Royal Navy Research Archive

Robert Falcus

Mon, 11 Aug 2025 20:01:10 +0100

My father, Robert William Falcus, joined HMS Stalker as an electrician, and most of his service was in the engine room. He rose to the rank of Petty Officer. We have a photo of him in his shore whites, standing on the steps in Singapore, where the Japanese surrender was signed.

Nick Morris

Wed, 25 Jun 2025 15:34:33 +0100

My father Sub Lt JD Morris was staff officer to 809 NAS and served on the ship. March 44 to March 46 where it was decommissioned in Northern Ireland. I inherited his photo album and medals.

Great history on the ship , happy to swop info.

Graham Day

Tue, 22 Dec 2020 19:50:39 +0000

My father Charles Day (aka Sonny) was an able seaman involved

In processing film footage shot by the aircraft on Stalker.

He spoke warmly of the American efficiency and design of the ship

Enjoyed the good food and returned to the UK in 1945 grateful for

Having seen the world. If any other shipmates or descendants have

memories of life aboard the Stalker please get in touch.

Info@grahamday.co.u

Andrew Reid

Sat, 29 Feb 2020 15:17:45 +0000

Such a fascinating history! I actually own a piece of equipment that was on this ship during the war! A massive bandsaw. I am just learning the history of it. It has been in my families business since the ship was sold to a Company in Mobile, Alabama in 1946!! A piece of world history I use in my shop EVERYDAY!! They were truly the greatest generation!

gerald nesbitt

Wed, 02 Oct 2019 22:54:52 +0100

This was my fathers ship He told me it was the 3rd ship into Singapore on the day the Japanesses surrendered God rest his presious soul

Pauline van der Sanden

Sun, 01 Sep 2019 22:19:37 +0100

My father Gerald ( Gerry ) Bertram served on this ship as a gunner . Known as "Scouse". He was aboard this ship from Jan 1943 San Fran to the end of the war where he was deployed to Ceylon before returning to the UK. He has many memories and has spoken often. Also many photographs. There was a photo and information at the Fleet air arm museum re the Stalker , not sure if it is still on display. My father is still alive at 94 but very poorly. He kept in touch with several shipmates and in particular one of the pilots "Jeep" who sadly passed away about 6 years ago now.

T. Martyn Whiteside

Fri, 07 Jun 2019 14:08:52 +0100

My father, Tom Whiteside from Tockwith, Yorkshire (1922 - 86), served on HMS Stalker as an Able Seaman. I have his original uniform and Atlantic and Burma Star medals. I also treasure a copy of the ship's crest he painted on a piece of scrap wood. He never talked about his war experiences aboard other than to say that the actor Jon Pertwee (Of Doctor Who and Worzil Gummidge fame) was his Petty Officer.

Paul Stevenson

Fri, 28 Aug 2015 18:15:17 +0100

My Grandfather served on this ship (he is still alive) I have his Burmah Star and Atlantic medals.