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14th January 2021, 10:58 AM
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Brother's record
Can't seem to crack the CR Nos - like to trace my Brother's Merchant Navy record - John Hiram Stanley Hughes born June 8 1929 sailed with Royal Mail lines 50's/60's particularly on the 'Pampas'. Anyone provide direction please. Thanks. Bob
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14th January 2021, 11:06 AM
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Re: Brother's record
Could you give an indication of the place of birth please.
Keith.
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14th January 2021, 09:36 PM
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Re: Brother's record
His SeamanS pouch will be here, however for a full Service Record you will need his CRS10.
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R573914 HUGHES J H 08/06/1929 DAGENHAM | The National Archives
Reference: |
BT 372/1561/109 |
Description: |
R573914 HUGHES J H 08/06/1929 DAGENHAM |
Date: |
1913-1972 |
Held by: |
The National Archives, Kew |
Former reference in its original department: |
R573914 |
His CRS10 which will hold all his Sea Service Ships etc would be best .
Hughes John Barrie to Hughes Reginald Sylvester | The National Archives
Reference: |
BT 382/2484 |
Description: |
Hughes John Barrie to Hughes Reginald Sylvester |
Date: |
1941 Jan 01 - 1972 Dec 31 |
Held by: |
The National Archives, Kew |
Former reference in its original department: |
462 |
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15th January 2021, 09:36 AM
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Re: Brother's record
To : Keith and Doc. Very many thanks for your kind help. Much appreciated. Bob
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15th January 2021, 12:10 PM
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Originally Posted by
Keith at Tregenna
Could you give an indication of the place of birth please.
Keith.
John Hiram Stanley Hughes
England, Essex Parish Registers, 1538-1997
Name:
John Hiram Stanley Hughes
Event Type:
Christening
Event Date:
31 Jul 1929
Event Place:
Essex, England, United Kingdom
Birth Date:
1929
Father's Name:
Frank Elias Hughes
Mother's Name:
Olive Frances Hughes
And Doc has: DAGENHAM
My earlier search found no MN records but, will look at all again now.
Keith.
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