really struggling to find any information at all on my uncle Oliver Nelson Born in Bolton 24 Dec 1913.
all i know is that he started as a wireless operator and that he was on the escort ships on the Russian bound convoys.
His ship was torpedoed and sunk only to be rescued, torpedoed and sunk again on the same day. when he finally left the Royal Navy his rank was Chief Petty Officer. I know the sailors serving on these escort ships were finally recognised by Russia in the 80s 90s and were awarded a gold Medal/star. Ive checked sites that i can get on but cant find nothing, any help please
all i know is that he started as a wireless operator and that he was on the escort ships on the Russian bound convoys.
His ship was torpedoed and sunk only to be rescued, torpedoed and sunk again on the same day. when he finally left the Royal Navy his rank was Chief Petty Officer. I know the sailors serving on these escort ships were finally recognised by Russia in the 80s 90s and were awarded a gold Medal/star. Ive checked sites that i can get on but cant find nothing, any help please
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