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Able Sea. Edwin Frank Collitt
Royal Navy HMS Ithuriel
from:Stockton-on-Tees
Edwin Collitt served from 1939 to early 1941 on HMS Ark Royal, taking part in the Battle of River Plate and the hunting of the Graf Spee and Bismarck. He then served at HMS Vernon from 20th Sept 1941 until he was recalled on 14th February 1942 and drafted to HMS Ithuriel on 16th February.