The picture shows a fragment of what was left of HMS Kent's ensign following the battle of the Falklands Dec 8th 1914.   The slip of paper attached to it is in my grandfather's original handwriting.   Harry Colin Fleming was Sgt of marines (gunnery) on the Kent.   There was practically nothing left of the flag, as can be seen in the photograph.

Posted by Mike Flemming

Finally made it !

Hi John and the rest of the group who have posted some interesting photos of HMS Kent and her crew.

Apologies for not following the earlier links to join, always seem to be doing some decorating around the place.

My Greatuncle, R Genee ( served as Gence) was a stoker on HMS Kent from October 1914 until June 1918 by which time he was promoted to Stoker Petty Officer; he then joined the ill fated ship HMS Glatton which blew up in Dover harbour in September 1918 and was one of many of the crew who lost their lives in the explosion.

I have a few old photos which I'll post onto the site, have attached one of a watercolour of HMS Kent sinking the Nurnberg, the picture was given to me by my Mother's elderly cousin who remebered my Greatuncle coming back on his final leave before he was killed.

Topcat

More unknown

HMS Kent ?

Maybe HMS Kent, my Grandad is left hand middle row keys on belt (Wallace Van Assen)

Unknown sailor

My Grandad

My grandad (Wallace Van Assen) is sitting down on the right, I was told the first name of the other sailor is Kayde and the photo was taken in Cape Town.

HMS Kent

Hi All
Found some old photos and a log written by my Grandad on HMS Kent hope they are of interest. picture of sailor name unknown
Cheers Keith

The Daily Colonist, Victoria BC - Sunday June 6 1915