My father according to his memoirs had his nationality changed but further details are elusive no mention in his discharge book. This would not be an isolated but interesting case. Presumably a year's pension earned?
Robert Richard Atkinson born 18th October 1914 Govan, Glasgow.
Discharge book R149580 issued 4th June 1937 West Hartlepool.
Chief Engineer Steamships 28th July 1941
Chief Engineer Motorships 26th June 1944
Back to West Hartlepool and transferred to Newcastle Pool.
Interview early July and appointed Second Engineer effective 6th June 1944 of Yamaska Park still being built Sorel near Montreal. The Canadians were trying to establish a Merchant Fleet that they were building, but they had no Officers to handle the ships, although there were sufficient volunteers for the crews, but most of them were raw and unskilled, so that as well as supervising we were also instructing. Relinquished British Identity Card and given Canadian citizenship papers early July probably 7th July.
Joined sister ship Rosedale Park as a supernumerary for the voyage on ship’s articles for the trip and signed on for a shilling a day. Sailed Sunderland 12th July Arrived Montreal 30th July 1944. From NA BT-389-25-94 Shipping Movement Record Cards.
Yamaska Park Launched 31/7/44, signed on Articles effective 7th July 1944 Montreal as Second Engineer finally signing off 3rd September 1945 London.
I then resigned from seafaring, resumed my British Citizenship, and went back to my shore employment. British Identity Card issued FEA 1755924 23rd February 1945.