Wilfred Jackson GRAHAM

I served with him on a number of occasions during my 38 year RN/RNR career, but the dit I most fondly recall was after I left full-time service and became a broadcaster and interviewed him as Director of the RNLI. He looked at me over his half-rim glasses and asked me if we had met before? Quick as a flash, I replied 'Yes Sir, I beat you at golf in Gothenberg!'. He threw his head back and roared with laughter. He was one of the best.

Worked for you back in 77 doing my shore time. It was one of the best times I had in the RN . A true gentleman who looked after his lads. Still missed after all this time. Fair winds and calm seas
Rattler

A truly good man who served Queen and Country his great distinction. I would like to say a simple thank you to him he is why I was so proud to be an English man. May he forever rest in eternal in Heavenly Peace.

Had the pleasure of meeting him in 1982 as a young US Coast Guardsman. He was in charge of the RNLI at the time, posted in Portsmouth. A consummate gentleman. Impressed to this day. Bill Kavanaugh, SN, USCG

A life dedicated to the duty of serving Queen and Country. May he rest in eternal peace.

A great commanding officer. I served in Ark Royal at the same time as Captain Graham and he had enormous respect from the ships company, he dserved every bit!! He was a friendly man but
we all knew who the Captain was when the chips were down.
It was a pleasure to serve under him and although I served with a few different senior officers none of them matched Captain Graham, unfortunately I never met him as Rear Admiral

I wrote the advertising for the RNLI for over 3 years when Rear Admiral Graham was in charge of the charity. Wonderful man to write for. Having appointed me to the task he left me to it, no fiddling, querying or wanting to interfere. And all done with great humour and personal charm. Great bloke.

Rest in Peace Big Wilf .respects to you from members the Crew of The Ark Royal who attended your memorial service

A great Captain, the epitome of an Officer and a Gentleman. HMS Scarborough '73 & HMS Ark Royal '76

Sir you were a fair and good man our boss on the Ark, always had time for a word with the lads!
Respect is earned and you had plenty.
Rest In Peace.

You were our Captain onboard The Ark, but you were fondly known as Big Wilf' the buff of Little Wilf's' wisecracks on Ark TV.

Rest in Peace Sir

Fair Winds and Following Seas

So sorry to learn of his passing. Worked for him at RNLI. A true gentleman, that I really respected.

Best CO I served with in my 43 years service. God bless you Sir. Photo taken at Ark Royal Communicators Reunion London 2010 when Big Wilf was our very special guest if honour.

So sad to read that Wilf has passed away. My sincere condolences. In '75 Ark Royal was my first ship and it turned out to be the happiest 4 years I served. The painting which my parents had commissioned in '90 has proudly hung in my home ever since as the 'old lady' was my favourite. God bless you sir, rest in peace!

Godbless you Sir. Served with you on Ark Royal 76-78 rest in peace!!