Horace Charles Aisthorpe, RNR
| Born | 5 Oct 1909 | ||
| Died | 28 Oct 1971 | (62) |
| Ranks
Retired: 1 Jul 1950 Decorations |
Warship Commands listed for Horace Charles Aisthorpe, RNR
| Ship | Rank | Type | From | To |
| HMS Northern Pride (FY 105) | Skr. | ASW Trawler | 27 Sep 1939 | 1 Jan 1940 |
| HMS Wistaria (T 113) | Skr. | MS Trawler | 19 Jan 1940 | 5 Mar 1940 |
| HMS Pentland Firth (FY 108) | Skr. | ASW Trawler | 29 Apr 1940 | Jul 1941 (1) |
| HMS Northern Gem (FY 194) | Skr. | ASW Trawler | Dec 1942 | 14 Apr 1943 (1) |
| HMS Leeds United (FY 196) | Skr. | ASW Trawler | 7 Jul 1943 | Late 1943 (1) |
| HMS Lady Beryl (FY 100) | Skr. | ASW Trawler | 19 Dec 1943 | (1) |
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Events related to this officer
ASW Trawler HMS Northern Gem (FY 194)
31 Dec 1942
As part of the escort of convoy JW51B bound to Murmansk, Northern Gem was involved in the action when the convoy was attacked by the German heavy cruiser Hipper in the Barents Sea. She picked up the survivors of the sinking destroyer Achates, five officers (including First Lieutenant P. Jones) and seventy-six ratings. Later on one of the officers died from the wounds sustained. (2)
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