Pictures from the collection of Able Seaman Cyril Moore

Cyril was one of those killed in action 18th November 1942. Cyril had hoped to make a career in the Navy, as you can see from the photos he was very young.

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Passing out parade at Chatham (HMS Pembroke) circa 1940, Cyril is 2nd from left in the front row.

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The young Cyril Moore during a spot of shore leave in Egypt I'd say.

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Shipmates at sea

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More shipmates at sea, Cyril is 2nd from the left on the back row.

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Smoke from a burning ship, I think this was taken during Operation Vigorous.