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Capt R. F. Nichols (RNMN) - 1918 Midshipman Grand Fleet - recollections.
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Capt F. S. W. de Winton (RNMN) - 1917 Sub Lt HMS Narwhal from recollections of his service while based in Ireland: "In April 1917 the United States came into the war and soon after the declaration 6 US destroyers led by the USS "Wadsworth" (Commander Taussig) arrived at Queenstown to operate under Admiral Bayly. This was a most welcome reinforcement, although no significant improvement occurred in U-boat sinkings until convoys were at last introduced from about July 1917. We got on well with the US Destroyers and they found Admiral Bayly a good man to work for. Further US Destroyers arrived, all 4-stackers, during the early months of the summer, and in July 1917 the 4 British destroyers based at Queenstown returned to the Grand Fleet at Scapa".
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W. G. Gerrard (RNMN) - 1918 Sub Lt HMS New Zealand see his recollections
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F. Foxon (RNMN) - 1918 Electrical Artificer aboard HMS Caroline, from his diary in 1918: "New York's band aboard" (22.06.18); "Yankee band aboard again. Also pictures talk 11.10" (28.06.18); "L(etter) from P. Anderson, Wyoming" (04.07.18). Also captions to certain photographs, (A) Photograph of HMS Caroline's Whaler, 2nd place in the LCS Regatta, "The big stroke was a problem! Declared war on the Yanks in Newcastle who were drunk and ill-treating wounded soldier. 4 hits. 4 Yanks all out"; (B) "Sunday, the Americans arrive. USS New York CPO's. Their jazz band came over the first ever to be heard this side? I have the actual date. I am not there"; (C) "The first Jazz band to be heard in the British Isles on Foxon's ship Light Cruiser Caroline. New York "What's Jazz?" we asked. Dark Town Strutters ball Missouri Waltz. USS New York playing on board" (D) Sunday. First Americans to come over USS New York's CPO's.
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Capt L. A. K. Boswell (RNMN) - 1917-18 Midshipman HMS Queen Elizabeth. Two memos relating to the arrival of the US Squadron. Photostat of Baseball programme. Photostat of Naval signal upon departure of US ships. Naval signal from New York to "General" (1.12.18) - "The officers and men of the 6th Battle Squadron (BS) appreciate more than can be explained the never ending hospitality of the officers and men of the Grand Fleet we leave with close recollection of our happy days in these waters and with the hope that we may soon renew the firm friendship that has grown up amongst us"; Naval signal from Queen Elizabeth to New York (1.2.18) - "We thank you for your kind signal which we entirely reciprocate. May we meet again soon to renew our friendship. Good luck. Au Revoir"; Naval signal from Florida to GF above bridge (1.12.18) - "Good-Byeee". Certain photographs - captions: 1) Arrival of USA Battleships at Scapa to form 6th BS Grand Fleet, taken from QE "New York" "Texas" "Wyoming" "Florida" "Delaware" 1917; 2) "Admiral Rodman and Staff" L to R: Unknown, Cdr J. Ingram, Cpt Aylmer RN, Rear Admiral Rodman, Cdr Kimnel, Cdr Money RN, Unknown, Unknown; 3) "Adm Rodman receives HM on board USS New York. First time any British King has inspected a US ship"; 4) L to R: Beatty, Rodman, HRH, Admiral Sims, Prince of Wales; 5) "Grand Fleet Boxing. Summer 1918. US men fought under our rules"; 6) "Tap dancing by a real darkie"; 7) "DB (David Beatty) presenting prize to US sailor"; Notes by Boswell for a historian in 1965 "US arrival Scapa - NY, Tex, Ark, Wyo. Hugh Rodman haystacks with Trellis masts, best berth, Flotta why come - cf BPF in 1944/45, 3 cheers and host ships. White rolls and butter with Rodman, c f war ration "Texas" jazz band , 30 Ukeleles". After escorting German high sea fleet to anchorage 21.11.18. The Queen Elizabeth returned - "Red sun setting behind F. Br (Forth Bridge) as we passed 6 BS (USS) with bands playing" "American Squad sailed for home on 1st Dec,
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Admiral Sir T. H. Binney (RNMN) - Lt Cdr HMS Queen Elizabeth 1918. Photograph similar to L. A. K. Boswell's showing Rodman in the same location only standing alone; Photograph showing the King and Rodman just a few steps further on from where Rodwell had taken his; Photograph showing Queen Elizabeth, band on deck, passing an American ship. This photograph is next to the one dated 21.11.18 and would seem to show the scene described by Boswell in his notes "Red sun setting..."; A timetable for the King's visit on 20.11.18 includes the following:- 14.30 His Majesty leaves "Queen Elizabeth", 14.50 His Majesty arrives "New York", 15.20 His Majesty leaves "New York", 15.30 His Majesty arrives "Lion"; Extract from notes in timetable "RAC 6th Battle Squadron is requested to make his own arrangements with regard to the King's visit but it is suggested that captains of ships of the 6th Battle Squadron should be on board to receive His Majesty" (signed) D. Beatty Admiral Commander in Chief.
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Vice Admiral J. S. C. Salter (RNMN) - Midshipman HMS Ramillies 1917-18. Photograph "3 US Battleships, 1st Battleship coming out" and other photographs; Recollections mention US Navy briefly - "The arrival of the United States Naval Squadron of six (I think) battleships at Scapa Flow in November 1917 was a notable event...."
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Capt C. A. G. Nichols (RNMN) - Midshipman HMS New Zealand 1918. Photograph of USS Florida entering Rosyth Harbour with HMS Repulse in the background. "This is probably the first of the US Squadron to join up with our fleet 1917 or 1918. About five ships arrived at intervals of several days". Also captioned on the back "Florida entering Rosyth Harbour for the first time".
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A. W. Thomas (RNMN) - Carpenter aboard HMS Malaya 1916-1919. Photograph of "New York", with no caption or details.
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C. H. Foster-Hall (RNMN) - Copy of the same photograph as Boswell's but this one is labelled "Arrival of the American Battle Squadron at Scapa, December 1917. USS New York leading, followed by Delaware and Wyoming".
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Vice Admiral V. A. Lawford (RNMN) - Paymaster Captain and Naval Advisor to the Foreign Office 1917. Went to USA in April 1917 with Balfour on an official mission, Lawford kept a diary of the period April- June. No opinions expressed on the USA other than the hospitality received, dinner at the White House etc.
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