Mark A F DEBNAM (1963- )

Mark Debnam

Personal Details

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Mark appears in this tree as an individual with no links to other family members. This is because Mark's untimely death has left living relatives in generations both above and below him who are excluded from the tree.

As you will see below, Mark joined the Royal Navy at an early age and served on several ships during his career. Perhaps the most famous ship in the list is HMS Hydra and Mark was aboard when she was sent to the South Atlantic as a Hospital ship during the Falkland's War. Mark was deeply affected by his experiences in the Falkland's and would probably be diagnosed with what we would call today "Post Traumatic Stress Disorder" or PTSD. He left the Royal Navy in 1988 and worked closely with the local Cadet Force until his death.

Part of the purpose of this site is to ensure that those that pass before us will continue to be remembered, and in some small way this page is our tribute to a cousin who is still missed.

Other Details

The following information about Mark has been obtained from Forces War Records

First Name: Mark

Initials: M

Surname: Debnam

Rank: Able Seaman (Mine Warfare)

Year Signed Up: 1979

Year Left: 1988

Served on: HMS Abdiel, HMS Chiddingfold, HMS Hydra, HMS Bronington, HMS Falmouth

More about HMS Hydra's service during the Falklands War can be found on Wikipedia