Williams, Derek Millward
Gateway School 1933-37. Son of George and Lillian Williams. The British steam merchant vessel Manistee of Elders and Fyffes Ltd. was requisitioned by the Admiralty in 1940, and became the armed Ocean Boarding Vessel HMS Manistee (F104), armed with two 6in, one 12pdr and one AA guns. Midshipman Williams was on board HMS Manistee escorting […]