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    hello everyone...
    I've just recently registered with this site. I'm researching my father, John James Gormanly (deceased since 2011), who served during WWII, and beyond then.
    He was born in 1920 in Ireland. I have an identity card issued by Captain of Port (New York) in September 1944, which describes his citizenship as British. It has a serial number, but I don't understand its relevance (or irrelevance). The sponsor ship was Furness Withy.
    Scant information, I know. But I would truly welcome any tips on where to begin the research to locate his records.
    Thanks! Louise

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    Any information at all that you can add, however small will help us assist you.

    The serial number may be the largest clue.

    Just an hello for now, hope to hear more from you.

    The team will assist as much as possible.

    Regards,

    Keith.

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    Thanks for responding, Keith.
    The serial number is 031 1611303

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    That was quick, hopefully may help.

    I am just looking at family search, a free site - just needs registration e.mail and password.

    Possibly will be of interest to you.

    https://www.familysearch.org/search/...r%3A1919-1921~

    K.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Louise Gormanly View Post
    Thanks for responding, Keith.
    The serial number is 031 1611303


    May take some time and require any other information for best help.

    Irish Mariners site result:

    Your search found 0 records.
    You may also want to consider searching for the following similar surnames which are on the database: Grimley Gormly Gormley

    Hence asking if the full name is correct.

    Early days but, will help as much as possible.

    K.

    Search the database Irish Mariners

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    Have also looked at a few sites I use and as yet no name of that comes up? Rather strange ,so I am just wondering although it may have state that he was British,is there a possibility that he served in the USA Mercantile Marine ??

    Will however keep looking!
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    Unlike others the Irish archives are free,
    but still need to build up more info to progress on this.

    RE: the reference number ring any bells ?

    In the main Louise, please do not be put off,
    we start at square one and will work together with you
    to try and solve all.

    Keith.


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    Thanks for your response, Vernon.
    Not sure why he was registered as British as he was born in Ireland. He went to UK in 1916-1917 to work. Not sure the circumstances of his registering or why it would say British (was that normal or abnormal during war time for non-British marines)?
    But, yes, definitely he served in UK merchant navy and not US.

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    Ireland gained its independence from British Rule in 1922, so he would still be classed as British until then.

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    Please I am now confused! Sorry

    He was born in 1920 in Ireland
    He went to UK in 1916-1917 to work/??



    Dates seem to be wonky?
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