This is where you can find all about National
Service particularly with reference to the Royal Navy.
Very few men did their National Service
in the Royal Navy as it was quickly realised that they needed
more long term service, it was phased out in the late 1950's.
Mike Crowe writes:
I was called up and went straight to H.M.S.Collingwood
the Royal Navy Radio, Radar and Electrical School at Fareham
just outside Portsmouth on January 27th 1958!!! along with
another couple of dozen National Servicemen. 6 weeks later
another couple of dozen were called up as well
There were all Electrical Ratings and I guess
that the other branches were also taking men in.
We were mixed in with Regulars and had the
same treatment, pleasures and privileges, except two. They
were given a made to measure uniform of fine cloth for Number
1 uniform and they were given nice fluffy Bath Towels :-)
We had to buy ours from 'slops' for 10/-.
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You can also read soldiers/sailors/airmans
memoirs and stories of
their time in National Service whatever their unit or rank.
Also included is a Guestbook,
if you want to leave a message or better still E
- mail the Webmaster and tell your story to share with
the world.
Some useful Navy Links:
How
to obtain Royal Navy Service Records & Medal Information
Naval
Ships of the Worlds Navies
HMS Hood
Association (Official website)
Ships
Crests of the Royal Navy
Ships
Badges of the Royal Navy
Royal
Fleet Auxiliary ships crests
