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Merchant Navy ww2

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Ann

Ann Report 11 Nov 2010 12:54

Hi can anyone tell me how i can find out my Grandads srevice history.Hi name was Samuel Hughes. He died 19 Oct 1940 on the Ss Assyrian his ship was hit by a torpedo, unfortunately thats all i know about his time in the Merchant navy.
Ann

was plain ann now annielaurie

was plain ann now annielaurie Report 11 Nov 2010 15:12

You should be able to get a copy of his record from here

Southampton City Archive
Southampton
SO14 7LY
Telephone +44(0) 23 8083 2251
Email: [email protected]
Website: Southampton City Archive

or at the National Archives in Kew.

Ann

Ann Report 12 Nov 2010 12:23

thanks for your help
ann