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15th March 2023, 01:16 PM
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Jeffrey Hawkes
Hello all,
My dad Jeffrey 'Jeff' Hawkes was at the sea training school May 1971 and officially issued entry to the merchant navy on 30th July 1971 as a Cat Boy, in the catering section. He was posted onto the Albright Pioneer and left the merchant navy in the middle of 1972. I wonder if any of you knew dad? He recently sadly passed away suddenly and I am writing his eulogy so if you did know dad it would be great to hear from you. I forgot to say, his discharge book number is R902083. Thank you. Vickie
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Last edited by Victoria Farnden; 15th March 2023 at 01:20 PM.
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15th March 2023, 01:22 PM
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Re: Sea Training school Gravesend
My Condolences Vickie on your Fathers passing. May He Rest In Peace.
Hopefully the moderator this aft, will move your request to the ''Condolence'' thread for you where it can be viewed by all members.
Last edited by Marian Gray; 15th March 2023 at 01:29 PM.
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15th March 2023, 07:36 PM
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Re: Sea Training school Gravesend
Thank you Marian, that's very much appreciated.
Best wishes.
Vickie
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15th March 2023, 09:29 PM
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Re: Sea Training school Gravesend
Hello Victoria
My Condolences as well for the sad loss! Stay strong and hope that others in the Family will rally together to stand Tall. May he have clam winds to fill his sails that may take him to the places he loved.
Rest in Peace!
Sincerely
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16th March 2023, 12:59 AM
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Re: Jeffrey Hawkes
Sorry for your loss Victoria, may he find calm winds and smooth sailing.
Was he in the Vindi or Gravesend sea school, if in the Vindicatrix there could be a group picture in their website.
Des
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21st March 2023, 03:02 PM
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Re: Jeffrey Hawkes
Hi Des, I'm pretty sure he was in the Gravesend School if I rememeber rightly. He entered the training school on 24th May 1971 of that helps?
Thank you 
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