THERE is only one last living survivor from the sinkings of the HMS Prince of Wales and HMS Repulse warships in 1941 – that is, 105-year-old Jim Wren.
Thus, it has become more crucial than ever that the memories of the two ships and those who lost their lives on them are properly preserved and honoured, says retired British Army officer Major General Patrick Cordingley, who is on the board of trustees of the UK-based Maritime Archaeology Sea Trust (MAST).
