Re: T/Lt. Kenneth Edwin Richards, RNVR
Posted by:
phil morgan (---.range81-156.btcentralplus.com)
Found the following on:
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www.mcdoa.org.uk]
RICHARDS Kenneth Edwin Lt RNVR
HM Trawler NEGRO (Minesweeper) FY 717
Minesweeping - MID awarded for courage and skill in many successful minesweeping operations in Mediterranean waters.
Mentioned in Despatches (MID) Gazetted 05 October 1943
Commanded HMS Negro from 29 December 1941 to early 1945
Completed on 3 February 1932.
Taken over by the Admiralty in September or October 1939.
Displacement: 402 tons.
Armament: 1 12pdr AA gun.
Returned to her Owner in February 1945.
Just a little, hope it helps,the other site I mentioned has some contributors who can dig deeper.
Phil