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1. ww2db.com › United-Kingdom › Wales_Milford-HavenMilford Haven in WW2 History | World War II Database

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   ww2dbase. [Milford Haven, Wales | CPC] 24 May 1941. United Kingdom. Cargo ship Matronna was bombed and sunk by German aircraft while in Dale Roads off Milford Haven, Wales, United Kingdom and on passage from Port Talbot, Wales for St. John's with cargo of anthracite. ww2dbase. [Milford Haven, Wales | HM] Timeline Section Founder: Thomas Houlihan.

2. www.bbc.co.uk › history › ww2peopleswarWW2 People's War - The Coastal Sparrows - BBC

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   A4189098. Contributed on: 13 June 2005. The Coastal Sparrows. At the beginning of the Second World War The ROYAL NAVAL PATROL SERVICE was established, with its Headquarters at HMS "Europa" - a ...

3. www.milfordwaterfront.co.uk › discover › our-historyHaven of History - Milford Waterfront

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   Aug 16, 2024 · 790 – 1066. Vikings regularly used the haven as shelter during campaigns around the western and southerly coasts of Britain. In 854, the Viking chieftain Hubba overwintered here with 23 ships and lent his name to the local village of Hubberston. The name Milford is a reminder of this Viking heritage.

4. www.westerntelegraph.co.uk › news › 24614897That Reminds Me memories of World War Two in Milford Haven

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   Sep 29, 2024 · The escapades of "Old Pill Boy," born in 1930, are a perfect example, and here are some of his personal Milford Haven childhood memories of the 2nd World War: "Life was now a different kettle of fish. As children we all had to grow up very quickly.. perhaps the reason why the present day youngster doesn't resemble the youngster of my day.

5. anchorageholidaycottage.com › 2019 › 08Wartime Convoys In The Milford Haven Waterway

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   Aug 31, 2019 · During World War II, the convoy system was introduced immediately. In Milford Haven, the assembly, briefing and despatch of the convoys was the responsibility of the Naval Base at Milford Haven. It was situated in a disused school in St. Peter’s Road, with the main signal post on top of the Bethal tower.

6. ra39-45.co.uk › gun-defended-areas › milford-havenMilford Haven - The Royal Artillery 1939-45

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   Dates. Units. Aug 40. 79 (Hertfordshire Yeomanry) Heavy Anti-Aircraft Regiment. Mar 41. 120 Heavy Anti-Aircraft Regiment. The Milford Haven Gun Defended Area covered the waterway from the estuary to beyond Pembroke Dock. Gun strengths given for 1940/41 & 1944.

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   Why was Milford Haven important during WW2?

   • During the Second World War, Milford Haven was chosen as a base for allied American troops. About 1,000 American personnel were housed in the town during this period. The base here played an important role in the preparations for the D Day landings.

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   What is Milford Haven famous for?

   • Milford Haven is reportedly the finest natural deep water harbour in the country. The town of Milford Haven is still a busy fishing port, and is an important centre for oil and gas processing. The men of Milford who fell during both World Wars are commemorated on the Milford Haven War Memorial, which is located at Hamilton Terrace.

   Milford Haven WW2 War Memorial - WW1.Wales

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   Where is the Milford Haven war memorial located?

   • The men of Milford who fell during both World Wars are commemorated on the Milford Haven War Memorial, which is located at Hamilton Terrace. Due to the sheer number of men from Milford who fell during both wars, I have split the details onto two pages, for WW1 and WW2.

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   What does the port of Milford Haven do?

   • The Port of Milford Haven was established as a statutory entity. To this day, it remains an independent, commercial organisation with responsibility for maintaining and improving navigation, port and harbour services and facilities. The Port of Milford Haven is an active supporter of many local causes.

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   Who founded Milford Haven?

   • Landowner, Sir William Hamilton settled Quaker families from Nantucket and established the town of Milford Haven as a whaling station. The building of one of Milford Haven's oldest buildings 'The Old Customs House' was concluded and can still be seen near the entrance to Milford Waterfront today.

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   Why is Milford Haven a good place to live?

   • The Port of Milford Haven is an active supporter of many local causes. In this year, the Esso Company completed work on an oil refinery near the town. This was followed by similar developments by many other oil and power companies over a 10-year period.

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8. ww1.wales › milford-haven-ww2-war-memorialMilford Haven WW2 War Memorial - WW1.Wales

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   William James Buck, Master at Arms, D/M 10529, Royal Navy. William was the husband of Matilda Lavinia Buck, of Milford Haven. He had served with the Royal Navy through both world wars, but died on 10 December 1946, while still in the service. He was 61 years old, and is buried at Milford Haven Cemetery.