Hounsell, H C A (Herbert Claud Alvarez)

Hounsell, H C A (Herbert Claud Alvarez)

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Stoker Herbert Hounsell was the husband of Gladys Mary Claude Hounsell, of Plymouth and he died from natural causes, passing away at 57 Lower Bennett Street in the city.

Albert had a long service history with the Royal Navy, beginning in March 1913 right through to 1928. At some stage, later he must have reenlisted or had been called up for service in the next World War. He served at H.M.S. Ferret, although he may have been transferred there due to his illness.

H.M.S. Ferret[1] was the land base in Lisahally, Londonderry and was established in 1940 to allow quick access to the North Atlantic for ships to give convoy support.

The base also had large maintenance areas for repairs of damaged vessels and upgrades.

Herbert Hounsell was awarded the 1914/15 Star, the British War, Victory, Good Conduct, and long service Medals, plus his awards from the Second World War.

Date of Death: 25/07/1942 (Aged 54)

Service: Stoker 1st Class, Royal Navy, H.M.S. Ferret

Service Number: D/K 18449

Burial Location: Londonderry (or Derry), City Cemetery, C. of E. Plot. Sec. F. Grave 24.


[1] H.M.S. Ferret famously received the surrender of sixty U-boats at the end of the war (1945) and remained in service until 1947.

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