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27th June 2017, 11:54 AM
#11
Re: avila star
My father in law was in a lifeboat for about the same time. He died in the 1950s.
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2nd May 2021, 10:22 AM
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Re: avila star
I have established that my father was on the Avila star when it sailed from Liverpool on 20th April 1942. He obviously survived, but I can find no account of him in the one crew list I fave found. Does anyone know where else I can search?
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2nd May 2021, 05:55 PM
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Re: avila star
1942 Log Book & Crew Agreements at Kew in file BT 381/1993 under her Official No. 149791
"Across the seas where the great waves grow, there are no fields for the poppies to grow, but its a place where Seamen sleep, died for their country, for you and for peace" (Billy McGee 2011)
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3rd May 2021, 02:41 AM
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Re: avila star
#13: Your assistance is always welcomed.
Cheers, Keith.
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