheers
    Steve
     
  12. Thank you Veronica. Why would I be surprised? :)
     

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