Paine, Herbert (Oral history)

British seaman and drummer served aboard HMS Good Hope in South America and South Africa, 1905-1907; served aboard HMS Warspite, 1914-1918

REEL 1: Aspect of service as bandsman aboard HMS Good Hope, 1905-1907: joined navy in 1905 age 17 at Eastney Barracks; drafted to HMS Good Hope, 1905; various memories of South Africa; story of playing at governor's house on St Helena; story of playing at bull fight; Montevideo; duties in magazine aboard HMS Warspite, 1914-1918; watch duties; duties in transmitting station; opinion of officers; role as drummer with jazz bands.