My name is Alan Robert Brading (date of birth 08/12/42) from Ryde
The Isle of Wight. I joined the RNR in response to a recruitment poster in the
Post Office where I worked in Ryde sometime in the late 50’s early
60’s. My unit was attached to HMS Wessex in Southampton. Is it possible
for your organisation to access records as I don’t have any and my
memory is somewhat hazy? I do remember my Commanding Officer was
Lt Comm Ron Cawdell and other comrades I remember are Chris Old, Ernie
Stringer and a chap called Horsepool but I cant remember his first
name, and Jacko Jackman. If you can unearth information about my time
in the RNR I would be very grateful to refresh my memories of a time I
thoroughly enjoyed. If it is not possible for you to access these
records, perhaps you may be able to steer me in the right
direction. I look forward to hearing from you either way.
Many thanks – Alan Brading