Photo of grave at St Andrews Church Kingsbury North West London of H.Greenwood Royal Navy. Chief Stoker HAROLD GREENWOOD C/K9452, H.M.S. Fervent, Royal Navy who died on 23 January 1941 Husband of Emily Louise Greenwood, of Kingsbury, Middlesex. Remembered with honour CHATHAM NAVAL MEMORIAL Fervent GREENWOOD, Harold, Chief Petty Officer Stoker, C/K 9452,
That's interesting! HMS Fervent was the war time base for MTB's (Coastal Forces) here at Ramsgate. I would therefore assume that he was on one of these vessels at the time of his demise. I wonder which ship that was, so will do a bit of delving into this. Any ideas anyone? Regards Jack.
Jack many thanks All I have is the he died no other info re craft interestingly the grave is in Kingsbury NW London but he is commemorated at Chatham regards Clive
I am still waiting for CWGC to investigate. Chief Stoker HAROLD GREENWOOD C/K9452, H.M.S. Fervent, Royal Navy who died on 23 January 1941 Husband of Emily Louise Greenwood, of Kingsbury, Middlesex. Remembered with honour CHATHAM NAVAL MEMORIAL Photos attached from St Andrews Church Kingsbury North West London
Clive, I searched through the local paper mircofilm archive today, but there was no info relating to CPO Greenwood during Jan thru Mar 41. It's quite possible that he was recalled to the RN for war service, based at Fervent and maybe died of natural causes. Jack.
Jack thank you for your help. I have contacted the CWGC with the details.They are investigating (although it has taken over a year I am still waiting).
up date from CWGC Please accept our apologies for the delay in replying to your e mail dated the 19th October, sent to our Casualty Enquiries section. Your e mail, regarding the possible grave for Chief Stoker Harold Greenwood, has just been passed to me, as in May this year I wrote to you regarding the commemoration. As you may recall from previous correspondence, the Commission's Regional Supervisor for the Greater London area will need to verify the Burial records for the Kingsbury (St Andrew) Church, to ascertain if the casualty is buried there, or if this is in fact a Memorial Stone placed there by the family. Once the Regional Supervisor has been able to check these details we will of course be able to let you know the outcome of his investigations. The Commission has only one Regional Supervisor for the whole of the Greater London area, and visits them on a cyclical basis. Due to the many sites he is responsible for, I am afraid that the answer to your enquiry has been delayed. Please accept our apologies for this delay,but as soon as we have any news we will of course contact you , and let you know his findings. Thank you for your continued patience.
Good News http://www.ww2talk.com/forum/non-commemorated-war-dead/42283-chief-stoker-harold-greenwood-commemoration-moved.html#post471349
Name: GREENWOOD, HAROLD Initials: H Nationality: United Kingdom Rank: Chief Stoker Regiment/Service: Royal Navy Unit Text: H.M.S. Fervent Date of Death: 23/01/1941 Service No: C/K9452 Additional information: Husband of Emily Louise Greenwood, of Kingsbury, Middlesex. N.B.: Recent research has shown that Chief Stoker Greenwood is buried here. Please note Chief Stoker Greenwood's name also appears on Panel 85 of the Chatham Naval Memorial,Chatham where he was commemorated but will be removed when the panel is next replaced. Casualty Type: Commonwealth War Dead Grave/Memorial Reference: Section D. Extension 1. Cemetery: KINGSBURY (ST. ANDREW) CHURCHYARD
Excellent news indeed, well done on that one Clive. Just goes to show what walking around these cemeteries and taking photos can lead to... and of course, a bit of determination.
I thought I'd attach a photo of Panel 85 of the Chatham Naval Memorial, where Harold Greenwood was originally commemorated. Great work by CL1 in discovering his final resting place and getting his correct commemoration details accepted and amended by the CWGC.
Name: GREENWOOD, HAROLD Initials: H Nationality: United Kingdom Rank: Chief Stoker Regiment/Service: Royal Navy Unit Text: H.M.S. Fervent Date of Death: 23/01/1941 Service No: C/K9452 Additional information: Husband of Emily Louise Greenwood, of Kingsbury, Middlesex. N.B.: Recent research has shown that Chief Stoker Greenwood is buried here. Please note Chief Stoker Greenwood's name also appears on Panel 85 of the Chatham Naval Memorial,Chatham where he was commemorated but will be removed when the panel is next replaced. Casualty Type: Commonwealth War Dead Grave/Memorial Reference: Section D. Extension 1. Cemetery: KINGSBURY (ST. ANDREW) CHURCHYARD Well done Clive. Jack.
