It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of David “Banjo” West, Vice-Chairman of our association’s committee. David passed away on Saturday 4th April 2026 at his home. A proud Islander and veteran of the Royal Navy. “Fair winds and calm seas shipmate, stand down, your watch is done”.

• Sadly Jimmy Green: Brum 1977/78 passed away 11/10/2017, our thoughts are with his family at this sad time.
  “Stand down duty done”
  Fair winds and calm seas shipmate, we will never forget.
• Sadly Jim Wells: Brum C19 1956/58 passed away 22/02/2019, our thoughts are with his family at this sad time.
  “Stand down duty done”
  Fair winds and calm seas shipmate, we will never forget.
• Sadly Kevin “Rhino” Ridsdill, Chairman of HMS Birmingham Association: Brum D86 1982/84 passed away 18/10/2024, our thoughts are with his family at this sad time.
  “Stand down duty done”
  Fair winds and calm seas shipmate, we will never forget.
• Sadly Richard G Little: Brum C19 passed away 10/04/2025, our thoughts are with his family at this sad time.
  “Stand down duty done”
  Fair winds and calm seas shipmate, we will never forget.
• Sadly Kenneth “Paddy” Richardson: Brum D86 1982/84 passed away 08/06/2025, our thoughts are with his family at this sad time.
  “Stand down duty done”
  Fair winds and calm seas shipmate, we will never forget.